It may not have been a fire swamp or mutant rats, and there may not have been any princess to reassure like there was in the film "The Princess Bride," but actor Cary Elwes did survive.

I introduced my kids to The Princess Bride and learned surprising lessons about blood, ROUSs, and even its hidden Christmas ...

The Princess Bride might be best known for its romance and comedy, but the beloved fantasy classic also has plenty of exciting fight scenes too.

I'll tell you—it's because we have to go through the equivalent of a fire swamp comparable to what Westley and Buttercup faced before we can finally get published!