Knives of the Avenger

Knives of the Avenger

Directed by Leopoldo Savona, Mario Bava

Produced by Sider Film

196685 min6.3 / 10

A straightforward Viking adventure built on a mysterious warrior's protective bond with a vulnerable woman and child against a tyrannical threat.

A mysterious knife-throwing viking warrior protects a young peasant woman and her young son from the clutches of a evil regent bent on claiming the title of king and the woman for himself.

Questions people ask

  • Is Knives of the Avenger violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Knives of the Avenger sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Does Knives of the Avenger end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Knives of the Avenger scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Knives of the Avenger easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

49/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity45

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise71

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Knives of the Avenger

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Knives of the Avenger

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Knives of the Avenger, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Knives of the Avenger, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Knives of the Avenger, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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