The 2009 film Solomon Kane is a dark fantasy action epic that serves as an origin story for the classic pulp magazine character created by Robert E. Howard in 1928. Directed by M. J. Bassett and starring James Purefoy, the movie focuses on a 16th-century mercenary’s search for redemption after learning his soul is bound for Hell. ⚔️ Key Information September 16, 2009 (TIFF Premiere). Genre: Dark Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, Action. Director/Writer: M. J. Bassett. Starring: James Purefoy, Max von Sydow, Pete Postlethwaite. Budget: $45 million. Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes. 📜 Plot Summary
Unlike Howard's original stories where Kane is already an established wanderer, the movie creates a new backstory for him. Solomon Kane (2009)
Kane narrowly escapes, renounces violence, and seeks sanctuary in a monastery. The 2009 film Solomon Kane is a dark
Reviewers from Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb generally praised James Purefoy’s performance and the film's serious, non-campy tone. Genre: Dark Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, Action
When a sorcerer named Malachi and his murderous cult slaughter the family and kidnap their daughter, Meredith, Kane is forced to pick up his weapons again.
Despite favorable reviews, the film struggled at the box office, grossing around $19 million. This led to the cancellation of a planned trilogy that would have featured stories set in Africa.