Nerdy pastimes like LARPing are usually depicted as aberrant activities that seem so ridiculous, they’re quite easy to poke fun at. But then come movies like Knights of Badassdom, that shine genuine light on and pay special tribute to these beloved hobbies. You already know that we have special spot for LARPing in our hearts thanks to Realm of LARP, but consider this a friendly reminder that the movie just went up on VOD this week, so everyone who’s been waiting to check it out can now get to it.
For those who may not have known, Knight of Badassdom is a horror comedy about a group of LARPers that get their hands on an IRL spellbook, only to mistakenly summon an evil demonic force to earth. Director Joe Lynch is clearly knowledgable about LARP culture and pays homage to the pastime by making it the movie’s delightful setting as opposed to the film’s punchline, though anothr director did come in and work on the film. Ultimately, Knights of Badassdom does a nice job blending witty comedy and horror together, making it a medieval thrill ride from start to finish.
Stellar performances from Peter Dinklage, Summer Glau, Danny Pudi, and the rest of the cast which includes Ryan Kwanten (True Blood) and Steve Zahn make this a film well worth your time. I’d definitely recommend anyone who’s intrigued by nerd culture (which I assume you are since you’re reading this article on this site) to check this movie out on VOD. And if you’re a fan of LARPing, prepare to be touched directly in your soul.
Oh, and if anyone needs to refresh your memory on Knights of Badassdom, have a look at this delightful trailer
If this isn’t Lynch’s cut, then it can screw itself.
I saw this without any foreknowledge of the production issues and I enjoyed it. Yes, I’d love to see Lynch’s version, but, until then…this is good, disorienting fun. There is no such thing as a perfect movie. Relax.
Call me when there’s a version distributed by people with at least a shred of integrity.
This is going to really boil over when the original investors realize they’ve been cut out.
There was never another director to come in and work on the film. The film was taken away from Lynch by investors and producers who hacked it to shreds. The version being released is NOT Lynch’s vision of KoB. Hopefully one day the fans will be able to see the real version of this film.
There was never another director called in. The film was taken away from Lynch by investors and producers who hacked it to shreds. This is not Joe Lynch’s vision for KoB. Hopefully one day we can see the REAL version.
This is amazing first off, Chris Hardwick you are the emissary to nerd appreciation. Where and when is this badass movie going to appear?