Overlord
Overlord

Overlord

2018Movie110 minEnglish

France, June 1944. On the eve of D-Day, some American paratroopers fall behind enemy lines after their aircraft crashes while on a mission to destroy a radio tower in a small village near the beaches of Normandy. After reaching their target, the surviving paratroopers realise that, in addition to fighting the Nazi troops that patrol the village, they also must fight against something else.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Julius AveryGenres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, War

Plot Summary

On the eve of D-Day, a group of American paratroopers are dropped behind enemy lines to carry out a vital mission. They soon discover that the Nazis are conducting terrifying, unholy experiments that have created monstrous soldiers. The soldiers must fight for their lives against these supernatural threats and find a way to complete their mission before the invasion begins.

Critical Reception

Overlord received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its blend of action, horror, and pulpy B-movie charm. The film was commended for its visceral thrills, practical effects, and energetic pacing, though some found the plot somewhat derivative.

What Reviewers Say

  • A thrilling and gory mashup of war film and creature feature.
  • Delivers stylish action and visceral horror with a fun, B-movie sensibility.
  • Praised for its high-octane sequences and effective jump scares.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's fast-paced action and gore, appreciating its blend of war and horror elements. Many found it to be a fun, albeit sometimes predictable, ride.

Fun Fact

The film's producers, J.J. Abrams and Lindsey Weber, initially marketed 'Overlord' as a 'secret' Cloverfield movie, leading to speculation and anticipation among fans of the franchise.

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TMDB Reviews

4 reviews
jw

jw

multiplayer Wolfenstein I've little to add to the existing reviews, except for this being an re-imagination of successful id software titles, simplified and shortened of course. Plot, weapons, action, locations, atmosphere... You'll...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Overlord won't let you catch your breath with its frenzied pacing and all-out action resulting in a wild supernatural action thriller.** Overlord is an insanity-fueled wild ride from the very first second. The extreme intensity of this...
Shane

Shane

Minor spoilers ahead. Finally caught up with this on Netflix as I had wanted to see it at the cinema. It was a fun horror/monster movie romp but it didn't bring anything new to the genre. The set up of Chloe's Aunt was a waste of time and i...
Gimly

Gimly

Really, **really** happy with how this one wound up. _Overlord_ is probably this year's movie I most want to rewatch, was definitely one worth seeing on the big screen. I hope it inspires likeminded cinema in the near-future. _Final rati...