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Fantasy Films

Fantasy Films, unlike science fiction films that base their content upon some degree of scientific truth, take the audience to netherworld, fairty-tale places where events are unlikely to occur in real life. In mythological or legendary times, they transcend the bounds of human possibility and physical laws. Fantasy films are often in the context of the imagination, dreams, or hallucinations of a character or within the projected vision of the storyteller. Fantasy films often have an element of magic, myth, wonder, escapism, and the extraordinary. They may appeal to both children and adults, depending upon the particular film. Below is a collection of films where imagination has no bounds. Where entire worlds have been created and populated with mythical creatures, magical quests and larger than life heroes and villains.

The Beastmaster (1982)

6.2/10
Director: Don Coscarelli
Starring: Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn, John Amos

Made at the height of the 1980's sword and sandal craze and hot on the heels of Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Conan The Barbarian" came "The Beastmaster",... Read more

The Dark Crystal (1982)

7.2/10
Director: Frank Oz, Jim Henson
Starring: Skeksis, Gelflings, Podlings, Mystics

A visually enchanting fantasy/adventure, in the tradition of Tolkien, from Muppet masters Jim Henson and Frank Oz and featuring an all-puppet cast. Je... Read more

Raiders of the Lost Ark (Blu-Ray) (1981)

8.5/10
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Denholm Elliott, Harrison Ford, John Rhys-Davies, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Ron...

Dr. Indiana Jones, a renowned archeologist, and expert in the occult is hired by the U.S. Government to find the ark of the covenant, which is believe... Read more

Grendel Grendel Grendel (1981)

7/10
Director: Alexander Stitt
Starring: Peter Ustinov, Arthur Dignam

'Grendel, Grendel, Grendel' is an animated re-telling of the epic poem 'Beowulf', told from the perspective of the great monster, Grendel (Peter Ustin... Read more

The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981)

5.4/10
Director: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Charles Grodin, Henry Gibson, Lily Tomlin, Ned Beatty

The loveable and laughable Lily Tomlin stars in this high-spirited sci-fi comedy satire. Exposed to a bizarre mix of household chemicals, ordinary hou... Read more

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

8.5/10
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Karen Allen, Harrison Ford, John Rhys-Davies, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacey, Denhol...

Aka "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark". Harrison Ford is an adventure-seeking archeologist after rare and well-guarded ancient artifacts.... Read more

Quest For Fire (1981)

7.4/10
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Starring: Everett McGill, Rae Dawn Chong, Ron Perlman

An enthralling supposition of the evolution of mankind, skillfully and imaginatively crafted by director Jean-Jacques Annaud. Special Languages create... Read more

Dragonslayer (1981)

6.7/10
Director: Matthew Robbins
Starring: Ralph Richardson, Peter MacNicol

Back in the days when everyone believed in magic, a horrifying fire-breathing dragon terrorized the sixth-century British countryside. The only hope f... Read more

Tarzan the Ape Man (1981)

3.3/10
Director: John Derek
Starring: Bo Derek, Richard Harris, John Phillip Law, Miles O'Keeffe

Experience the Tarzan story from Jane's point of view as Tarzan defends her against a beachcombing King of the Beasts, untangles her from a python's s... Read more

Clash of the Titans (1981)

6.9/10
Director: Desmond Davis
Starring: Burgess Meredith, Claire Bloom, Flora Robson, Harry Hamlin, Judi Bowker, Laurenc...

Dazzling Ray Harryhausen creatures highlight this spectacular adventure epic based on the Greek myth of the hero Perseus. Harry Hamlin stars as Perseu... Read more