Ironmaster (1983) | Merits of Sin | Region-Free (DVD)

Title: Ironmaster (1983)

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Plot Synopsis:

When a fierce caveman named Vood discovers the secret of forging iron, he uses his newfound weaponry to dominate neighboring tribes with violence and terror. Standing against him is Ela, a peaceful warrior who strives to unite the clans and restore harmony before Vood’s tyranny engulfs the ancient world in chaos.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Umberto Lenzi

• Writers: Umberto Lenzi, José Truchado, Robert Reale

• Cast:

  • Sam Pasco as Vood

  • Elvire Audray as Isa

  • George Eastman as Ela

  • Pamela Prati as Lith

  • William Berger as Mogo

IMDb Link:

Ironmaster (1983) 

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Kenjac – ★★★☆☆
   “Ironmaster is a fun and cheesy prehistoric action flick with some surprisingly good makeup effects and a charmingly low-budget atmosphere.”

2. Justine Smith – ★★★☆☆
   “Not historically accurate in the slightest, but it’s hard not to get swept up in the sword-wielding madness and primal drama.”

3. Logan Kenny – ★★★☆☆
   “Campy and full of spirit, it’s exactly the kind of movie you watch late at night with a group of friends and some drinks.”

4. Xanadon’t – ★★★☆☆
   “The production is much more ambitious than you might expect, and while it gets silly, there’s a real love for the genre on display.”

5. Graham Williamson – ★★★☆☆
   “A proto-conan romp that’s more endearing than thrilling, but its earnestness makes it worth the watch.”

Meta Description:

An action-packed prehistoric adventure directed by Umberto Lenzi, Ironmaster (1983) delivers thrilling battles, primitive warfare, and a fierce clash for control in the early days of human civilization.