SOLOMON KANE (15) James Purefoy, Pete Postlethwaite, Mackenzie Crook, Rachel Hurd-Wood. Director: Michael J Bassett.

MICHAEL J Bassett writes and directs this historical action adventure based on the character created by Robert E Howard.

In the battle for England's glory in the 16th century, Solomon Kane (James Purefoy) and his men leave nothing but death and destruction in their wake.

Merciless and utterly unstoppable, the warriors cut a swathe through all enemies, led by Solomon and his trademark pistols, cutlass and rapier.

During an expedition in northern Africa, Solomon storms a castle seeking treasure, only to see his men slain one by one by demonic creatures.

The Reaper comes for Solomon to claim his soul, and the only way to escape this hellish fate is for Solomon to renounce violence and his sins. Returning to England, Solomon befriends a Puritan, William Crowthorn (Pete Postlethwaite) and his family, and he grows especially fond of daughter Meredith (Rachel Hurd-Wood).

When an evil overlord and his hordes kill the family and capture Meredith, Solomon risks his soul by returning to his old, bloodthirsty ways to launch a daring rescue mission.