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The Dungeonmaster [VHS]

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This is an ageless movie that gets better with every viewing. There are so many computer and gamer geeks in the world that I wonder why more movies are not made like this. Sure Mr. Geek can own the universe after he defeats the next Doom game, but how would he fair if the events were real? That is what this movie answers.

Much like Hercules, our hero must complete seven tasks in order to save the fair maiden in distress. What does he face? Dangers that a little geek would probably hide under his covers from.

Of course this movie is famous for the cameo by one of the world's greatest heavy metal bands, W.A.S.P. This is back when Tony Richards was still the drummer, so you know it was early in W.A.S.P.'s career. They perform the song 'Tormentor' from their debut self-titled album. Can the nerd defeat the evil Blackie and move on to his next quest? You gotta see the flick dude.

The guy on the cover looks a lot like the lead singer from the worlds greatest metal band, W.A.S.P. That's because it's him!! That's right, Blackie Lawless and the rest of W.A.S.P. make a cameo appearance as Satan's rock band. Sort of the official "house band" of Hades!! Cool Stuff / Corny Movie!! GREAT!!

Since I was a little kid I remember seeing this VHS cover so many times in various video stores. I continued to see it for years and years until VHS vanished from the face of the earth. I never took the plunge because even as a child I knew the movie wouldn't live up to the cool cover. And after eventually watching it, I was right, it doesn't! But this is a common tale with those cool old VHS coverboxes. Conquest, anyone? Deathstalker? But be that as it may, these films still had their own brand of entertainment value.
This is one of the earliest, if not the first film from Empire Pictures. This is to say that since it's brainchild of Charles Band, it's more or less a Full Moon picture before Full Moon existed. Though I must admit, I like Empire's films more than Full Moon's. Though they are el cheapo, for some reason they don't look as cheap as the more recent Full Moon films.
In Dungeonmaster, we have a nerdy computer guy who is chosen by Satan/A Wizard/Bull from Night Court, to complete seven challenges in order to save his and his girlfriend's souls(though Bull is interested in a tad more than just his girlfriend's soul). So, armed with a snazzy outfit and laser bracelet, which allows our hero to communicate with his computer(there is some unexplained claptrap about our hero having had his brainwaves linked to his computer's during some kind of experiment, which is why Bull/Satan chose him to begin with) he battles giants, monsters, W.A.S.P, and an assortment of puppets that will make appearances in later Empire productions like Troll.
It's kind of like Empire's version of Four Rooms, with a different director writing and directing each segment. Many are names from the Full Moon stable, like Ted Nicholau and David Allen. If you're into this stuff, you'll know exactly what to expect. Just watch the trailer and you'll know.
It's cheap, schlocky, stupid fun. And I'll take a film like this any day over Eragon or Harry Potter.

I love this movie! I never gave sci-fi much of a chance. I liked the stargate movie when I saw it but (keep in mind) I don't see what the big deal is with the Matrix. Having said that, I think this movie is awesome and if you're looking for an escape from reality this movie will do it.

At first when we came across Dungeonmaster we were under this impression that it was an early Full Moon movie. However once the opening credits began to roll we found out it was only directed by Charles Band most likely before he even started his Full Moon features. We were a little hesitant now knowing this, but were brought to pure peace when our main character Paul showed up on the screen. This guy is the ultimate nerd computer programmer that has to be in the Rodgers family tree. Sporting the original Santa specs from 1993 this guy proved to the world he's the real deal in the acting department.

Dungeonmaster kicks off with Paul at work while he's getting all into his programming like Sid get's into writing a review. After work he slaps on some of the shortest shorts we've ever seen and starts jogging home, trying to convince us that he's more of a jock then a super nerd. But Sid says NO DEAL! Long story short his main ambition in life is this machine he's working on that is somewhat of a personal consultant. His girlfriend, yeah somehow he has a girlfriend, can't stand it and gives him a real talking to. Out of nowhere they both get transported to some alternate universe Bull from Night Court Dwells. He's a wizard that forces Paul and his machine to do all types of B survival missions to earn his way back home. Despite the fact that his machine is nothing more then an ace bandage with some buttons on it, he summons the strength to defeat the wizard and gets back home just in time for CSPAN's primetime programming.

For any typical sane person that enjoys a good film, this one is the exact opposite of something you would ever want to see. The only way to enjoy this is through a love for extreme B with horrific acting and even worse special effects. As far as B goes this film ranking really high on the laugh meter by tossing in some midgets. Anytime you toss in a few elves, Sid can't help but throw you an extra star. To seal the deal is when Paul asked if the wizard was going to "finish him off" forcing us to go a full 5 can of wich just on principle alone. Our only question was how did MST3K not get their hands on this beauty? See yet another example of why MST3K should be brought back. There is so much untouched B just waiting to be made fun of!

This is the type of movie few people will like enough to own. For its time (1985), it has great special effects, and the plot at the very least is inventive. A computer geek goes through a 'vortex', and has to save his girlfriend from the enemy. The enemy makes him go through about six different situations, and the nerd has to think his way out of it (with the help of his computer, of course).

This movie is not to be taken seriously in any way, shape or form. Serious film seekers stay away at ALL costs!! This film is a time- killer, plain and simple. A rainy day, nothing better to do kind of movie. In that context, this is a four star movie.

This is the type of movie you watch just for the expierence of watching it. I forewarn you; at times the dialouge is total cheese, but if you like (a) science fiction or (b) to watch strange films about 10 people have seen before (or a mix of both) either rent it or watch it on t.v. Who knows, you may be one of the few who wants to own it!

Dont let anyone fool you, this movie is bad. I took my then gf to see it when it opened all happy to see a movie with Blackie in it We were both fans We walked out I am sorry to say this movie will not bring back anything and on top of that it is really short 70 minutes or so. I think that is what upset me the most Even Blackie couldnt make this movie better. It is a shame too If you want to see him in a decent movie watch Decline of the Western Civilization 2......

A computer geek and his girlfriend get zapped into a dark underworld. She gets chained up by this evil sorcerer guy who compels the nerd to face seven different challenges in order to procure her freedom. The "challenges," each of which are directed by a different person, are little more than just scanty encounters with monsters, giants, bands(!), and explosives, each setting in caves, concert halls, or pyramids. Predictably, the nerd conquers all of them by way of his cheesy zapper watch. At the end of it, the nerd fights the sorcerer, and the victor of it all shouldn't be so surprising. That sums up THE DUNGEONMASTER, a truly heinous turkey with everything which defines a major stinker: hideous acting and even worse dialogue, zero direction, cheap sets, and lame plotting. The best part is that it's short, at 79 minutes long. Even as a generally tolerant fan of movies some would find unwatchable, THE DUNGEONMASTER proved to be not only a waste, but a totally uninteresting and immanently forgettable one. MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 fans, beware: of all films, this has to be the absolute worst. If you dare to sit through this movie (and I challenge you to), expect to be disgusted through every minute. It's really that awful.

This movie is more like Judgement Day. Our hero is challenging Mesthema who is The Devil. He'll need a lot more than brute force to defeat him- he'll need God's help if he prays for it! We will all experience Judgement Day at the seat of Jesus Christ and no one can escape it! Let's hope that the Lord will grant us mercy because we will need it! Believe in Jesus Christ and be saved! He is the way, the truth and the life! Noone can see the Father but only through Jesus Christ!