Review of Dragonslayer (1981) by Kyle F — 19 Sep 2007

One of the first fantasy movies I remember seeing and incidentally hooked me on dragons and fantasy.

This review of Dragonslayer (1981) was written by Kyle F on 19 Sep 2007.

Dragonslayer has generally received positive reviews.

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By Scott C (2,765) on 05 Mar 2013

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By Mike L (1,553) on 24 Nov 2011

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An entertaining yet dark spectacle of a movie that terrified me as a child. I guarantee most children now would be scared…

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With a lack of likable heroes, this one really is all about its dragon, but isn't she a beaut…

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By Dave Kehr (1,442) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 26 Nov 2012

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