10 Movies Like Barbarian Queen (1985)

Description: A defining entry in the sword-and-sorcery genre, featuring a muscular hero on a quest for revenge in a brutal, mythical world.

Fact: The screenplay was co-written by Oliver Stone, who later became an Oscar-winning director. The film's score by Basil Poledouris is considered iconic.

Description: A swashbuckling fantasy epic with a rebellious hero, dark magic, and large-scale battles, embodying the excesses of 1980s sword-and-sorcery films.

Fact: The movie was one of the first independently produced fantasy films to achieve commercial success. Its three-bladed sword became a memorable, if impractical, weapon.

Description: A more lighthearted but still action-packed sequel, blending fantasy, adventure, and mythical quests with a strong emphasis on spectacle.

Fact: This film introduced a younger, more comedic tone compared to its predecessor. It was the last Conan movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger until the 2011 reboot.

Description: A violent and campy fantasy adventure following a rogue warrior on a quest filled with monsters, sorcery, and scantily clad characters.

Fact: The film was part of a wave of low-budget barbarian movies released in the early 1980s. It spawned several sequels, though none achieved mainstream success.

Description: A revenge-driven story about a lone female warrior fighting against oppressive forces in a primitive, male-dominated world.

Fact: The film was marketed as a feminist take on the barbarian genre. It was shot in Spain, like many similar low-budget fantasy films of the era.

Description: A low-budget fantasy film centered around a wandering warrior caught in a conflict between warring factions, blending martial arts with sorcery.

Fact: The movie was shot in Argentina and features a mix of post-apocalyptic and medieval aesthetics. It was heavily inspired by Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo.

Description: A mystical adventure about an immortal queen ruling a hidden kingdom, blending elements of fantasy, romance, and action.

Fact: The movie is based on H. Rider Haggard's classic novel. It was one of several attempts to adapt the story, with varying degrees of success.

Description: A campy, over-the-top adventure featuring twin warriors battling an evil sorcerer, filled with exaggerated action and cheesy dialogue.

Fact: The film starred real-life twin bodybuilders Peter and David Paul, known as The Barbarian Brothers. It was one of the last major barbarian films before the genre faded in popularity.

Description: A sword-and-sorcery adventure featuring a fierce female warrior seeking vengeance, set in a mythical world filled with magic and brutal combat.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a direct sequel to Conan the Barbarian but evolved into a standalone story. It was one of Arnold Schwarzenegger's few roles where he played a supporting character.

Description: A made-for-TV movie about a group of warrior women defending their homeland, mixing action with mythological themes.

Fact: The film was intended as a pilot for a series that never materialized. It featured a rare female-led cast in the typically male-dominated sword-and-sorcery genre.