Seventh Son

Seventh Son (2014) casts a brooding shadow over its medieval setting, focusing on John Gregory, a seventh son who serves as the local protector against supernatural threats. Aging and weary, Gregory recruits Thomas Ward, a young farmer's son, as his apprentice. As Ward undergoes rigorous training, the film explores the fine line between survival and succumbing to the malevolent forces that threaten their world. Director Sergei Bodrov weaves a tense narrative around this mentor-apprentice dynamic, though the film struggles to match the depth and intimacy of its premise.