IMDb 4.3 2011 HD

Dawn of the Dragonslayer

Dawn of the Dragonslayer

2011
Action Adventure Fantasy
97 min PG-13 USA
4.5 / 10
4.3 IMDB

The story of Will, a shepherd's son whose land is ravaged by a dragon.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Anne K. Black
Starring
Richard McWilliams / Nicola Posener / Philip Brodie / Ian Cullen / Maggie Daniels / Michael O'Flaherty / Anthony Murphy / Adam Johnson

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

earnest serviceable engaging straightforward competent undercooked flat uninspired commendable determined fantasy adventure

Reviews

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 27, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

In 'Dawn of the Dragonslayer', the plight of Will, a shepherd’s son whose life is upended by a dragon, forms the central narrative. Richard McWilliams attempts to convey the weight of this catastrophe, but the film struggles to…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 27, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Richard McWilliams shines as Will, the shepherd's son at the heart of 'Dawn of the Dragonslayer', a film that embraces its fantasy roots with gusto. When a dragon lays waste to his land, Will's journey from ordinary villager…

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Isobel Finch
Apr 27, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

'Dawn of the Dragonslayer' presents a narrative that feels somewhat undercooked, despite a compelling premise. The story of Will, a shepherd's son whose world is ravaged by a dragon, has the makings of an epic. Richard McWilliams, as…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 27, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

For fans of straightforward fantasy fare, 'Dawn of the Dragonslayer' offers a familiar yet engaging experience. Richard McWilliams portrays Will, a young man whose life is upended by a dragon's destructive presence. The film leans into its core…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 27, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

In 'Dawn of the Dragonslayer', Richard McWilliams takes on the role of Will, a shepherd's son whose pastoral existence is shattered by a dragon's fiery wrath. The film attempts a classic fantasy narrative, aiming for a tone of…

FAQs

Without specific directorial information, predicting the exact visual style of 'Dawn of the Dragonslayer' is speculative. However, the subject matter – a dragon attack on a pastoral landscape – suggests a visual approach that could range from gritty realism to more fantastical interpretations. Audiences might anticipate sweeping vistas of the ravaged land contrasted with the imposing presence of the dragon, potentially employing atmospheric lighting to enhance the sense of peril and the epic scale of the conflict.