In Castlevania: The Movie, Simon Belmont will wield a sword
Remember the $50 million Castlevania movie announcement a while back? Director Paul W. S. Anderson has been at work on the script and it’s taking some liberties with the universe the game series takes place in.
According to CC2K Mr. Anderson almost completely ignores the existing storyline in favor of plot so reminiscent of Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
To quote: “Gone is the epic struggle that spans generations between Dracula and the Belmont clan. Gone are the monstrous inhabitants of Castlevania such as mummies, Medusa, and Frankenstein’s monster that stand in the way of Simon’s quest. Gone even is the signature weapon of the Belmonts, the Vampire Killer – a sacred chain whip that is used so successfully to battle the forces of darkness.
Instead for some reason we are introduced to Castlevania through the eyes of German soldiers during World War II, who seek to use it as a temporary stronghold but are quickly dispatched by its sinister inhabitants.
Though I said Vampire Killer is gone from this script, Simon does wield what is described as a chain whip in two instances. However, it is nondescript and in one of the occasions is wielded as an off-hand weapon. So what is Simon armed with throughout the film? A f*cking sword.”
Although things might change, since the script is being re-tooled before production begins. — Via Kotaku
