At the time Conan was released, the media were inclined to condemn Hollywood's portrayals of violence; typical action films showed the hero attaining his goals by killing all who stood in his way.
No momento da estrea de Conan, os medios inclináronse a condenar a representación de violencia de Hollywood; os filmes de acción típicos amosaban ó heroe conseguindo os seus obxectivos matando a tódolos que se interpoñían no seu camiño.