Warriors. Conquerors. Heroes.
Film Synopsis
The Barbarians (1987) follows twin brothers abducted as children by a ruthless warlord whose tyranny scatters their tribe and enchants a powerful ruby that embodies joy and spirit. As they grow into formidable warriors and reunite with allies, the twins embark on a perilous quest to reclaim their heritage, rescue the captive queen, and wrest freedom from their oppressor. This sword-and-sorcery adventure blends muscle-bound spectacle and mythic peril in a rugged study of vengeance and liberation.
The Barbarians Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Kino BD-A/US 2025 | Scorpion BD-A/US 2020 | 88 Films BD-B/UK 2025 | Shout! Factory DVD-1/US/OOP 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Eugenio Ercolani and Troy Howarth | ||||
| Audio Commentary by Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson | ||||
| Audio Commentary by Nick De Semelyn and Kim Newman | ||||
| The Barbarians: Rip(off) and Tear - Video Essay by Mike Foster | ||||
| Golan, Globus and Heroes - Video Essay by Heather Wixson | ||||
| Natural Born Influencers - Video Essay by Nanni Cobretti | ||||
| Revenge of the C(l)onans - Video Essay by Pier Maria Bocchi | ||||
| Barbaric Cuts - Interview with Editor Eugenio Alabiso | ||||
| Falling for Ruggero - Interview with Stuntman Ottaviano Dell’Acqua | ||||
| From Cannibals to Barbarians - Interview with Eugenio Ercolani | ||||
| Light My Biceps - Interview with Cinematographer Gianlorenzo Battaglia | ||||
| Trash Tube - Interview with Director Ruggero Deodato | ||||
| Weightlifting with Ruggero - Interview with First Assistant Director Roberto Palmerini | ||||
| Theatrical Trailer | ||||
| TV Advert | ||||
| “La Mancia” - By Roberto Palmerini with Introduction | ||||
| “Scooter” - By Roberto Palmerini with Introduction |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Scorpion’s Blu-ray includes trailers for Trick Baby (1972), Tintorera (1977), The Norseman (1978) and King of the Mountain (1981).
- 88 Films Blu-ray includes art cards.
- Shout! Factory’s “Action Packed Double Feature” DVD contains no extras. It also includes The Norseman (1978).
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