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Dog Soldiers

Seen it?

2002 | 105 min | Horror, Action, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and action fans. If you loved Eden Lake, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A band of soldiers is dispatched to war games deep in the woods. When they stumble across a rival team slaughtered in camp, they realize they're not alone.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $6 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 141K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Neil Marshall

  • Sean PertweeSgt. Harry G. Wells
  • Kevin McKiddPvt. Cooper
  • Emma CleasbyMegan
  • Liam CunninghamCapt. Ryan
  • Thomas LockyerCpl. Bruce Campbell
  • Darren Morfitt'Spoon' Witherspoon
  • Chris RobsonPvt. Joe Kirkley
  • Leslie SimpsonPvt. Terry Milburn
  • Tina LandiniCamper
  • Craig ConwayCamper