Deathstalker (1983) is a gloriously tasteless entry in the sword and sorcery genre, replete with barbaric bravado, gratuitous nudity, and over-the-top violence—all staples of early 1980s fantasy cinema. Produced by B-movie legend Roger Corman, the film embraces its low-budget roots with gleeful abandon. Rick Hill plays the titular rebel warrior on a quest to recover magical artifacts and defeat an evil sorcerer.

Amidst the chaos and carnage, Playboy Playmate Barbi Benton appears as Princess Codille, a seductive noblewoman caught up in the brutal world of swords and spells. Though her screen time is brief, Benton makes a memorable impression, blending charm with a touch of mystery. Her casting adds a layer of exploitative appeal that matches the film’s brash, pulpy tone.

Deathstalker isn’t interested in depth or nuance; It delivers exactly what VHS viewers wanted: blood, tits, and barbarism from a more uncivilized age.