... Herbert's cultures, ideas, and even ideologies. Although lacking the immediacy and star-powered genius of David Lynch's cinematic adaptation, John Harrison's version is a feast for those who have never read the book or who read it long ago and only remember a 'Cliff Notes' version of it. The strong stage background of the actors supplemented ... must face a Bene Gesserit test involving a box and a poisonous ring known as a gom jobar. Although Paul passes the test, he is powerless to stop his father's death and the fall of House Atreides to House Harkonnen, led by Baron Harkonnen (Ian McN...

• Word Count: 1234
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School