Hawk the Slayer

Hawk the Slayer (1981)

  • 54% of users liked it
    (3,615 ratings)

Hawk the Slayer will appeal most to undiscriminating fans of the sword-and-sorcery genre. The title character, played by John Terry, is on a lifelong quest for "The Power", an enchanted flying sword. Alas, Hawk's evil brother Voltan (Jack Palance) likewise covets The Power. A plethora… More

PG,
Directed By
Written By
Terry Marcel, Harry Robertson
Genres
Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy
In Theaters
Aug 27, 1981 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Widgett Walls, Needcoffee.com

    Oh, baby. It is so bad, it circumnavigates the scale and comes back to good again.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • AJ V


    Although the ending is horrible, this movie has a bunch of enjoyable moments. For example the disco style music when they're riding through the forest, which made me feel like dancing. Seriously, this movie is predictable and just like every other fantasy adventure movie. But… More

  • Stephen M


    An excruciatingly bad fantasy film with: a woefully wooden hero who looks like Chris de Burgh, a dwarf who looks like Peter Sutcliffe, and a supporting cast of British sitcom stalwarts and/or respected old thesps, trying not to look too embarrassed. The movie is so cheap there are… More

  • Ken S


    I can't even describe how goo/bad this movie is...thank you Spaced for opening my eyes to this piece of cinematic rubbish...oh Jack Palance how low have you sunk?

  • Lafe F


    Great Low-Budget British Sword & Sorcery movie made during the early 80's Dungeons & Dragon's craze. There's barely any monsters and minimal special effects, but it's a fun ride. Check it out to hear the techno-Zamfir flute music.

  • Barry L


    I know they knocked this but as a kid I dont think you can do better.

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