First off, let me get this out of the way right away: No, this is not a remake or sequel or anything in relation to the craptacular flop from 2004, Van Helsing starring Hugh Jackman. As you’re watching this trailer, I want you to completely ignore every impulse you have to roll your eyes and go, “Dude, I saw this movie and it sucked except for Kate Beckinsale in a corset.” What you should keep in mind is that the character Soloman Kane has been around for as long as Conan the Barbarian (since they were both created by the legendary Robert E. Howard) as has been publsished in just as many forms. There have been books, comics, and even poetry chronicling the adventures of the dour, gloomy 16th century puritan warrior who battled the forces of darkness and the supernatural throughout Europe and Africa. Currently, the character has just enjoyed a brand new miniseries from Dark Horse comics and is having all of his earlier adventures that were published at Marvel during the 1970′s collected as well. The film stars James Purefoy (of HBO’s Rome) and I’m pretty excited to watch what should be a faithful adaptation of a classic pulp hero.
Synopsis: Armed with a rapier and flintlock pistols, Solomon Kane dresses in black, his pale face and cold eyes shadowed by a hat. He is a true rogue, blasting and slashing forward on a mission of pillage and plunder in war-torn North Africa in the late 1500s. When the devil lays claim to his hopelessly corrupt soul, Kane escapes only to face the sobering truth: in order to seek redemption, he must renounce his wicked ways and devote himself wholly to a pious life. His new-found piety is put to the test when he is forced to return to his murderous ways to save England from the grasp of evil.
Release date: TBA 2010
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Sienna // October 2, 2009 at 6:21 am |
Yes, this looks much more promising. Will have to see this. (You know where to bring that cookie ) >:)