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Blu-ray Review: Neil Marshall’s DOG SOLDIERS Is Still An Absolute Howl After 20 Years

Neil Marshall’s Dog Soldiers was a major breath of fresh air when it was released in 2002. At the time British horror films were in the doldrums and Marshall came along and delivered a punchy, visceral and monumentally entertaining film which is [...]

August 29, 2022

Notebook Reviews: SOLDIER

Paul W. S. Anderson – 1998 Paul W. S. Anderson’s Soldier might be flawed, but it’s an under-seen gem of a science fiction action movie. Kurt Russell is exceptional in a near dialogue-free role which relies heavily on his [...]

July 26, 2021

Notebook Reviews: DOG SOLDIERS

Neil Marshall – 2002 Neil Marshall‘s directing debut, Dog Soldiers is an exceptionally refreshing slice of horror cinema. The set-up is classic: Zulu meets Aliens with werewolves – and the film is every bit as good as you would hope. [...]

June 4, 2021

Interview: Director Neil Marshall Talks About Making The RECKONING

Movies In Focus has been a fan of Neil Marshall’s work since the release of his great werewolf horror, Dog Soldiers in 2002. The film was was a fantastic calling card for the filmmaker who continues to impress on the big and small screen having [...]

May 14, 2021

Review: Charlotte Kirk Vs Sean Pertwee In Neil Marshall’s THE RECKONING

Neil Marshall’s The Reckoning isn’t the movie you’re expecting. You might think that this latest film from the Dog Soldiers and The Descent director is a supernatural revenge movie – and while it does feature those elements, [...]

April 13, 2021

Review: Charlotte Kirk Seeks Revenge Against Sean Pertwee In Neil Marshall’s Plague Thriller THE RECKONING

February 3, 2021

Trailer For Neil Marshall’s Plague Horror/Thriller THE RECKONING Starring Charlotte Kirk & Sean Pertwee

Movies In Focus has been looking forward to Neil Marshall’s The Reckoning for a long time. The horror/thriller starring Charlotte Kirk and Sean Pertwee is almost here – and it looks great. Marshall’s film appears to have fantastic [...]

January 6, 2021

Uncovering Curiosities: Paul Hyett’s HOWL

The werewolf may be the least over-used mythical monster in the horror pantheon. You’ve likely seen fewer werewolf movies than those with vampires or zombies but that doesn’t mean that this hairy cousin is any less revered. In fact, within the [...]

October 31, 2020

Behind The Scenes: Gut-Wrenching Image Of Sean Pertwee From DOG SOLDIERS

Neil Marshall’s 2002 werewolf horror, Dog Soldiers is an exceptionally refreshing slice of horror cinema. The set-up is classic: Zulu meets Aliens with werewolves – and it’s every bit as good as you would expect. Funny and scary, this was a [...]

September 29, 2020

Neil Marshall’s DOG SOLDIERS Gets A New 4K Restoration – And A Re-Release!

Neil Marshall’s Dog Soldiers is an exceptionally refreshing piece of horror cinema. The set-up to Marshall’s 2002 fright pic is classic: Zulu meets Aliens with werewolves – and it’s every bit as good as you would expect. Funny and scary, [...]

September 7, 2020

Review: Werewolf Movie HOWL Has Enough Fun, Scares And Gore To Keep Horror Fans Howling For More

September 23, 2015

DC On TV: THE FLASH And GOTHAM Become Worth Watching

I had no interest in watching the new television version of DC’s The Flash, or the Batman prequel series (not featuring Batman), Gotham. That all changed a few days ago when the casting go pretty cool. First-up, it has been announced that John [...]

February 15, 2014

Blu-ray Review: THE SEASONING HOUSE Is Slick But Sleazy

Set in the Balkans in 1996, The Seasoning House uses the horrors of war as the stepping stone into its own psychological horror. Paul Hyett, a former make-up artist makes his directorial debut, and while his film may have some impressive effects and [...]

August 18, 2013

Review: British Gangster Film ST GEORGE’S DAY

I’m not really a big fan of British gangster films, they’re usually derivative and much too pleased with themselves to be entertaining. However, St George’s Day snuck up on me and surprised me in a big way. Not only is the film enjoyable, but [...]

September 7, 2012