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Blu-ray.com has announced that Albert Pyun’s 1982 fantasy film The Sword and the Sorcerer is getting a brand new 4K Blu-ray transfer from the British label 101 Films. The movie stars Lee Horsley, Kathleen Beller, Simon MacCorkindale, George Maharis, and Richard Lynch and is scheduled to hit retailers on October 7. Albert Pyun’s 1982 fantasy adventure The Sword and the Sorcerer may not be the most fondly remembered epic of its era, but it was wildly successful. The Sword and the Sorcerer had grossed a spectacular (for the era) $39.1 million, which actually outgrossed Conan the Barbarian in North America by 1 million dollars (at a fraction of the budget).

The description, according to Blu-ray.com reads,

“Meet Talon, a daring mercenary who conquers castles and dungeons alike with his lethal three-bladed sword. But when Talon learns that he is the prince of a kingdom controlled by an evil sorcerer, he is...

On March 15th, Scream Factory will venture into a world of fantasy-fueled frights with the 4K Uhd and Blu-ray combo pack Collector's Edition release of 1982's The Sword and the Sorcerer, and we have a look at the full list of bonus features, including a new audio commentary with director Albert Pyun.

Press Release: On March 15 the cult-favorite The Sword and the Sorcerer will be released on Uhd™ and Blu-ray™ for the first time when Scream Factory releases the 4K Uhdtm + Blu-rayTM combo pack The Sword and the Sorcerer (Collector’s Edition), which is loaded with exciting new extras. Customers ordering from ShoutFactory.com will receive an exclusive 18x24 rolled poster featuring the original theatrical artwork, while supplies last.

Meet Talon, a daring mercenary who conquers castles and dungeons alike with his lethal three-bladed sword. But when Talon learns that he is the prince of a kingdom controlled by an evil sorcerer,...

After John Bernecker passed away Thursday night, TheWrap took a look back at other stuntmen who died on set.

Kun Liu died in 2012 in an explosion on the set of “The Expendables 2” while filming in Bulgaria. His parents sued Millenium/Nu Image for wrongful death.

Lu Yanqing died in 2008 in a fire on set caused by two boats crashing into one another while making the movie “Red Cliff” in China.

Jose Marco died in 1969 while filming an underwater sequence in the film “Shark.” He was mauled to death by one of the sharks, which had been improperly sedated.

Jack Tyree died in 1981 while filming “The Sword and the Sorcerer.” While performing an 80-foot fall, Tyree missed the airbag below and died on impact.

Chris Lamon died in 2000 in Toronto while performing a stunt for the movie “Exit Wounds.” He hit his head when rolling out of an upside-down van...

After John Bernecker passed away Thursday night, TheWrap took a look back at other stuntmen who died on set. Kun Liu died in 2012 in an explosion on the set of “The Expendables 2” while filming in Bulgaria. His parents sued Millenium/Nu Image for wrongful death. Lu Yanqing died in 2008 in a fire on set caused by two boats crashing into one another while making the movie “Red Cliff” in China. Jose Marco died in 1969 while filming an underwater sequence in the film “Shark.” He was mauled to death by one of the sharks, which had been improperly sedated. Jack Tyree.