War of the Dead
War of the Dead

Movie spotlight

War of the Dead

2011
Movie
86 min
English

Captain Martin Stone is leading a finely-trained, elite platoon of Allied soldiers as they attack an enemy bunker. Underestimating their enemy's strength, they are quickly beaten back into the forest. As they try to regroup, they are suddenly attacked by the same soldiers they had just killed a few minutes earlier. Forced to flee deeper into Russian territory, they discover one of war's most terrifying secrets and realize they have woken up a far more deadlier enemy.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Oskari SipolaGenres: Horror, Action, War

Plot Summary

In the final days of World War II, a Finnish platoon is sent on a desperate mission behind enemy lines to destroy a bunker that is responsible for a relentless Nazi assault. They are joined by a captured American captain who carries a dark secret. As they fight their way through the brutal winter landscape, they encounter terrifying zombie-like Soviet soldiers, forcing them to confront not only the enemy but also the unimaginable horrors of war.

Critical Reception

War of the Dead received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its ambitious concept and action sequences, while others criticized its pacing, story, and execution. Audience reception was similarly divided, with fans of zombie and war films showing some appreciation for its unique blend of genres.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts an interesting fusion of zombie horror and WWII combat.

  • Action sequences are sometimes effective, but often weighed down by a sluggish narrative.

  • The unique premise struggles to overcome a lack of polish and character development.

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Fun Fact

The film was an independent Finnish production that aimed to combine elements of zombie horror with a World War II setting, a combination rarely seen in cinema.

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Gimly

Gimly

_War of the Dead_ doesn't waste a moment before getting into the action, this is not always a good thing, but here it kind of makes sense. This is not great. There **are** great Nazi zombie movies out there, I can think of about five off th...