Nothing says the holiday season like a bloody technological marvel of a flick like “Beowulf.” Ever since the project was announced I have been psyched. Yes, I’ll admit that director Robert Zemeckis did freak me out a bit with those dead-eyed motion capture characters in “The Polar Express.”

But this is a full-throttle action tale. And nobody — but nobody — can push the envelope like Zemeckis. Throw in Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins (the long-awaited “Alexander” reunion!) plus Ray Winstone, John Malkovich , and Crispin Glover, and the deal is done. Take my money. I’m there.

As if you needed more proof of how cool this one is going to be, check out an awesome new photo exclusive to MTV News right here. It’s Beowulf himself, bloody and battle-ready.