Set against the stunning desert backdrop of ancient Egypt, the story picks up where the previous film left off. Mathayus (Victor Webster), the once-powerful warrior king, has lost his kingdom and his queen to the plague and has taken up a new life working as an assassin-for-hire. He’s forced to face his fiercest demons when he’s hired by Horus (Ron Perlman), the King of Egypt, and his ally, King Ramusan, to protect the empire from falling into the hands of Horus’s evil brother Talus (Billy Zane). To help Mathayus on his quest, Horus has also employed Olaf (Bostin Christopher), a warrior with superior fighting abilities but who hasn’t yet learned how to fully embrace his gifts. Mathayus, with his somber “I work alone” attitude, struggles to deal with Olaf’s bumbling, laid-back nature but realizes that his unique skills are imperative to the dangerous mission that lies ahead.
In return for their services, Mathayus is promised the hand of Ramusan’s beautiful daughter, Silda (Krystal Vee), for marriage. He agrees only after learning that she possesses the Eye of God’s Medallion, a seemingly ornate piece of jewelry but one that grants its owner with supernatural powers. Before Mathayus can collect his reward, he and Olaf must first rescue the princess from Talus’s imprisonment. Little do they know, Silda has plans of her own and to reclaim his fallen glory, Mathayus will have to fight the biggest fight of his life.
You can join the adventure January 10, 2012 when The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption is released on blu-ray and DVD in one easy combo pack. Bonus features include deleted and extended scenes, a gag reel, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive commentaries and interviews with the director and undefeated black belt champion Victor Webster. It also includes a digital copy of the film that’s compatible with iTunes, and most Apple and Android devices. ~Soriyya Bawa