Perseus battles a kingdom's monsters and tyranny—one petrifying glare at a time.
SON OF HERCULES VS. MEDUSA
To avenge his father's death and free the people of Seriphos from the evil King Galinor of Argus, the noble Perseus must defeat a dragon -- and the monster Medusa, whose steely gaze has cast the kingdom's best soldiers into stone.
Quick Answer
Son of Hercules vs. Medusa is a 1963 Spain-Italy adventure fantasy film directed by Alberto De Martino about Perseus, the lost prince, who confronts the monstrous Medusa and an evil usurper to avenge his father's death and free his people.
Programmer's Pick
Where else can you get a beefcake hero, a kingdom extorting travelers with a lake monster, and a Medusa with a single eye? Sword-and-sandal fans, this is your ticket to mythological mayhem—with extra loincloth.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Alberto De Martino
- Writers
- Mario Guerra, Luciano Martino, José Mallorquí, Ernesto Gastaldi, Alberto De Martino, Vittorio Vighi
- Release
- 1963
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Country
- Spain, Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Also Known As
- Medusa Against the Son of Hercules, Perseus Against the Monsters, Persée L'invincible, Medusa vs. the Son of Hercules
Why This Matters
This 1963 Italian-Spanish sword and sandal film exemplifies the international collaborations of the genre and offers a loose adaptation of the Perseus and Medusa myth, directed by Alberto De Martino and starring Richard Harrison.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Classic sword-and-sandal action with brawny heroes, gladiator battles, and ancient Greek drama.
A unique take on Medusa as a lake-haunting creature whose petrifying gaze is weaponized by a corrupt kingdom.
Perseus faces both a dragon and Medusa, raising the monster quota for any self-respecting cult fantasy flick.
Bare-chested heroes, gladiatorial combat, and martial arts—delivered with plenty of brawn.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Medusa haunts the lake and attacks soldiers
Medusa's petrifying gaze
Turns victims to stone; kingdom extorts tolls using her
Ancient Greece, around the lake and kingdom of Argos
Questions from the Vault
Who directed Son of Hercules vs. Medusa? +
Son of Hercules vs. Medusa was directed by Alberto De Martino.
How long is Son of Hercules vs. Medusa? +
Son of Hercules vs. Medusa has a runtime of 82 minutes.
What genre is Son of Hercules vs. Medusa? +
Son of Hercules vs. Medusa is an adventure fantasy film.
Where can I watch Son of Hercules vs. Medusa? +
You can watch Son of Hercules vs. Medusa on SassyFlix.
How is Medusa used by the kingdom in the film? +
The kingdom of Argos uses Medusa to impose suffocating tolls on those who pass through, exploiting her power to turn victims to stone.
What happens to Perseus after he is captured? +
Perseus is forced to fight as a gladiator for the troops of the evil monarch but manages to escape and plots to overthrow the villain.
