The Scorpion King: Book of Souls

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The Scorpion King: Book of Souls
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Directed by Don Michael Paul
Written byDavid Alton Hedges
Frank DeJohn
Produced by Mike Elliott
Starring
Narrated by Peter Jessop
CinematographyHein de Vos
Edited byVanick Moradian
Music by Frederik Wiedmann
Production
companies
Universal 1440 Entertainment [1]
Sean Daniel Company
Sommers Company
Misher Films
Distributed by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Release date
  • October 23, 2018 (2018-10-23)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Scorpion King: Book of Souls is a 2018 American direct-to-video sword and sorcery action-adventure film. [1] As the fifth and final installment in The Scorpion King series, it represents the culmination of the original series and a sequel to The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power . [2] The film stars Zach McGowan as Mathayus, along with Pearl Thusi, Mayling Ng, and Peter Mensah in supporting roles. Directed by Don Michael Paul and written by David Alton Hedges.

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Plot

In ancient Egypt, King Memtep forges a powerful sword known as the Fang of Anubis after striking a deal with the god of the underworld. The blade gains its strength by capturing the souls of those it slays, with their names inscribed in the mystical Book of Souls.

Centuries later, the evil warlord Nebserek unearths the Fang and begins a campaign of conquest. Meanwhile, a Nubian warrior named Tala seeks the legendary Scorpion King to help defeat Nebserek. She rescues a blacksmith named Mathayus, believed to be the Scorpion King, and enlists him on a quest to stop the dark power rising in Egypt.

Together, they face numerous challenges, including battles with mercenaries, a warrior tribe known as the Black Arrows, and a golem named Enkidu who protects Amina—the human embodiment of the Book of Souls. With Amina's help, they uncover the secret to destroying the Fang: it can only be neutralized by sacrificing the Book itself.

As Nebserek closes in, a climactic battle erupts. Enkidu dies protecting Amina, Tala ascends as Queen of Nubia, and Mathayus embraces his role as the Scorpion King. In a final act of sacrifice, Amina willingly perishes to break the curse of the sword, releasing the trapped souls. Mathayus departs alone, having fulfilled his destiny once more.

Cast

Production

The film was produced by Universal 1440 Entertainment and shot primarily in South Africa. Don Michael Paul, known for helming sequels such as Tremors 5: Bloodlines and Death Race: Beyond Anarchy, returned to direct. Principal photography featured on-location shooting in arid, desert-like environments to simulate ancient Egypt and Nubia. Zach McGowan was cast as the new Scorpion King, taking over the role previously played by actors like Dwayne Johnson and Victor Webster. The film marked the fifth and final entry in The Scorpion King franchise. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 "From Universal 1440 Entertainment: Scorpion King: Book Of Souls". prnewswire.com. Aug 16, 2018. Retrieved 26 Dec 2018.
  2. ↑ "The Scorpion King: Book of Souls (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes . 2018-08-07. Retrieved March 1, 2024.[ failed verification ]
  3. ↑ Entertainment, Universal Pictures Home. "From Universal 1440 Entertainment: Scorpion King: Book Of Souls". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2025-07-26.
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