The Beastmaster
dir. Don Coscarelli · 1982
Plot
Dar, the son of a king, is hunted by a priest after his birth, but his new adoptive father rescues him from a cult ritual and taken to be raised in a humble village, where he learns that he has the ability to communicate with animals. Years later when he's all grown up, the priest's followers murder his adoptive father and other villagers, and Dar begins his quest for revenge, befriending several animals along the way.
Why watch
A young man named Dar discovers his unique ability to communicate with animals after being raised in a humble village, far from the dark cult that sought his life at birth. As he embarks on a quest for revenge against the priest who murdered his adoptive father, viewers are swept into a vibrant world filled with mystical creatures and epic battles. The film combines adventure and fantasy, inviting audiences to experience a thrilling journey of self-discovery and justice.