"There is an overwhelming interest in films about Vikings. Any search for a Viking movies ranking will show you that this genre has really picked up the pace in recent years. Viking movies feature Norse warriors, worshiping a variety of fun and often terrifying gods, and looking for new places to pillage and conquer. All of this sounds like it could be a good time for those who enjoy epic battles with a vague atmosphere of the supernatural.
Unfortunately, while there are plenty of good Viking movies to choose from, there are also quite a few schlocky efforts that can't quite overcome obstacles such as a painfully low budget or a mediocre script. The best examples of this genre, like anything you would find by going through gangster movies or perhaps westerns, generally combine the visceral thrill of watching dirty, sweaty people killing other people on the sprawling field of blood and conquest with compelling characters and plot. The Northman stands as a good example of this."
