Outpost: Rise of the Spetsnaz
Outpost: Rise of the Spetsnaz

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Outpost: Rise of the Spetsnaz

2013
Movie
87 min
English

It explores the terrifying origins of the supernatural Nazi soldiers, and what leads to a brutal and relentless confrontation. In an epic battle between the shadowy forces of the Nazis and a fearsome adversary, the legendary Spetsnaz, the Russian military elite known for their courage and ferocity.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Kieran ParkerGenres: Action, Horror, War

Plot Summary

During the desperate final days of World War II, a group of Soviet Spetsnaz soldiers are sent on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines. Their objective is to infiltrate a heavily fortified German research facility rumored to be involved in forbidden Nazi occult experiments. As they fight their way through the ruins and the horrors within, they uncover a terrifying secret that threatens not only their mission but the very fate of humanity.

Critical Reception

Outpost: Rise of the Spetsnaz received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its grim atmosphere and action sequences, many found the plot derivative and the scares to be lackluster, ultimately failing to live up to the potential of its premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty, war-torn aesthetic and brutal action.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and uninspired horror elements.

  • Found to be a step down from previous installments in the series.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this particular installment, with limited public feedback available. Those that exist generally echo critical sentiments, highlighting the action while noting a lack of originality.

Fun Fact

This film serves as a prequel to the 'Outpost' series, exploring the origins of the supernatural threat encountered in the earlier movies.

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andrew taylor-smith

andrew taylor-sm...

The popular Outpost franchise gets third outing with a prequel, OUTPOST : Rise of the Spetsnaz, an origins story rooted in the aftermath of WW2. After the short prologue, we join a Russian unit (The Elite Special Forces known as the Spet...