THE VAULT

Beowulf & Grendel (2005) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 5.6/100

The Hero. The Monster. The Myth.

The Premise

The blood-soaked tale of a Norse warrior's battle against the great and murderous troll, Grendel. Heads will roll. Out of allegiance to the King Hrothgar, the much respected Lord of the Danes, Beowulf leads a troop of warriors across the sea to rid a village of the marauding monster.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Beowulf & Grendel taps into fundamental fears. The 5.6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of hero, mythology, mythical creature continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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