The 1983 film Krull features quite possibly the coolest movie weapon ever—it’s called The Glaive. Important note: the weapon in the film is not a glaive. It’s super cool, yes, but not an actual glaive. Its name is the Glaive. Why? We’d have to ask the Old One.
Sadly, Krull is mostly a broken mess of a movie. However, the Glaive, the score, and the production design are incredible. Half of the dialogue is profound philosophy; the other half is frustrating cliché.
Worth watching? One hundred percent.
Dungeon Masters can include a quest for a fabled weapon in their campaigns, just like in the movie. However, DMs should make sure the weapon has a powerful impact on the story.
Resources Links & Videos
- Watch – Krull – Free on YouTube (A young Liam Neeson and a stunning score by James Horner)
- Krull (IMDb)