It’s the kind of movie you watch with friends, a few drinks, and the understanding that you’re allowed to laugh at it and with it. Billy Zane’s performance alone is worth the price of admission (or the click on Netflix).
The film takes place in a time when Egypt is fragmented into small kingdoms, each ruled by a different warlord. The story follows a young Arpid (played by Michael Copon), a Nubian warrior who is on a quest for revenge against the ruthless warlord, Talus (played by Tom Wu). Along the way, Arpid teams up with a group of warriors, including the young Mathayus (played by Victor Webster), who would later become the Scorpion King. the scorpion king: rise of a warrior
Let’s take a deep dive into the sands of Akkad and explore what makes this prequel tick. It’s the kind of movie you watch with