Reign of the Gargoyles
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Set in Europe during World War II
, Reign of the Gargoyles is a TV film released in the United states on 24 March 2007.
, it was directed by Ayton Davis and written by Chase Parker. Other cast include Wes Ramsey
, Sean Mahon as Deacon, Julia Rose
as Sophie, Billy Lush
as Chick, John Ashton
as Commander Latham and Brad Beyer
as Porter.
s to life to combat U.S. forces. Instead the gargoyles kill the Nazis and then attack local villages. After an American bomber attack is devastated by the gargoyles, the US launches another bomber force in an attempt to destroy them. The crew of a bomber, the 'Grey Ghost' flown by 'Gus' (Joe Penny) is attacked by the gargoyles and crashes.
The crew parachute to safety before the bomber crashes, but are again attacked by gargoyles. Some are rescued by British soldiers, others by local villagers. The remaining crew all meet up again in a church the locals are sheltering in. A local woman fills them in on the legends behind the gargoyles.
The gargoyles can be defeated as they were once before, by piercing the heart of the original gargoyle with the Spear of Destiny. The knight who defeated the gargoyles was buried with the spear. To overcome the gargoyles the flight crew must retrieve the spear.
The 'King Gargoyle' attacks, tearing a soldier in half. The church and surrounds are then bombed by Junkers 88 German JU-88 bombers, which the gargoyles attacks. The American aircrew, village woman and British soldiers leave to find the spear. The German army arrives looking for the aircrew and kill a villager to force the others to talk.
Two of the aircrew, Porter and Nash, are captured by the German army and left tied up in the open to distract the gargoyles.
The tomb is reached and the spear recovered. However, the Germans arrive just then and attack. Most of them are killed, but Gus (Joe Penny) is shot and killed by the last German Officer. The Officer is then shot, and the gargoyles arrive, but hold back in fear of the Spear.
Down to four, two British, the woman and one airman discover their friends remains, then continue on to the ruins to kill the 'King' gargoyle. They enter the ruins and are again attacked by the gargoyles. They kill many and also retrieve many maps and other documents left by the Nazis. One of the fliers and a British soldier fly a German Heinkel 111 (He111) bomber up to confront the Gargoyles, while the remaining airman and the village woman on the ground are also attacked. The King gargoyle is rammed by the bomber and those aboard stab him with the Spear, returning him to stone. All the other gargoyles also turn back into stone, just in the nick of time to save the woman and airman below in the ruins.
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Reign of the Gargoyles is a TV film released in the United states on 24 March 2007.
Cast
Starring Joe PennyJoe Penny
Joseph Edward Penny, Jr., credited as Joe Penny is an actor best known for his role as Nick Ryder on the detective series Riptide from 1984 to 1986 and for his role as Jake Styles in the CBS television series Jake and the Fatman from 1987 to 1992.-Early life:Penny was born in London, England to an...
, it was directed by Ayton Davis and written by Chase Parker. Other cast include Wes Ramsey
Wes Ramsey
Wesley A. Ramsey is an American actor.He is perhaps best known for his performance in the romantic drama Latter Days and for his multiple appearances in Charmed as Wyatt Halliwell.- Film credits :*Way Off Broadway...
, Sean Mahon as Deacon, Julia Rose
Julia Rose
Julia Rose is an actress. She has guest starred in many American television shows such as Star Trek: Enterprise, Code Monkeys, and CSI: NY. She studied Diplomatic History at the University of Pennsylvania. Her father is a Norwegian United Nations diplomat, while her mother is an Armenian actress...
as Sophie, Billy Lush
Billy Lush
Billy Lush is an American actor from New Haven, Connecticut. He graduated from Coral Springs High School in Coral Springs, Florida in 1999. He later attended Florida State University to pursue theatre. He is known for his portrayal of Kevin Donnelly on the NBC drama The Black Donnellys, which was...
as Chick, John Ashton
John Ashton (actor)
John David Ashton is an American actor born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and graduate of the University of Southern California School of Theatre.John Ashton attended Enfield High School in Enfield, Connecticut....
as Commander Latham and Brad Beyer
Brad Beyer
Bradford G. Beyer, Jr. is an American actor.A native of Waukesha, Wisconsin and a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School, Beyer briefly attended the University of Minnesota before moving to New York to pursue an acting career, on the advice of a professor.Beyer's roles include guest appearances...
as Porter.
Plot
Germany discover ancient ruins full of stone gargoyles. They bring the gargoyleGargoyle
In architecture, a gargoyle is a carved stone grotesque, usually made of granite, with a spout designed to convey water from a roof and away from the side of a building thereby preventing rainwater from running down masonry walls and eroding the mortar between...
s to life to combat U.S. forces. Instead the gargoyles kill the Nazis and then attack local villages. After an American bomber attack is devastated by the gargoyles, the US launches another bomber force in an attempt to destroy them. The crew of a bomber, the 'Grey Ghost' flown by 'Gus' (Joe Penny) is attacked by the gargoyles and crashes.
The crew parachute to safety before the bomber crashes, but are again attacked by gargoyles. Some are rescued by British soldiers, others by local villagers. The remaining crew all meet up again in a church the locals are sheltering in. A local woman fills them in on the legends behind the gargoyles.
- A group of pagans built a statue of their "horned king" deity out of a mysterious 'bloodstone' and brought it to life to take vengeance on their persecutors. It destroyed their enemies, but found it could bring other stone gargoyles to life itself. It built a gargoyle army of its own then turned on its creators and killed them all.
The gargoyles can be defeated as they were once before, by piercing the heart of the original gargoyle with the Spear of Destiny. The knight who defeated the gargoyles was buried with the spear. To overcome the gargoyles the flight crew must retrieve the spear.
The 'King Gargoyle' attacks, tearing a soldier in half. The church and surrounds are then bombed by Junkers 88 German JU-88 bombers, which the gargoyles attacks. The American aircrew, village woman and British soldiers leave to find the spear. The German army arrives looking for the aircrew and kill a villager to force the others to talk.
Two of the aircrew, Porter and Nash, are captured by the German army and left tied up in the open to distract the gargoyles.
The tomb is reached and the spear recovered. However, the Germans arrive just then and attack. Most of them are killed, but Gus (Joe Penny) is shot and killed by the last German Officer. The Officer is then shot, and the gargoyles arrive, but hold back in fear of the Spear.
Down to four, two British, the woman and one airman discover their friends remains, then continue on to the ruins to kill the 'King' gargoyle. They enter the ruins and are again attacked by the gargoyles. They kill many and also retrieve many maps and other documents left by the Nazis. One of the fliers and a British soldier fly a German Heinkel 111 (He111) bomber up to confront the Gargoyles, while the remaining airman and the village woman on the ground are also attacked. The King gargoyle is rammed by the bomber and those aboard stab him with the Spear, returning him to stone. All the other gargoyles also turn back into stone, just in the nick of time to save the woman and airman below in the ruins.
External links
- "Review: Reign of The Gargoyles" Foywonder.com