A queen sends the powerful and feared sorceress Gray Alys to the ghostly wilderness of the Lost Lands in search of a magical power, where she and her guide, the drifter Boyce, must outwit and outfight both man and demon.

Squandering George R.R. Martin's source material on an incomprehensible eyesore, Paul W.S. Anderson's In the Lost Lands could use its own map out of the wilderness.

'In the Lost Lands' is an ambitious but flawed dark fantasy epic with strong performances from Dave Bautista and Milla Jovovich. The film's blend of post-apocalyptic, western, and fantasy genres creates a visually striking yet often confusing narrative. Critics praise the action sequences and special effects but criticize the pacing, script, and character development. The world-building and visual design receive mixed reactions, with some finding it immersive and others deeming it lackluster. The adaptation of George R. R. Martin's short story is noted, with varying opinions on its faithfulness and effectiveness.