The Spine of NightThe Spine of Night
(2021)
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The Spine of Night

A young man's desire for power unleashes ages of suffering on mankind, leading to a battle against different cultures and characters.

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This animation is made for fans of epic fantasy, with a classic 'Conan the Barbarian' vibe. It's a tale of magic with a dose of tragedy and ultraviolence. The story was written and directed by Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King. It's worth noting that this isn't a movie suitable for children. The animation techniques are incredible, and 'The Spine of Night' has first-class cinematography. Usually, more brutal productions have a rougher aesthetic, but that's not the case with this film. Finally, it's worth mentioning that the original voice cast includes names like Lucy Lawless (the eternal Xena), Richard E. Grant ('Gosford Park Murder'), Joe Manganiello ('Zack Snyder's Justice League') and Patton Oswalt ('Young Adults'), among others.

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Plot summary

This epic fantasy tale, about the history of a land that never was, begins when an ambitious young man steals forbidden knowledge from a sacred plant. He falls to its darker temptations and in so doing, unleashes ages of suffering onto mankind. As his power grows over the years, it falls to people of different ilk and culture to attempt to stop him. Among those who stand against him are a daring tomb-robber, star-crossed lovers, a maniacal necromancer, winged assassins, and an undying guardian.

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