Dog Soldiers (Original title)
Dates: 2001 (Copyright), 10 May 2002 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USA, LuxembourgDirector: Neil Marshall
Synopsis: Horror. A group of squaddies on a routine training exercise in the wilds of Scotland find themselves under attack from a pack of werewolves. With one of their number torn to shreds and their commander badly wounded, the squad takes refuge in an isolated cottage with the help of a zoologist. Their only means of transport is destroyed and the soldiers must try to survive repeated assaults from the werewolves in the hope of holding out until dawn.
Genre: Horror
Subject: Werewolves
Releases
Date: 2002not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 105 mins Length: 9435 Feet
Date: 10 May 2002Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalAspect ratio: 1.85:1Runtime: 104 mins 50 secs - Length: 9435 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Pathe Distribution
Title: Horror's fresh spurtAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Looks at a number of horror films to be released in the UK in August and September 2006. Table shows the total gross of Pathé's top ten horror films in the UK (1999-2004).
In: Screen International n1565 29 Sep 2006 Pages: 11-13
Title: Scare tacticsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks at the revival and renewed fascination for British hor ror since Neil Marshall's DOG SOLDIERS was released in 2002; marketing aspect of British horror and success in the US; ho rror genre in Spain, France, Germany & Austria; 2006 Sitge
In: Inside Film n52 March 2003 Page: 64
Title: DOG SOLDIERSAuthor: MICHAEL, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n165 March 2003 Page: 118
Title: PlayAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n165 March 2003 Page: 119
Title: PlayAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Sean Pertwee who talks about making DOG SOLDIERS and also doing the commentary for the DVD.
In: Film Review n627 February 2003 Page: 91
Title: Home entertainment: DVD to buyAuthor: CORRY, Neil Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n220 March 2003 Page: 24
Title: DOG SOLDIERSAuthor: Dr. Cyclops Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v13 n4 April 2003 Page: 59
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n212 May 2002 Pages: 40-44
Title: The bark & bite of DOG SOLDIERSAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The making of Neil Marshall's DOG SOLDIERS, with comments by cast and crew.
In: Screen International n1352 12 Apr 2002 Page: 18
Title: Enough bite to draw full-bloodied box officeAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 13 May 2002 Page: 24
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n34 Jul/Aug 2002 Pages: 56-57
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: PLACE, Paul Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v12 n5 May 2002 Pages: 43-44
Title: ReviewsAuthor: WALTERS, Ben Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n156 June 2002 Page: 124
Title: [Empire - n156 June 2002: no known title]Author: DINNING, Mark Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review n625 December 2002 Page: 92
Title: Home entertainment: DVD to buyArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Actor Sean Pertwee comments on making DOG SOLDIERS.
In: StarBurst n288 August 2002 Page: 71
Title: Dog SoldiersAuthor: WHITE, Dave Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n282 February 2002 Page: 54
Title: Dog SoldiersAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Shivers n98 Aug/Sep 2002 Pages: 42-44
Title: [Shivers - n98 Aug/Sep 2002: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Shivers n92 Sep/Oct 2001 Pages: 14-17
Title: [Shivers - n92 Sep/Oct 2001: no known title]Author: JONES, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v367 n35 3 Apr 2001 Page: 28
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Author: MARTIN-JONES, David Pages: ix, 254 p.
Title: Studying British cinema: 1999-2009
Author: FITZGERALD, John Pages: 227 p.
Dates: 2001 (Copyright), 10 May 2002 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USA, LuxembourgDirector: Neil Marshall
Synopsis: Horror. A group of squaddies on a routine training exercise in the wilds of Scotland find themselves under attack from a pack of werewolves. With one of their number torn to shreds and their commander badly wounded, the squad takes refuge in an isolated cottage with the help of a zoologist. Their only means of transport is destroyed and the soldiers must try to survive repeated assaults from the werewolves in the hope of holding out until dawn.
Genre: Horror
Subject: Werewolves
Releases
Date: 2002not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 105 mins Length: 9435 Feet
Date: 10 May 2002Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalAspect ratio: 1.85:1Runtime: 104 mins 50 secs - Length: 9435 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Pathe Distribution
Credits
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©: Dog Soldiers Ltd, Presented by: Kismet Entertainment Group, Noel Gay Motion Picture Company, Presented in association with: Victor Film Company Ltd, Production Company: Carousel Picture Company, With the support of: Luxembourg Film Fund, [International sales]: Victor Film Company Ltd, [Production Company]: Scion Films, Executive Producer: Harmon Kaslow, Executive Producer: Romain Schroeder, Executive Producer: Vic Bateman, Producer: Christopher Figg, Producer: Tom Reeve, Producer: David E. Allen, Co-producer: Keith Bell, Co-producer: Brian O'Toole, Associate Producer: Caroline Waldron, VP of Production for Carousel P Company: Chris Kibbey, Studio Manager: Paul de Bourcy, Production Manager: Laurent Dumas, Production Accountant: Luc Schroeder, Location Manager: Pascal Charlier, Assistant Director (1st): Sam Harris, Assistant Director (2nd): Ralf Eisenmann, Assistant Director (3rd): Enrico Accetto, Script Supervisor: Sheila McNaught, Casting: Jeremy Zimmerman, Casting: Andrea Clarke, Extras Casting: Monique Durlacher, Written by: Neil Marshall, Director of Photography: Sam McCurdy, 2nd Camera Lighting/Operator: Carlo Thiel, Steadicam Operator: Paul Alexander, Focus Puller: Wolfgang Wesemann, Focus Puller (2nd Camera): Riccardo Besantini, Clapper Loader: Mathilde Bouts, Clapper Loader (2nd Camera): Graham Johnston, Alex Aach, Stills Photography: Erich Francois, Stills Photography: Etienne Braun, Digital Visual Effects: Image FX, Special Effects: Edward Wiessenhaan, Special Effects: Robert Zepers, Special Effects: Roland Goddyn, Special Effects: Martin Lader, Special Effects: Rick Wiessenhaan, Master Model Maker: Paul Biwer, Model Maker: Geraldine Flammang, Model Maker: Guy Hebeler, Model Maker: Pascale Michalski, Model Maker: Stephanie Rass, Model Maker: Joelle Michalski, Model Maker: Micheline Schweicher, Christian Louis, Editor: Neil Marshall, Production Designer: Simon Bowles, Art Director: Christina Schaffer, Assistant Art Director: Stephanie Rass, Set Decorator: Sonja Klaus, Draughtsman: Claudio Campana, Props Buyer/Set Dresser: Petra Weber, Props Master: Tiffany Rodenfels, Costume Designer: Uli Simon, Wardrobe Assistant: Uli Zegers, Silke Reinerds, Make-up Supervisor: Katja Reinert, Special Make-up/Animatronic Effects: Image FX, Special Make-up/Vis Effects Director: Bob Keen, Special Make-up Effects Supervisor: Dave Bonneywell, Special Make-up Effects Artist: Matthew O'Toole, Special Make-up Effects Artist: Peter Hawkins, Lisa Crawley, [Make-up Effects] Workshop Team: Anthony Parker, [Make-up Effects] Workshop Team: Richard St. Clair, [Make-up Effects] Workshop Team: Justin Pithkethly, [Make-up Effects] Workshop Team: Richard Darwin, [Make-up Effects] Workshop Team: Mark Starkey, [Make-up Effects] Workshop Team: Tace Kneale, [Make-up Effects] Workshop Team: Bobbi Roberts, [Make-up Effects] Workshop Team: Shirley Sweeney, [Make-up Effects] Workshop Team: Keith Wilson, Kevin Nelson, Foams Compositor: Andy Lee, Neil Culley, Teeth/Dentures: Chris Lyons, Fangs FX, Contact Lenses: Richard Glass, Reel Eyes Company, Original Music Composed by: Mark Thomas, Conductor/Orchestrations: Mark Thomas, Music Supervisor: John Boughtwood, Scoring Mixer: James Collins, Production Sound Mixer: Nick Thermes, Boom Operator: Alain Goniva, Post-production Sound Mixer: Paul Carr, Supervising Sound Editor: Paul Conway, Sound Editor: James Boyle, Sound Editor: James Harrison, Sound Editor: Colin Lang, Foley Artist: Peter Burgis, Foley Artist: Andie Derrick, Foley Editor: Jacques Leroide, Stunt Co-ordinator: Harry Wiessenhaan, Stuntman: Edward Wiessenhaan, Stuntman: Robert Zepers, Stuntman: Roland Goddyn, Stuntman: Martin Lader, Rick Wiessenhaan, Military Instructor: Edwin Huttinga, Dog Trainer: Regin Reinhard, Linda Philipsen
Cast
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Sean Pertwee (Wells), Kevin McKidd (Cooper), Emma Cleasby (Megan), Liam Cunningham (Ryan), Thomas Lockyer (Bruce), Darren Morfitt (Spoon), Chris Robson (Joe), Leslie Simpson (Terry), Tina Landini, Craig Conway (camper), Villrikke's Acer (Sam the dog), Bryn Walters, Ben Wright, Brian Claxton Payne (werewolf)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Screen International n1559 18 Aug 2006 Page: 21Title: Horror's fresh spurtAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Looks at a number of horror films to be released in the UK in August and September 2006. Table shows the total gross of Pathé's top ten horror films in the UK (1999-2004).
In: Screen International n1565 29 Sep 2006 Pages: 11-13
Title: Scare tacticsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks at the revival and renewed fascination for British hor ror since Neil Marshall's DOG SOLDIERS was released in 2002; marketing aspect of British horror and success in the US; ho rror genre in Spain, France, Germany & Austria; 2006 Sitge
In: Inside Film n52 March 2003 Page: 64
Title: DOG SOLDIERSAuthor: MICHAEL, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n165 March 2003 Page: 118
Title: PlayAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n165 March 2003 Page: 119
Title: PlayAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Sean Pertwee who talks about making DOG SOLDIERS and also doing the commentary for the DVD.
In: Film Review n627 February 2003 Page: 91
Title: Home entertainment: DVD to buyAuthor: CORRY, Neil Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n220 March 2003 Page: 24
Title: DOG SOLDIERSAuthor: Dr. Cyclops Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v13 n4 April 2003 Page: 59
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n212 May 2002 Pages: 40-44
Title: The bark & bite of DOG SOLDIERSAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The making of Neil Marshall's DOG SOLDIERS, with comments by cast and crew.
In: Screen International n1352 12 Apr 2002 Page: 18
Title: Enough bite to draw full-bloodied box officeAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 13 May 2002 Page: 24
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n34 Jul/Aug 2002 Pages: 56-57
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: PLACE, Paul Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v12 n5 May 2002 Pages: 43-44
Title: ReviewsAuthor: WALTERS, Ben Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n156 June 2002 Page: 124
Title: [Empire - n156 June 2002: no known title]Author: DINNING, Mark Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review n625 December 2002 Page: 92
Title: Home entertainment: DVD to buyArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Actor Sean Pertwee comments on making DOG SOLDIERS.
In: StarBurst n288 August 2002 Page: 71
Title: Dog SoldiersAuthor: WHITE, Dave Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n282 February 2002 Page: 54
Title: Dog SoldiersAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Shivers n98 Aug/Sep 2002 Pages: 42-44
Title: [Shivers - n98 Aug/Sep 2002: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Shivers n92 Sep/Oct 2001 Pages: 14-17
Title: [Shivers - n92 Sep/Oct 2001: no known title]Author: JONES, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v367 n35 3 Apr 2001 Page: 28
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
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Title: Scotland: global cinema: genres, modes and identitiesAuthor: MARTIN-JONES, David Pages: ix, 254 p.
Title: Studying British cinema: 1999-2009
Author: FITZGERALD, John Pages: 227 p.