Disillusioned by the brutality of his village, Erik (Tim Robbins) sets out on a quest to find the "Horn Resounding" to end the Age of Ragnarok and bring peace.
The film is available on Best Buy and Movies Unlimited , though some Blu-ray releases have been criticized for picture quality issues (banding). Erik the Viking (1989)
A children's book version, also titled Erik the Viking and written by Terry Jones, exists, offering a different, highly praised telling of the saga.
The film features a lower-budget aesthetic, utilizing creative, practical, or limited effects, such as in the sea monster scene.
The movie is a blend of mythic adventure, satire, and non-stop "profound silliness". It is often compared to Jabberwocky in tone rather than traditional slapstick comedy.