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The Dungeonmaster (1985): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch

The Dungeonmaster (1985) movie poster

The Dungeonmaster is a 1985 sci-fi horror film directed by John Carl Buechler and Charles Band, starring Jeffrey Byron, Leslie Wing and Richard Moll. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes. Critics gave it 11 on Metacritic. Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus.

The Dungeonmaster (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Genres
Sci-Fi , Fantasy , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Dungeonmaster About?

The premise of The Dungeonmaster without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A group of gamers is thrown into chaos when a mysterious figure, dressed in a striking cape, unexpectedly appears. The arrival blurs the line between their fantasy game and reality, leading to uncertainty about his intentions. Is he a hero destined to join their quest, or does he herald a terrifying force that threatens to overwhelm their game and potentially more?

Where to watch

Where to Watch The Dungeonmaster

Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Dungeonmaster Cast

Jeffrey Byron leads the cast, with Leslie Wing and Richard Moll. Directed by John Carl Buechler, Charles Band and Michael Karp; 10 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

The Dungeonmaster Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Dungeonmaster 11 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Dungeonmaster Plot Summary

What happens in The Dungeonmaster from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a realm where technology meets romance, we encounter Paul Bradford, played by Jeffrey Byron, who balances the intrigues of his impressive innovations with his relationship with Gwen, portrayed by Leslie Wing. Gwen grapples with the unconventional relationship that Paul has with his creation, “X-CaliBR8” – a highly advanced artificial intelligence designed as a virtual companion. As this sophisticated entity, with a distinctly feminine persona, integrates itself into Paul’s life, Gwen begins to feel uneasy. She worries that as Paul leans more on X-CaliBR8 for even the most trivial of tasks, the very foundations of their relationship might be threatened.

Full summary

The whole story of The Dungeonmaster, scene by scene

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Videos

The Dungeonmaster Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

The Dungeonmaster (1984) Original Trailer [HD]
  • Teaser The Dungeonmaster (1984) Official Trailer (HD)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Dungeonmaster?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main character of The Dungeonmaster?

Details

The Dungeonmaster Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Ragewar: The Challenges of Excalibrate” and “Herrscher der Hölle”.

Also known as
  • Ragewar: The Challenges of Excalibrate
  • Herrscher der Hölle
  • O Mestre do Jogo
  • El amo del calabozo
  • Saatanan lunnaat
  • Le maître du jeu
  • Mestema, le maître du donjon
  • Il demone delle galassie infernali
  • Wladca podziemi
  • SFダンジョン・マスター/魔界からの脱出
  • Хозяин подземной тюрьмы
  • 黑暗大师

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FAQ

The Dungeonmaster FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Dungeonmaster, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Dungeonmaster?

The Dungeonmaster runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was The Dungeonmaster released?

The Dungeonmaster was released on February 1, 1985.

Who directed The Dungeonmaster?

The Dungeonmaster was directed by John Carl Buechler, Charles Band and Michael Karp.

More films by John Carl Buechler

Who is in the cast of The Dungeonmaster?

The Dungeonmaster stars Jeffrey Byron, Leslie Wing and Richard Moll, among 10 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Dungeonmaster?

In the US, The Dungeonmaster is streaming on fuboTV, MGM Plus and MGM+ (availability from JustWatch).

How is The Dungeonmaster rated?

The Dungeonmaster has 11 on Metacritic and 49% on TMDB.

Does The Dungeonmaster have a post-credit scene?

No. The Dungeonmaster has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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