Conquest is a Film About the Weirdest D&D Game Ever

Summary

In this episode of Sick Flicks, Mike Bracken, aka the Horror Geek, reviews Lucio Fulci's 1983 sword and sorcery film, 'Conquest.' Bracken humorously critiques the movie's chaotic plot, shoddy effects, and bizarre elements, likening it to a mix of 'Conan,' 'Clash of the Titans,' and 'Star Wars.' Despite its flaws, 'Conquest' is praised for its outrageousness and gory scenes, earning a three barf bag rating. Bracken's entertaining commentary highlights the film's cult appeal and Fulci's unique style, making it a must-watch for fans of outrageous cinema.

Takeaways

• 🎮 The video script is a humorous review of 'Conquest', a 1983 film directed by Lucio Fulci, known for his horror movies.
• 🔥 'Conquest' is described as an unusual departure for Fulci, blending elements of 'Conan', 'Clash of the Titans', and 'Star Wars', but not as good as any of those.
• 🤣 The reviewer, Mike Bracken, uses humor and sarcasm to highlight the film's absurdity and poor production quality.
• 🎭 The film features a mix of topless women, cheap special effects, and frequent use of the 'Full Gi zoom', a signature shot by Lucio Fulci.
• 🏆 Despite its flaws, the movie is said to have a 'gleeful insanity' that makes it entertaining for devoted Fulci fans.
• 🎬 The script mentions several scenes with odd and nonsensical elements, such as a topless C-3PO lookalike and a 'running of the sasquatches'.
• 🎲 The review points out the film's lack of continuity and coherence, with characters and plot points appearing and disappearing without explanation.
• 💔 The emotional impact of the film is questioned, with the reviewer suggesting that the characters' relationships and actions are not convincing.
• 👻 The script includes several references to Fulci's horror roots and the contrast with the fantasy setting of 'Conquest'.
• 🏆 The review concludes with 'Conquest' receiving a 'three barf bag rating' for its gore, which is considered decent but not up to Fulci's horror standards.
• 📽️ The video is sponsored by patrons and encourages viewers to support the reviewer on Patreon for more content.

Q & A

What is the title of the movie discussed in the video script?

The movie discussed in the video script is 'Conquest'.

Who is the director of 'Conquest'?

The director of 'Conquest' is Lucio Fulci, often misspelled as 'Lucio Fulgie' or 'Fulgi' in the script.

What year was 'Conquest' released?

'Conquest' was released in 1983.

What genre does 'Conquest' belong to, according to the script?

According to the script, 'Conquest' is a sword and sorcery flick, which is a departure from Lucio Fulci's usual horror genre.

What are some of the elements that the script suggests 'Conquest' borrows from other films?

The script suggests that 'Conquest' borrows elements from 'Conan', 'Clash of the Titans', and 'Star Wars'.

What is the general tone of the video script towards 'Conquest'?

The general tone of the video script towards 'Conquest' is humorous and critical, highlighting the movie's absurdity and low-quality effects.

What are some of the humorous observations made by the script's narrator about 'Conquest'?

Some humorous observations include the poor quality of the film's special effects, the nonsensical plot, and the frequent use of backlighting and 'Full Gi zooms'.

What is the role of George Rivera in 'Conquest'?

George Rivera plays a character in 'Conquest' who uses bone nunchucks and is involved in several combat scenes.

What is the significance of the 'barf bag rating' mentioned in the script?

The 'barf bag rating' is a humorous metric used by the narrator to rate the gore level in Lucio Fulci's movies, with 'Conquest' receiving a three barf bag rating.

What is the final rating given to 'Conquest' in terms of gore and why?

The final rating given to 'Conquest' in terms of gore is three barf bags, indicating that while it has some gore, it does not meet the high standards of Fulci's classic horror output.

Who is the narrator of the video script and what is his online persona?

The narrator of the video script is Mike Bracken, who adopts the persona of 'the Horror Geek'.