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The "hero" Beowulf is a woman who harbors a secret more dangerous than Grendel. Unlike the original epic, the film explores a romantic subplot between the Princess and Beowulf. Key Themes & Features

is a 2022 indie film that provides a subversive, queer retelling of the Old English epic poem Beowulf . Directed by David Axe, this darkly comical fantasy reimagines the legendary hero as a woman and injects the story with modern dialogue and inclusive themes. Core Storyline Bae Wolf

The film intentionally flips the gender of several characters; for instance, the legend claims Beowulf was male simply because people assumed "you need balls to hold a sword". The "hero" Beowulf is a woman who harbors

Fearless Princess Freawaru goes in search of a savior and hires the wandering warrior Beowulf. Directed by David Axe, this darkly comical fantasy

Set in 500 A.D. Denmark, the kingdom of Heorot—portrayed as a mead-soaked "party town"—is being terrorized by the monster Grendel.

It maintains a "schlocky" and satirical tone, contrasting historical settings with very contemporary attitudes and speech. Where to Watch