Category: Adventure

Legend

Legend VHS cover art. Movie starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry. With David Bennent, Alice Playten, Billy Barty. Directed by Ridley Scott. 1985.

Legend on VHS. Starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry. With David Bennent, Alice Playten, Billy Barty. Directed by Ridley Scott. 1985.

From the box:

A World Full Of Magic, Wonder And Desire.

Tom Cruise stars in this visually stunning fantasy adventure in which pure good and evil battle to the death amidst spectacular surroundings. Set in a timeless mythical forest inhabited by fairies, goblins, unicorns and mortals, the fantastic story has Tom Cruise, a mythical forest dweller, chosen by fate to undertake a heroic quest. He must save a beautiful princess, Mia Sara, and defeat the demonic Lord of Darkness, Tim Curry, or the world will be plunged into a never-ending ice age.

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Max Magician and the Legend of the Rings

Max Magician and the Legend of the Rings VHS cover art. Movie starring Timothy Stultz, Ken Mitzkovitz, Erika Ann, Steven Barry Prince. Directed by Kevin Summerfield. 2002.

Max Magician and the Legend of the Rings on VHS. Starring Timothy Stultz, Ken Mitzkovitz, Erika Ann, Steven Barry Prince. Directed by Kevin Summerfield. 2002.

From the box:

“A fantasy epic in the tradition of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings.” — Science Fiction Chronicle

Max Magician and the Legend of the Rings is a magical tale about young Max, a shy, bullied boy. His life is forever changed when he receives an ancient magical book that opens a mystical door into an enchanted kingdom where an adventure filled with warriors, elves, queens and sorcerers awaits.

Once the young magician learns that an evil underworld king threatens the beautiful forest realm, Max must summon the courage and knowledge to help them survive.

Join him on his magical adventure to a world where people and forests are one, kings and queens still rule, animals talk and mysterious villains haunt the shadows. Follow Max’s journey as he transforms from a timid weakling to a skilled warrior and master of sorcery, returning to his own world after saving another with more confidence and wisdom than ever imagined.

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Lord of the Rings

Lord of the Rings VHS cover art. Animated movie starring Christopher Guard, William Squire, Michael Scholes, John Hurt. Directed by Ralph Bakshi. From the novels "The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Two Towers" by J.R.R. Tolkien. 1978.

Lord of the Rings on VHS. Starring Christopher Guard, William Squire, Michael Scholes, John Hurt. Directed by Ralph Bakshi. From the novels “The Fellowship of the Ring” and “The Two Towers” by J.R.R. Tolkien. 1978.

From the box:

All the magical adventure of J.R.R. Tolkien’s thrilling fantasy classic comes to life in this brilliantly animated tale of the enchanted land of Middle Earth — and the brave band of hobbits, heroes and wizards who set out to protect it!

When a dangerous and powerful magic Ring falls into his hands, a little hobbit named Frodo is caught up in a gigantic adventure! Now, join him, the mighty wizard Gandalf and a daring band of elves, dwarfs and warriors as they set out to defend their enchanted land from the wicked sorcerer who would destroy it. Set in a mystical age of magic, monsters and unlikely heroes on incredible journeys, The Lord of the Rings will cast its spell over your entire family!

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Read J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings

Read J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Two Towers: The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of The Lord of the Rings

Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies VHS cover art. Adventure drama thriller movie starring James Aubrey, Tom Chapin, Hugh Edwards, Roger Elwin. Directed by Peter Brook. Based on the novel by William Golding. 1963.

Lord of the Flies on VHS. Starring James Aubrey, Tom Chapin, Hugh Edwards, Roger Elwin. Directed by Peter Brook. Based on the novel by William Golding. 1963.

From the box:

“A near perfect adaptation… Visually hypnotic and powerful.” — Video Movie Guide

The original film adaptation of William Golding’s classic moral parable, Peter Brook’s Lord of the Flies has been praised as “one of those rare instances in which the movie is better than the book.” Stranded on a remote island, a group of British schoolboys try to organize themselves into a law-abiding society: “After all, we’re not savages — we’re English,” one of them proclaims. The decent, levelheaded Ralph is picked to lead them, but is soon rivaled by the brash and outspoken Jack, whose appeals to the boys’ primal urges of food and fear soon threaten Ralph’s rule. As Jack’s unruly bank of hunters quickly grows in number, the boys’ fragile society disintegrates, and they plunge headlong into anarchy and bloodshed. Brook’s decision to shoot his tropical film in black and white is inspired: The resulting stark images add depth and weight to the chilling study of the inherent defects of society and man. In today’s post-Cold War world, with its lack of simple “us versus them” conclusions, Lord of the Flies becomes an even more compelling film, exploring how easily the threads that hold our social fabric together can thin, fray, and ultimately unravel.

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Fire and Ice

Fire and Ice VHS cover art. Animated movie starring Randy Norton, Cynthia Leake, Steve Sandor, Sean Hannon, Leo Gordon, William Ostrander. Directed by Ralph Bakshi. Produced by Ralph Bakshi and Frank Frazetta. 1983.

Fire and Ice on VHS. Starring Randy Norton, Cynthia Leake, Steve Sandor, Sean Hannon, Leo Gordon, William Ostrander. Directed by Ralph Bakshi. Produced by Ralph Bakshi and Frank Frazetta. 1983.

From the box:

A Masterpiece Of Fantasy And Illustration

Fire and Ice, an animated adventure film, is the work of the imaginations of Ralph Bakshi and Frank Frazetta, masters of fantasy and illustration. A tiny village is destroyed by a surging glacier, which serves as the deadly domain for the evil Ice Lord, Nekron. The only survivor is a young warrior, Larn, who vows to avenge this act of destruction! The evil continues, however, as Nekron’s palace of ice heads straight towards Fire Keep, the great fortress ruled by the good King Jarol. When Jarol’s beautiful daughter, Teegra, is abducted by Nekron’s subhuman ape-like creatures, Larn begins a daring search for her. What results is a tense battle between good and evil, surrounded by the mystical elements of the ancient past!

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