The 13th Warrior (1999)

The 13th Warrior (1999), directed by John McTiernan and based on Michael Crichton’s novel Eaters of the Dead, is an action-adventure film that blends historical fiction with elements of horror and mythology. The film stars Antonio Banderas as the lead character and offers a unique take on the Viking era.
The story follows Ahmad ibn Fadlan (Antonio Banderas), a 10th-century Arab ambassador who is sent on a diplomatic mission to the north. After arriving in a Viking settlement, he finds himself embroiled in a series of terrifying events when a group of warriors, led by the formidable Buliwyf (Vladimir Kulich), seek help to combat a mysterious threat.
The village is being terrorized by a savage group known as the Wendol, who are rumored to be monstrous creatures. Buliwyf’s band of warriors, consisting of twelve men, seeks a thirteenth to accompany them on their perilous journey to confront this threat. Despite his initial reluctance, Ahmad joins the group and must navigate the challenges of their brutal world while learning to fight alongside them.