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Dog Soldiers (2002)

Not seen it?

We'll help you decide if this British action horror is your kind of movie — completely spoiler free.

Seen it?

We reveal things you may have missed, the details you didn't notice and uncover the hidden layers behind the film.

This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Dog Soldiers (2002), the cult British action horror that puts a squad of soldiers on a training exercise in the Scottish Highlands — where things don't quite go according to plan.

PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven't seen it

A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this British action horror is your kind of film and worth your time.

We explore the story of a group of British soldiers taking part in a training exercise in the Scottish Highlands, where their routine mission turns into a fight for survival.

We'll help you quickly understand the tone, style and experience of the film, from its mixture of horror, military action, British humour, gore and practical effects to the camaraderie between the soldiers.

By the end of Part 1, you will have made a decision!

PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you've seen it

What Did You Miss?

The things you missed, the details you didn't notice, and the hidden layers behind the film.

The lads explore the film's surprisingly convincing military camaraderie, the way the soldiers behave when the situation becomes serious, the practical effects, the importance of the group's individual personalities and some of the filmmaking choices that help turn a relatively simple setup into a memorable survival story.

Paul's Facts of the Day

Behind-the-scenes insights including:

• The making of the practical creature effects
• Neil Marshall's early filmmaking career
• Production stories from behind the scenes
• Details about the cast and characters
• Fascinating facts you probably didn't know

Hate It or Rate It?

Marc, Darren and Paul submit their scores and Dog Soldiers takes its place in the Legend League with a total score of 16.8/30.

It lands at #60, between The Beach (16.9) and Charade (16.7).

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