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The Dungeonmaster

1984Movie1 h 13 minPG-13

19

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A nostalgic, campy horror movie about fantasy and games.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Not for tears, romance or big ideas.

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Story

He is the overlord of strange beasts and stolen souls…

A computer whiz is yanked into a twisted digital world by the sadistic wizard Mestema and forced through a gauntlet of wild, deadly trials, from mutant goblins to metal mayhem, with his girlfriend’s soul on the line.

Feels like

80s Cult Classic
Fantasy Adventure
Sci-Fi Tropes
Wizard vs Tech
Practical Effects Showcase
Retro Gaming Aesthetic
B-Movie Charm
Campy Fun
Monster Mash

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by: Charles Band, Steven Ford, Ted Nicolaou
Written by: Charles Band, Ted Nicolaou, John Carl Buechler
Produced by: Charles Band
Music by: Richard Band, Shirley Walker

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Facts

August 24, 1984 · 1 h 13 min · PG-13

Released: August 24, 1984
Runtime: 1 h 13 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 11 countries

Tropes

The '80s, The All-Solving Hammer, Magical Computer +9

The '80s
The All-Solving Hammer
Magical Computer
Depraved Dwarf
Meaningful Name
Big Bad
As Himself
No Challenge Equals No Satisfaction
Living Statue
Kick the Dog
Hack the Traffic Lights
Nerd Action Hero

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dungeonmaster?"

Questions about The Dungeonmaster

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Dungeonmaster?

In the United States, The Dungeonmaster streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Dungeonmaster worth watching?

19

TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 19 (IMDb 4.6 and Metacritic 11). Audiences rate it higher (32 out of 100) than critics (11).

Is The Dungeonmaster okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Dungeonmaster scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 3 of 10 and tension 5.

Can I half-watch The Dungeonmaster?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.