Paul Verhoeven goes medieval in Flesh + Blood (1985). Very dark, grim, grungy. Rutger Hauer in anti-hero mode as a 16th century mercenary (he butchers a nun early on). Uncomfortable viewing. Not a trace of romanticism or idealism. Great movie.
My review: https://princeplanetmovies.blogspot.com/2024/08/flesh-blood-1985.html