The Gaelic King

The Gaelic King

When the darkness comes, the king returns

Directed by Philip Todd

Produced by Fellowship Film

201788 min5.0 / 10

A dark medieval fantasy-adventure set in ancient Scotland, blending historical warfare with supernatural horror as a king pursues his brother's captors through a cursed forest.

Set in war-torn 800AD Scotland, The Gaelic King tells the story of warrior-king Alpin mac Eachdach. When his young brother is captured, Alpin must hunt the kidnappers though a dark forest that hides an ancient evil.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Gaelic King violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.

  • Is The Gaelic King scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Does The Gaelic King end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is The Gaelic King sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Gaelic King easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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.

16/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity58

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Gaelic King

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Gaelic King

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Gaelic King, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Gaelic King, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Gaelic King, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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