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Dog Soldiers

  • 2002
  • 16
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Dog Soldiers (2002)
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Folk HorrorWerewolf HorrorActionHorrorThriller

A routine military exercise turns into a nightmare in the Scottish wilderness.A routine military exercise turns into a nightmare in the Scottish wilderness.A routine military exercise turns into a nightmare in the Scottish wilderness.

  • Director
    • Neil Marshall
  • Writer
    • Neil Marshall
  • Stars
    • Sean Pertwee
    • Kevin McKidd
    • Emma Cleasby
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    69K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,737
    1,184
    • Director
      • Neil Marshall
    • Writer
      • Neil Marshall
    • Stars
      • Sean Pertwee
      • Kevin McKidd
      • Emma Cleasby
    • 687User reviews
    • 137Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Dog Soldiers: Terrifying Transformation
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    Sean Pertwee
    Sean Pertwee
    • Wells
    Kevin McKidd
    Kevin McKidd
    • Cooper
    Emma Cleasby
    Emma Cleasby
    • Megan
    Liam Cunningham
    Liam Cunningham
    • Ryan
    Thomas Lockyer
    • Bruce
    Darren Morfitt
    • Spoon
    Chris Robson
    • Joe
    Leslie Simpson
    • Terry
    Tina Landini
    • Camper
    Craig Conway
    Craig Conway
    • Camper
    Villrikke's Acer
    • Sam the Dog
    Bryn Walters
    • Werewolf
    Ben Wright
    Ben Wright
    • Werewolf
    Brian Claxton Payne
    • Werewolf
    • Director
      • Neil Marshall
    • Writer
      • Neil Marshall
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    7ma-cortes

    Thrilling movie full of amazing makeup work , noisy action and kinetic energy

    This exciting movie is packed with noisy action, unbelievable stunts, tension, thrills, chills, and lots of blood and gore, including throating-slit ,beheading, impaling and slashing . A squad of English soldiers (Sean Pertwee , Kevin McKidd , among others) on training in the lonesome Scottish wilderness ,during manoeuvres in the dark , deep forests of Scotland region , find a wounded Special Forces captain (Liam Cunningham )and the carnage remains of his band . As they encounter zoologist named Megan (Emma Cleasby), it results out that werewolves are active in the country. After getting away the find shelter in a country house but the group encounters a pack of carnivorous, crawling creatures are waiting for them . They find themselves caught , hunted, and waiting for the long night to reach its ending . They have to prepare for some action , hope running thin and chances slipping away, as the there will be a full moon tonight with time running out .Some of them undergo a dental and hirsute transformation at the night and going on a murderous rampage every time the moon is full .

    The motion picture displays action,suspense,terror with claustrophobic touches and is quite entertaining . This is a gripping, exciting , high-octane nightmare of the worse scenario with terrible werewolves stalking a soldiers team . The screenwriter provided a well-knit plot with mystery and horror, giving full rein to Neil Marshall natural talent for the terror and action genre . The theme of people being stranded in a hostile, perilous environment with attackers creatures is justly reminiscent of former films and subsequently to be made another story in similar style titled ¨The descent¨ . Stirring musical score fitting to action by Mark Thomas and appropriate cinematography Sam McCurdy . The motion picture is decently directed by Neil Marshall with splendid visual style but with no originally because he has copied previous films. Neal is expert in making brutally violent horror movies (Doomsday, The descent). Rating: Good, better than average, the film is classified PG-13 for lots of guts, gore and violence. This remarkable action film appeal to terror genre buffs .
    8kevin_robbins

    Dog Soldiers is an outstanding addition to the werewolf genre

    I recently enjoyed the UK 🇬🇧 gem Dog Soldiers (2002) on Prime. The storyline follows a British military unit sent to the Scottish countryside for training exercises where they've heard stories of strange events they think are meant to scare them. Upon arrival, the discovery of scattered soldiers' corpses confirms the unsettling rumors.

    Directed and written by Neil Marshall (known for The Descent) and featuring Sean Pertwee (from Event Horizon), Kevin McKidd (Trainspotting), Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones) and Emma Cleasby (Doomsday).

    This British werewolf film stands out with its well-chosen settings that immerse you in the unfolding events. The cast is impeccably selected and deliver authentic dialogue making the circumstances feel believable. While the special effects and costumes might take some adjustment, they grow on you as the story unfolds. As every werewolf movie needs, the transformation sequence is excellent, and the action maintains its intensity until the last 30 minutes, which are a horror cinematic goldmine. The concluding werewolf sequences are elite, featuring exceptional gore, blood splatter, flying appendages, and more gore.

    In summary, Dog Soldiers is an outstanding addition to the werewolf genre, earning a solid 8/10. I highly recommend it.
    7johnspringer-95440

    A Simple Werewolf Movie Done Right

    It's proof that a simple concept can be very entertaining when done well. A routine army training exercise in the remote Scottish highlands becomes a desperate fight for survival when the soldiers run across some werewolves. The plot's about as basic as it gets but the film benefits from good performances (the cast is particularly adept at conveying the grizzled camaraderie of the protagonists), intelligent use of practical effects, moments of understated humor and well-staged action. With the exception of one unearned and undercooked twist the script is tight and coherent.

    Routinely and deservedly ranked among the best werewolf films, it's must-see for genre enthusiasts and should entertain general audiences too.
    7d-madar

    Proud to be British...

    OK this film is cheap, with limited effects and a relatively unknown cast. It just proves that you don't need allowed of money or Hollywood to entertain somebody for a couple of hours. I was sceptical before viewing this movie but i must say it was surprisingly enjoyable and original.

    Some guys are doing an army exercise in the woods of Scotland, when they are stalked and chased by werewolves. They manage to escape the woods and reach the only house nearby, where they end up desperately fighting for their lives against some savage beasts.

    This is by no means a straight out horror movie. There is a lot of action and even some moments of comedy. There is also a clever twist towards the end and the audience is kept guessing who will survive and who won't. The men act like true heroes in the fighting and I genuinely felt for them - unlike in so many horror films.

    Another thing I particularly loved about Dog Soldiers is that it's so British. I'm tired of so many good American horror movies! The setting in Scotland, the dialogue and the men are very British. Although its not completely original many elements of this film are. Admittedly the effects aren't great and although a bit jumpy at times I didn't find this one scary (though that isn't its main aim).

    A refreshing and entertaining film; OK its not a classic but i still recommend it. If you liked this check out the Descent (by the same director) with a bit more cash
    8stamper

    Worth while

    This one is the best werewolf film I've ever seen. I must admit that it hasn't got the greatest special effects or the biggest names in the acting business attached to it, but the film succeeds in doing what needs to be done: it keeps you on the edge of your seat for the whole ride and it doesn't let you go for one minute. Other than that, the actors are pretty good and there are also some good comedic moments. If you want a nice night of entertainment, suspense and scares give this one a try, because despite not being the most original or inventive film out there, it does not only promise to deliver IT DOES SO!!! I just know that I especially (and two others) highly enjoyed this low budget horror flick.

    8 out of 10

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    • Trivia
      The super-glue scene is referenced in Small Favor (Dresden files) a book by Jim Butcher. A female character is disembowelled and talks about super-glue being invented in the Vietnam war in order to stick wounded soldiers back together but then says she saw it in a movie about werewolves.
    • Goofs
      Despite what Cooper says, super-glue was not developed for medical use during the Vietnam War. It was first created in the 1940s as a strong glue but the original formula often caused skin irritation. Because of its strength when bonding skin, a spray version with a slightly different formula which didn't cause irritation was developed for medical use in Vietnam.
    • Quotes

      [to attacking werewolf]

      Spoon: I hope I give you the shits, you fucking wimp.

    • Crazy credits
      During the closing credits b&w photographs are shown from the camera used during the siege in the cottage.
    • Alternate versions
      According to Neil Marshall, he did film a scene where Spoon gets horrifically killed by the werewolves. The scene never made it into the finished film, and it is unknown if the scene actually exists.
    • Connections
      Featured in British Film Forever: Magic, Murder and Monsters: The Story of British Horror and Fantasy (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Tom Hark
      Written and Composed by Rupert Bopape (as R. Bopape)

      (c) 1958 by EMI (South Africa) PTY Ltd

      Peermusic (UK) Ltd, London

      Used by permisison

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 2002 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Luxembourg
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Luna llena
    • Filming locations
      • Luxembourg(forest scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Centurion
      • Kismet Entertainment Group
      • The Noel Gay Motion Picture Company
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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,537,283
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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