War of the Dead

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War of the Dead

Pre-release poster as Stone's War
Directed by Marko Mäkilaakso
Starring Andrew Tiernan
Mikko Leppilampi
Release dates

Canada 

  • 22 October 2011 (Toronto After Dark)
Running time
 85 min.[1]
Country United States
Lithuania
Italy [1]
Language English
Budget €1.3 million

War of the Dead is a 2011 action horror film written and directed by Finnish director Marko Mäkilaakso and starring Andrew Tiernan, Mikko Leppilampi, Jouko Ahola, Samuli Vauramo, Andreas Wilson, Mark Wingett, and Antti Reini.

Plot

Captain Martin Stone (Tiernan) is leading a finely-trained, elite platoon of American and Finnish soldiers as they attack an enemy bunker. Underestimating their enemy's strength, they are quickly beaten back into the forest. As they try to regroup, they are suddenly attacked by the same soldiers they had just killed a few minutes earlier. Forced to flee deeper into Russian territory, they discover one of war's most terrifying secrets and realize they have woken up a far deadlier enemy.

Cast

Production

Production took over eight years, with many changes in both cast and crew. It was originally titled Stone's War, starring James Van Der Beek.[2]

Production occurred in Lithuania, at a cost of €1.3 million (US$1.8 million), making it the most expensive film ever made in Lithuania.[2]

Release

The world premiere was at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival on 22 October 2011.[1]

Reception

In a mostly negative review, Variety called it one-dimensional and unmemorable, though predicted healthy sales on home video.[3] On the other hand, Fangoria praised the movie highly, calling it "an extremely impressive debut", with a final rating of 3 out of 4 stars.[2]

Rotten Tomatoes does not have enough data to give any consensus.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 War Of The Dead, 2011 Program, Toronto After Dark Film Festival.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Stewart, Kelly. ""WAR OF THE DEAD" (Toronto After Dark Review)". Fangoria. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
  3. ↑ Harvey, Dennis. "Review: "War of the Dead"". Variety. Retrieved 28 April 2013.

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