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2026 'Deathstalker' Remake Combines Humor, Metal, and Practical Effects

4/2/2026

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The 2026 remake of Deathstalker follows an antihero battling the evil sorcerer Nekromemnon in the Kingdom of Abraxeon.
The film uses low-budget creature design and practical effects, including flying eyeballs and a two-faced troll.
Steven Kostanski, the director, helmed the film, and Slash served as executive producer.
It blends heavy metal with a Monty Python–style comedic tone and premiered at Locarno.

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Story summary

The 2026 remake of Deathstalker follows an antihero battling the evil sorcerer Nekromemnon in the Kingdom of Abraxeon.
The film uses low-budget creature design and practical effects, including flying eyeballs and a two-faced troll.
Steven Kostanski, the director, helmed the film, and Slash served as executive producer.
It blends heavy metal with a Monty Python–style comedic tone and premiered at Locarno.