This is a cheap ass low budget movie with some good actors
FYI...
this film is the first of a Trilogy
Viy Collection TMDB Link:
https://www.themoviedb.org/collection/428046?language=en-US
the First is called
"Forbidden Kingdom"
1st installments Trakt Link:
https://trakt.tv/movies/forbidden-empire-2014
This movie may also be found under the titles, "Forbidden Empire," and, "Viy,"
the Second, is called
"Journey to China: The Mystery of Iron Mask",
AKA,
"Journey to China: The Mystery of Dragon Seal",
2nd installments Trakt Link:
https://trakt.tv/movies/journey-to-china-the-mystery-of-iron-mask-2019
and,
the Third,
is still in production, and, is to be called
"The Journey to India"
3rd installments Trakt Link:
https://trakt.tv/movies/the-journey-to-india
If you're unable to find this title to rent or buy, besides the title, "Forbidden Kingdom," shown here, this movie may also be found under the titles, "Forbidden Empire," and, "Viy," though the latter title will most likely be in Russian. Enjoy!
Mix a Hammer horror with a little bit of Terry Gilliam and you get this film. Despite the English dubbing its not a bad fantasy, with decent special effects and an atmospheric setting.
Shout by Tim KretschmannBlockedParent2023-01-08T02:46:20Z
Very weird and over the top, but still sort of fun. Beautiful to watch in 4K. Dubbing seems off sometimes, but it sure isn't the worst dubbing job I've seen. I prefer the sequel to this one, but it establishes the weirdness here.