Sunday, 8 March 2026

40 Years Later, One Epic Fantasy Flop Remains Immortal

quote [ In 1986, 'Highlander' claimed that there could be only one. Here's why it remains a fantasy cult classic. ]

Highlander never gone
[SFW] [tv & movies] [+3]
[by ScoobySnacks@9:55amGMT]

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moriati said @ 10:35am GMT on 8th Mar [Score:2 Insightful]
Hello everybody, my name is moriati and I love Highlander. Not quite to the extent that I'm prepared to acknowledge the existence of Highlander II ... but close.

Listen to me, I have something to say. It's better to burn out than to fade away.
EvilNinjaX24 said @ 4:34am GMT on 9th Mar [Score:1 Good]
Highlander II? Never heard of it.
mechanical contrivance said @ 6:57pm GMT on 10th Mar
I only saw the original version, which is laughably bad. I haven't seen the Special Edition, but it's supposed to be a lot better.
doctorgeek said @ 11:47pm GMT on 8th Mar
It had fantasy, swordplay, immortals, a Queen soundtrack and a punk rock villain. Firmly in my camp, says this GenX'er.

(BTW Queen's soundtrack couldn't save Flash Gordon but that was still a good soundtrack).

If your head comes away from your neck, it's over!
mechanical contrivance said @ 6:57pm GMT on 10th Mar
It's great to watch while stoned out of your gourd, especially if you have good speakers.

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