Deathstalker (1983) is a gloriously trashy entry in the sword-and-sorcery genre, packed with barbarian bravado, gratuitous nudity, and over-the-top violence — all staples of early ’80s fantasy cinema. Produced by B-movie legend Roger Corman, the film embraces its low-budget roots with gleeful abandon. Rick Hill stars as the titular rogue warrior on a quest to retrieve magical artifacts and defeat an evil sorcerer.

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

Deathstalker isn’t interested in depth or nuance; it delivers exactly what the VHS crowd wanted — blood, boobs, and barbarism from a more uncivilized age.