“Solomon Kane” (2009) starring James Purefoy / Z-View

Solomon Kane (2009)

Director:  M. J. Bassett

Screenplay: M. J. Bassett; based on characters created by Robert E. Howard

Stars: James Purefoy, Max von Sydow, Mark O’Neal, Christian Dunkley-Clark, James Babson, Marek Vasut and Pete Postlethwaite.

Tagline: Fight evil… With evil.

The Plot…

In the year 1600, Solomon Kane is a ruthless mercenary.  Kane and his raiders steal and plunder.  During an attack on a fortress, demons appear. Kane’s crew are killed.  A Devil’s Reaper says that Kane has led a life of sin.  The Reaper has been sent to claim Kane’s soul.  Kane barely escapes.

Shaken to his core, Kane joins a monastery and renounces violence.   After a year Kane is forced to leave.  As Kane walks, unsure of where his path will lead, he is attacked by highwaymen.  Kane refuses to fight back.  Badly beaten, Kane is left for dead.

The Crowthorns, a Puritan family finds and nurses Kane back to health.  The Crowthorns are on a journey to the New World.  Kane accepts an invitation to join them.

Without warning, they are attacked.  Kane is able to fight off his attackers. Meredith Crowthorn, the young daughter is kidnapped.  The rest of the family is killed.   Kane learns that a cult making raids to collect slaves.

Kane is determined to rescue Meredith.  He believes that if successful, he will redeem his soul.

Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…

Solomon Kane was originally planned as a trilogy.  The two sequels were never made.

Solomon Kane (2009) rates 2 of 5 stars