Doghouse
Doghouse

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Doghouse

2009
Movie
89 min
English

A group of men, heading to a remote village to help one of their friends get over his divorce, soon discover that all the women have been infected with a virus that makes them man-hating cannibals.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic39/100
Google Users52%
Director: Jake WestGenres: Comedy, Horror, Gore

Plot Summary

A group of friends embarks on a "boys' weekend" to a remote village in the countryside to help their recently divorced friend, Neil, get over his ex-wife. Unbeknownst to them, the village is overrun by vicious, man-hating zombie-like women, turning their getaway into a desperate fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Doghouse received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its gratuitous gore and formulaic horror-comedy approach. While some appreciated its dark humor and commitment to its extreme premise, others found it to be repetitive and lacking in substance beyond its shock value.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unrated gore and dark humor.

  • Criticized for its reliance on shock value and predictable plot.

  • Seen as a shallow attempt at a zombie-comedy.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a split opinion, with some enjoying the over-the-top violence and humor, while others found the film to be more shocking than entertaining and lacking in genuine scares or laughs.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around York, England. The village where the story takes place is a fictional location created for the movie.

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RalphRahal

RalphRahal

Doghouse is a fun, gory ride that doesn't take itself too seriously. The film is well-shot, with solid performances from Danny Dyer and Noel Clarke, who bring a lot of energy and humor to the mix. While it leans heavily into some horror-...

John Chard

John Chard

The female of the species is more deadly than the male. Vince is crestfallen, his relationship with his lady is over. Enter his blokey bloke mates who decide to take him out to a country village for a fun lads weekend. Trouble is is that...