"Warlock" manages to take a number of pretty stale ideas and turn them into something really rather good. Nuff Respect to director Steve Miner and writer David Twohy for creating this time-travelling good-against-evil odd-couple romp.
Nuff respect also for casting UK actors Julian Sands and Richard E Grant in an American movie. Apparently the part of Giles Redferne was originally offered to Sean Connery, who looks and sounds nothing at all like Richard E Grant. Skinny Grant has to fill some big boots as the warlock hunter and he does very well. Julian Sands is perfectly oily as the son of Satan and clearly understands how much ham makes a tasty sandwich.
Lori Singer is charming in her kooky sidekick role, although she does appear to take it all a bit too seriously at times.
"Warlock" is a perfect example of thrill-ride horror popcorn fun, much like Steve Miner's earlier hit, "House". Recommended.
Nuff respect also for casting UK actors Julian Sands and Richard E Grant in an American movie. Apparently the part of Giles Redferne was originally offered to Sean Connery, who looks and sounds nothing at all like Richard E Grant. Skinny Grant has to fill some big boots as the warlock hunter and he does very well. Julian Sands is perfectly oily as the son of Satan and clearly understands how much ham makes a tasty sandwich.
Lori Singer is charming in her kooky sidekick role, although she does appear to take it all a bit too seriously at times.
"Warlock" is a perfect example of thrill-ride horror popcorn fun, much like Steve Miner's earlier hit, "House". Recommended.