A lot of Viking projects floating around… heard Mel Gibson wants to make a Viking epic with Leonardo DiCaprio doing dialogue in 9th century English and Old Norse.

Now there’s this viking movie here, called VALHALLA RISING.  From the director of a movie called BRONSON (a movie I haven’t seen yet but have heard is pretty damn terrific). Actor Tom Hardy apparently tore the shit out of the character Bronson (a famous British convict known for his violent behavior). Tore it so well that it seems George Miller has cast him as Mad Max in FURY ROAD (Father Time, get your ass-a-moving so this film can be here sooner).

Here’s the official synopsis for VALHALLA RISING (according to CHUD):

One-Eye (Mads Mikkelsen), a mute warrior of supernatural strength, has been held prisoner by the chieftain Barde. Aided by a boy, Are, he kills his captor and together they escape, beginning a journey into the heart of darkness. On their flight from bounty hunters, One-Eye and Are board a Viking vessel, but the ship is soon engulfed by an endless fog that first disintegrates as they sight an unknown land. As the new land reveals its secrets and the Vikings meet a ghastly fate, One-Eye discovers his true self.

Here’s a two minute sneak peak at the movie – with special attention to the kind of violence we can expect. It is brutal. Not kidding. I love it. Be warned.

Thanks to CHUD for bringing it to my attention so I can bring it to yours.

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