DEATHSTALKER Is the Wildest Fantasy Movie of 2025 | Interview (Daniel Bernhardt & Steven Kostanski)

Sean Chandler sits down with Daniel Bernhardt (John Wick, Nobody) and Steven Kostanski (Psycho Goreman) to talk about their new fantasy action epic DEATHSTALKER (2025) — a Roger Corman revival packed with swords, monsters, and old-school practical effects. They discuss bringing back the sword-and-sorcery vibe of the ‘80s, the insane creature suits, collaborating with Slash and Bear McCreary on the music, and how Bernhardt’s action background shaped the role. This one’s a love letter to Conan, Xena, and Bloodsport fans alike. SKIP AHEAD 0:00 – Full-Circle Intro: From my 1998 Bloodsport II review to DEATHSTALKER (2025) 1:26 – Why DEATHSTALKER now? Fantasy renaissance & the Corman connection 2:54 – Why Daniel Bernhardt? Steven’s pitch, tight pants, swords… sold! 3:37 – Bulking Up for the Role: On-set pump checks & going “full Arnold” 4:18 – Genre Expectations: Paying homage to the Schwarzenegger era 5:00 – Practical FX Ethos: Monsters, suits, and making it all by hand 6:01 – How Many Suits? Building (and breaking) six creature costumes 6:28 – Fighting in Suits: Choreo, visibility, safety, and selling it big 8:04 – The Spinning Hook Kick Story (…and maybe kicking a monster in the face) 8:44 – Unexpected Influences: Mortal Kombat: Conquest, Xena/Hercules, Fist of the North Star 10:30 – Favorite Visuals: Quarry walk, background giants & that matte-painting ending 11:38 – Music & Theme: Slash + Bear McCreary and the return of the Deathstalker II theme 12:31 – NOBODY Training Story: Bob Odenkirk’s note—“play it straight, don’t play the joke” 14:11 – Tone & Comedy: Real stakes, no winking; why the laughs land harder 15:19 – Directing Style: Sandbox, improv, and the heartfelt reunion moment 16:22 – Casting Switch: Laurie in the creature role & the chemistry it created 18:15 – Wrap-Up: Corman vibes, my “cameo watch,” and thank-yous 👉 Watch till the end for behind-the-scenes stories, martial arts talk, and their hilarious banter about tight pants, broken monsters, and spinning hook kicks! 📺 More interviews & reviews: @SeanChandlerTalksAbout 🎥 Subscribe for more movie talk every week! #Deathstalker #DanielBernhardt #StevenKostanski #PsychoGoreman #RogerCorman #FantasyMovies #SwordAndSorcery #ActionMovies #MartialArtsMovies #SeanChandlerTalksAbout #MovieInterviews #Bloodsport #ConanTheBarbarian #Slash #BearMcCreary #FantasticFest2025 ___________________________________ This is a clip from my weekly Ask Me Anything show on Patreon. If you're interested in my box office round up series, my weekly AMAs or other Patreon exclusives check out my Patreon page here:   / seanchandler   ____________________________________ FIND ME ONLINE INSTAGRAM @seantalksabout TWITTER @kirkneverdied FACEBOOK   / seanchandlertalksabout   Patreon   / seanchandler   This is a Sean Chandler Plus video FIND THE SEAN CHANDLER PODCAST: ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xv87P7... GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivxlw... STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-... PODBEAN: https://seanchandler.podbean.com My Merch Store https://www.teepublic.com/stores/sean... Check out the complete list of gear I use for creating my YouTube videos here: https://kit.co/SeanChandler/my-youtub... See a list of my posters (and where to get them) here: https://kit.co/SeanChandler/my-movie-... See a list of my Funko Pops here: https://kit.co/SeanChandler/my-funko-... Fan Mail can be sent to: Sean M. Chandler PO Box 1042 Hutto, TX 78634 VIDEO SUMMARYThis video contains Sean Chandler Talks About's DEATHSTALKER Returns! Daniel Bernhardt & Steven Kostanski Talk Fantasy, Monsters & Slash! From BLOODSPORT to DEATHSTALKER: Daniel Bernhardt’s Wild New Fantasy Epic! DEATHSTALKER (2025) — Behind the Madness with Director Steven Kostanski & Star Daniel Bernhardt! Roger Corman’s Fantasy Universe Is BACK | Deathstalker Interview with the Star & Director “We Built It All by Hand” – The INSANE Practical FX of DEATHSTALKER (2025) DEATHSTALKER Is the Wildest Fantasy Movie of 2025 | Exclusive Interview! Daniel Bernhardt on Becoming the New Deathstalker & Arnold’s Influence! The Psycho Goreman Director’s Crazy New Fantasy Movie (DEATHSTALKER 2025) DEATHSTALKER 2025: Inside the Sword, Sorcery & Slash Collaboration From Bloodsport 2 to Deathstalker: Daniel Bernhardt’s Full Circle Moment! AFFLIATE DISCLAIMER I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, and/or link to any products or services from this video.