Mythica: Stormbound – Movie Review
First Reaction – Mythica: Stormbound is an interesting journey back to the universe.
Where to Watch
Mythica: Stormbound is available on Digital Platforms 16 June. Distributed by Signature Entertainment.
Director: Jake Stormoen
Writer: Justin Partridge (Screenplay)
Writer: Jason Faller, Kynan Griffin (Creators)
Cast
- Will Kemp (Van Helsing)
- Ryann Bailey
- Paul Cartwright
- Dave Martinez
- Joe Abraham (The Prom)
Plot: Years after Szorlok’s devastation and the Red Thorns’ victory, a new evil will threaten the world and new heroes will rise to fight it.
Runtime: 1 Hour 44 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Mythica: Stormbound starts years after Szorlok’s devastation. A Stranger (Kemp) travels the land filled with broken factions of society. A new evil has risen, and the Stranger must work with enemies Rhistel (Cartwright), Leyaris (Martinez) and Arlin (Bailey) to investigate the new threat.
Other strangers meet in a remote outpost, and the threats begin to pile up. However, the guests at the outpost all have secrets from a broken world. It becomes a battle to see who can be trusted during the night.
Verdict on Mythica: Stormbound
Recap
The movie follows a group of strangers who clash in a remote outpost. A storm is approaching, and a new evil has arisen after the last great threat was defeated. The strangers must come together to solve the latest threat and understand what is coming next.
Best Parts
This brings us back to the universe in the aftermath of the biggest battle. It does a good job of showing the fractures within the surviving society after the great evil is defeated. We are kept guessing about who the biggest threat is now, and it delivers surprises along the way. The performances a solid, and the connections to the original series keep us closer enough to the original creation.
Worst Parts
This does end up feeling more like a fantasy version of The Hateful Eight. With most of the movie taking place in the outpost, where nobody knows whom they can trust.
Final Thoughts –Mythica: Stormbound is a welcome return to the fantasy world.
