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Dir: Lucio Fulci | Italy/Spain | 92 mins | Cert. 18

Italy’s infamous ‘Poet of the Macabre’ directs this visually stunning swords and sorcery adventure - presented in a new 4K restoration!

Although best known for his Italian horror and giallo films including Zombi 2 (1979) and the Gates of Hell trilogy (1980-81), Lucio Fulci did dip his toes into other genres.

In this instance, seeking to capitalise on the success of John Milius’ Conan The Barbarian and Jean-Jacques Annaud’s Quest for Fire, Fulci was approached by writer-producer Gianni Di Clemente who wanted him to helm an epic fantasy co-production between Italy, Spain and Mexico that would shoot in Sardinia.

Although not overly enamoured with the script, Fulci was determined to impose his own vision onto the film (namely his signature high levels of graphic violence) which led to a falling out between him and Clemente.

As a result, Conquest transports viewers into the visually unique dreamlike world of Cronos, populated by brutal tribes and ruled by a demon sorceress called Ocron. The only thing that can stop her? Two nomadic warriors, who'll have to battle through her packs of werewolf-men in order to destroy her!

It is clear that Fulci was determined to hijack the sub-Conan script and twist it to his own unique tastes with numerous technical and visual flourishes. Coupled with music by Goblin’s Claudio Simonetti (Deep Red) and Mexican screen legend Jorge Rivero (Fist Fighter) front and centre and you have a uniquely gory addition to the swords and sorcery genre!

The film will be preceded by a special presentation from author and YouTuber Rob Hill aka The Bad Movie Bible, for a special Borrowing Blockbusters LIVE! as he explores the weird and wonderful world of Barbarian films that sprung up in the wake of Conan The Barbarian (1982).

There will be a 15 minute intermission between the presentation and the film.

Conquest will be screened in its original Italian language with English subtitles.