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Richard Fleischer's 1971 film attempts to reconstruct events and, in the process, delivers one of the most genuinely chilling entries in the serial killer canon.

Nemo may prefer a diet of marine delicacies but there's never any danger that his vessel will run short of ham.

This is a film made entirely from hints and suggestions, red herrings and glimpses of a world in which nothing is orderly.

There's still that thrilling Basil Poledouris score and there's some great creature work by Carlo Rambaldi.

Contains vast plot holes that even small children will be quick to spot.

Nielsen may not have been able to act - and this is by far her worst performance - but she certainly had the charisma to carry off the role, together with the all-important muscle.

With such a powerful story and a charismatic lead like Heston, it's hard to go wrong.

All this is beautifully shot and will not disappoint noir fans with its superb lighting and stylish camerawork.

Big on drama, action and shouting, The Vikings is the sort of tale that Norsemen themselves would have appreciated.