Appreciated 10 Years Later: Vin Diesel's Floppy Fantasy Film Becomes Netflix's Surprise Chart Leader
The dark story has potential.
Vin Diesel's The Last Witch Hunter has soared to No. 4 on Netflix's top 10. For a film that critics once called "dark and drawn-out," it's getting a second life — viewers have clearly been drawn in by the mix of fantasy and action.
But most importantly, this is perfect timing for Netflix. The streamer is currently developing a Dungeons & Dragons series, and the success of The Hunter suggests an obvious solution: cast Vin Diesel in the lead role.
The Last Witch Hunter Plot
In the world of The Last Witch Hunter, a secret war has been going on for centuries between witches and their pursuers. The protagonist, Kaulder, is the last of an ancient brotherhood of hunters, having outlived his enemies and comrades. When the powerful Witch Queen he once defeated unexpectedly returns to life, a new chapter in their confrontation begins.
The insidious witch plans to destroy humanity with a deadly epidemic. To stop the disaster, Kaulder is forced to make an unexpected alliance - teaming up with one of the witches.
The Last Witch Hunter on Netflix
In 2015, critics tore the film to shreds: Rotten Tomatoes has only 18% positive reviews, accusations of being too long and not matching Diesel's image.
Nevertheless, Netflix subscribers have shown interest in the film in the last week. The film suddenly appeared in 4th place in the top 10. The Hunter proved that the audience is still interested in dark fantasy universes with charismatic antiheroes in the spirit of Dungeons and Dragons.
Just in time: Netflix is currently developing a project from this universe. And fans believe that if they want to achieve popularity on streaming, they should prepare a role for Diesel in the future film.
