Red Sonja: Queen of Plagues is a 2016 animated sword and sorcery film featuring the character Red Sonja, adapted from the Dynamite Entertainment's Red Sonja volume 2 comic #1-6, collected as 'Red Sonja Volume 1: Queen of Plagues'.[1] Originally produced by Gail Simone and Walter Geovani, the motion comic adaptation featured Misty Lee voicing the red-haired barbarian. The adaptation was produced by Shout! Factory, in partnership with Dynamite Entertainment and Red Sonja LLC.
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| Directed by | Gail Simone |
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| Edited by | Brendan Hansell |
Production company | Shout! Factory |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editRed Sonja, the She-Devil with a Sword, intends to pay back a blood debt owed to the one man who has gained her respect... even if it means leading a doomed army to their certain deaths. Who is Dark Annisia, and how has this fearsome warrior accomplished what neither god nor demon has been able to do - force Sonja to her knees in surrender? An epic tale of blood, lust, and vengeance, Queen of the Plagues takes Red Sonja from the depths of her own grave to the heights of battlefield glory.
Cast
edit- Misty Lee as Red Sonja
- Shannon Kingston as Ayla / Nias
- Becca Strom as Dark Annisia / Lila / Guard Girl / Seamstress / Female Soldier
- Scott McNeil as Tiath / Bazrat
- Tyler Nicol as King Dimat / Toda/Thief 1 / Zamora Soldier 1 / Blue Spine / Marauder / Purple Fishman / Hermit Fishman
- Mark Wheeler as Apos
- Brian Ward as Sonja’s Father / Peasant / Felth
- Dan Zachary as Ryshack / Archer / Grufo
- JJ Webb as Verdes / Boxer / Yellow Eyes / Thief 3
- Sean Patrick O’ Reilly as Tevius / Thief 2
- Brendan Hansell as Trident / Zamora Soldier 2 / Mob member / Puffer / Trident Piranha / Sharp Theet
- Joshua Larson as Puffer / Droop
- Kiefer O’ Reilly as Arrick / Brother 2
- Julie Shields as Female Patron
Production
editDynamite Entertainment, who publish the Red Sonja comic books, collaborated with animation studio Shout! Factory to produce the film.[2]
The film was first announced on July 22, 2016 at San Diego Comic-Con, and the announcement was accompanied by the first trailer.[3][4]
Release
editIt was released in a DVD/Blu-Ray combo pack in the United States on August 2, 2016.[5]
Reception
editDVD Talk awarded it a mildly positive review, saying "Red Sonja: Queen Of Plagues won't win over those who can't get into motion comics but if you enjoy the format, this is a good one."[6] High-def Digest awarded it three out of five stars, saying "It is a damn shame that this is a motion comic because all of the epic feel is sucked out of it and just comes off as a cheaply made cash-in on the recent comic book popularity."[7]
References
edit- ^ RED SONJA VOL. 1: QUEEN OF PLAGUES TPB
- ^ McMillan, Graeme, July 21, 2016, "Comic-Con: Dynamite and Shout! Factory Partner for 'Red Sonja' Animated Feature" (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/red-sonja-returns-animated-queen-913296). The Hollywood Reporter. Accessed 6th September 2016.
- ^ Moore, Debi, July 22, 2016, "#SDCC16: Full-Length Animated Red Sonja: Queen of Plagues Feature Arriving August 2nd" (http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/178599/sdcc16-full-length-animated-red-sonja-queen-plagues-feature-arriving-august-2nd/). Dread Central. Accessed 6th September 2016.
- ^ Wickline, Dan, July 22, 2016, "Red Sonja Animated Film Based On Gail Simone / Walter Geovani’s Queen Of Plagues" (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/07/22/red-sonja-animated-film-based-on-gail-simone-walter-geovanis-queen-of-plagues/). Bleeding Cool News. Accessed 6th September 2016.
- ^ "Red Sonja: Queen of PlaguesDVD/Blu-Ray combo pack listing" (https://www.amazon.com/Red-Sonja-Queen-Plagues-Blu-ray/dp/B01F6EHOIK). Amazon. Accessed 6th September 2016.
- ^ Ian Jane, August 2, 2016, "Red Sonja: Queen Of Plagues review" (http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/70909/red-sonja-queen-of-plagues/). DVD Talk. Accessed 6th September 2016.
- ^ Newton, Kyle, "Red Sonja: Queen of Plagues review" (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/33496/redsonjaqueenofplagues.html). High-Def Digest. Accessed 6th September 2016.