Synopsis
A lone warrior nicknamed Deathstalker is sent by a witch on a quest to find a sword, a chalice, and an amulet, two of which are held by the wicked king and sorcerer, Munkar.
Scores
Overall Score
41.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
34.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
53.9%
Review Aggregate
34.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 1 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize action-packed, stylized, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
action-packedstylizedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Hill | 1983 | $30,000 | $94,000 | (est) |
| Barbi Benton | 1983 | $18,000 | $58,000 | (est) |
| Richard Brooker | 1983 | $14,000 | $43,000 | (est) |
| Lana Clarkson | 1983 | $11,000 | $36,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count1
Rotten Tomatoes audience score26.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating4.6
IMDb votes7,319
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1983 | $11,919,250 | $37,540,852 |
| International | 1983 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1983 | $11,919,250 | $37,540,852 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1983 | $5,959,625 | $18,770,426 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1983 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1983 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1983 | $5,681,000 | $17,892,869 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1983 | $3,926,000 | $12,365,324 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1983 | $2,860,620 | $9,009,804 |
| Total Revenues | 1983 | $18,427,245 | $58,038,423 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1983 | $457,000 | $1,439,367 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1983 | $411,000 (est) | $1,294,485 (est) |
| Participations | 1983 | $737,000 | $2,321,254 |
| Residuals ? | 1983 | $839,000 | $2,642,513 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1983 | $91,400 | $287,873 |
| Total Expenses | 1983 | $2,535,400 | $7,985,492 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1983 | $15,891,845 | $50,052,931 |
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