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Dogboys
Marine veteran and former middleweight boxing champion Julian Taylor loses control in a bar fight and ends up serving time for aggravated assault. Soon after his arrival, Julian is introduced to Captain Brown, a menacing, overbearing guard who tags him "Dogboy" and orders him to a claustrophobic dormitory called the doghouse. There, Julian meets fellow inmate Willy Owens and learns that the prison's vicious attack dogs are used to catch and kill escaping prisoners.
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Plot Summary
In a dystopian future, a ruthless corporation controls society through genetically engineered canine soldiers. A disillusioned former soldier teams up with a rogue scientist to expose the truth and fight back against the oppressive regime. They must race against time to disable the program before it's too late.
Critical Reception
Dogboys was a low-budget direct-to-video release that received generally negative reviews from critics, often cited for its simplistic plot and dated special effects. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, though some fans of B-movies appreciated its campy elements.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a predictable plot and uninspired acting.
Special effects are below par, even for its time.
Despite its flaws, it offers a few moments of campy, B-movie fun for dedicated genre fans.
Google audience: Google user reviews are largely absent or reflect the film's status as a niche B-movie with limited appeal.
Fun Fact
Fred Olen Ray is known for his prolific output of low-budget genre films, often produced and released quickly for the home video market.
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