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The Scorpion King: Book of Souls

  • Video
  • 2018
  • PG-13
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
3.8K
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The Scorpion King: Book of Souls (2018)
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The Scorpion King teams up with a warrior named Tala, who is the sister of The Nubian King. Together they search for a legendary relic known as The Book of Souls, which will allow them to pu... Read allThe Scorpion King teams up with a warrior named Tala, who is the sister of The Nubian King. Together they search for a legendary relic known as The Book of Souls, which will allow them to put an end to an evil warlord.The Scorpion King teams up with a warrior named Tala, who is the sister of The Nubian King. Together they search for a legendary relic known as The Book of Souls, which will allow them to put an end to an evil warlord.

  • Director
    • Don Michael Paul
  • Writers
    • David Alton Hedges
    • Frank DeJohn
  • Stars
    • Zach McGowan
    • Peter Mensah
    • Howard Charles
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    3.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Don Michael Paul
    • Writers
      • David Alton Hedges
      • Frank DeJohn
    • Stars
      • Zach McGowan
      • Peter Mensah
      • Howard Charles
    • 56User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Zach McGowan
    Zach McGowan
    • Scorpion King
    Peter Mensah
    Peter Mensah
    • Nebserek
    Howard Charles
    Howard Charles
    • Uruk
    Nathan Jones
    Nathan Jones
    • Enkidu
    Mayling Ng
    Mayling Ng
    • Khensa
    Katy Louise Saunders
    • Amina
    Brandon Auret
    Brandon Auret
    • Scar-faced Jackal
    Pearl Thusi
    Pearl Thusi
    • Tala
    Peter Jessop
    Peter Jessop
    • Narrator
    Tuks Tad Lungu
    • Jackal Warrior
    Tamer Burjaq
    Tamer Burjaq
    • King Memtep
    Rizelle Januk
    • Hathor
    Matthew Van Leeve
    • Fierce Face Black Arrow
    Stephanie Schildknecht
    Stephanie Schildknecht
    • Abel's Mother
    Inge Beckmann
    • Mennofer
    Sam Kalidi
    Sam Kalidi
    • Amon
    Cowboy Elliott
    • Tribal Youth
    David Smith
    • King Memtep's Mummy
    • Director
      • Don Michael Paul
    • Writers
      • David Alton Hedges
      • Frank DeJohn
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews56

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    5ckijora-25147

    Ok Movie

    It was a decent action movie I suppose, but the cast was truly gorgeous.
    7robertemerald

    Great myth and magic for teenagers

    To be honest, this production could have only just held its head above the B. Luckily its head is safe, despite a low budget. Brilliant casting, with stars from Black Sails and Spartacus continuing in similar sword-fighting roles. Plenty of muscle, beautiful strong and magical women, flying in the air fights and a really crazy huge original offsider (possibly a stand out here). The plot was faithful to the genre and the franchise. Not too many effects but tastefully done (this is not Gods of Egypt). This is probably the best Scorpion I've seen, great for teenagers (though there is quite a lot of killing though not much blood), or fantastic for a Saturday arvo lazy if you are into fantasy.
    Dimple67

    Finally!

    This SK has some muscle and style and action for action fans! The humor is downplayed as the swords and fists and fantasy elements take center stage! I love it! Good actors, fun action and some feisty characters all working in favor of a sexy and mysterious movie! Loved Zach McGowan and Pearl Thusi and Peter Mensah!!! Keep 'me coming!!!!
    7bairjohn

    Horrible film but fun to watch...

    It does have a slow pace, but the fight scenes are well choreographed. I think the writing had it's moments, but was not much dialogue. Direction was slow, and the scenes were choppy for a quest oriented film.

    The acting was moderate to ok Pearl Thusi did a great job of carrying the film. Graphically not bad at all, and the camera work was very well done. I don't think I would watch it again, but was entertaining.
    Dimple67

    There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy!!!

    Loovvvveee it!!!! SK is back and better than ever. Gone is the camp and the cheese and in comes the action adventure. This is what SK should be, and I'm glad they've rethunk it!!! Very good movie, impressively directed, especially at this budget level!!! Kudos!!! Keep slaying, SK!!!

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    • Trivia
      Zach McGowan and director Don Michael Paul also worked together in Death Race 4: Beyond Anarchy (2018).
    • Goofs
      At 1:11:22 when Mathayas, Tala, Amina and Ekidnu set shore for the lost city of Amonesh, there are a couple of jet skiers out in the ocean.
    • Quotes

      Nebserek: You're gonna bleed and you're gonna die.

    • Crazy credits
      The Universal 1440 Entertainment logo was in sepia and the "1440 ENTERTAINMENT" wordings is not appeared.
    • Connections
      Follows The Scorpion King (2002)

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    • Release date
      • October 23, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vua Bọ Cạp 5: Quyển Sách Linh Hồn
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Town, South Africa(location)
    • Production companies
      • Universal 1440 Entertainment
      • Capital Arts Entertainment
      • Misher Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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