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Deathwatch (2002) [VHS] | ![Deathwatch (2002) [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516VDMHKXPL._SL500_.jpg) | Director: Michael J. Bassett
Actors: Jamie Bell, Rúaidhrí Conroy, Mike Downey (II), Laurence Fox, Roman Horak
Studio: Live / Artisan
Category: Video
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Rating:  41 reviews
Sales Rank: 49611
Format: Color, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), German (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: VHS Tape
Discs: 1
Running Time: 95 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
UPC: 031398156932
EAN: 0031398156932
ASIN: B000228T5O
Release Date: June 22, 2004
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 41
 Excellent mood thriller...very chilling November 11, 2006
Laz (Vegas, NV)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I'm impressed. I watched the first half-hour of this movie and was kinda into it, but not as much as I would have liked to have been. Then I came back a day later and watched the last hour and was pretty much glued to the TV. See, what this movie does is what so many modern horror movies don't do, which is create a sustained creepy mood level throughout. It makes you feel like at any moment something could happen even when nothing much of note is. And THAT is what horror is all about.
Another thing that greatly adds to the mood is that background "void" music. It's like a creepy little brief wind/void sound that really adds to the environment perfectly. I think it's one of the main reasons I was so drawn into the movie. Excellent choice of background sound.
I cannot forget to praise the actual look and feel of the trenches as well. That was the other mood grabber. The trench is almost like its own character.
The special effects are what they are. They're not insulting but not the greatest. But they're used so little it doesn't matter. And since this whole thing isn't in real time anyway that can be used as a crutch reason why. They shouldn't ruin anything for anybody.
I liked the ending a lot and I love the psychology behind it. This is definitely one of the better horror flicks I've seen lately. Kudos to the director for sucking me in and not letting me go.
Understated little British horror flick January 10, 2005
Kali (United Kingdom)
39 out of 49 found this review helpful
I liked this film. It was quirky, had a sting in the tale and had a cast of excellent characters, from a young and innocent Private who tries to understand the horrors of war, a man about to loose his faith in God, a solider who wants to survive the war with the minimum of guilt, a dying teenager who has been shot in the spine and unaware of the horrors to come and to a psychotic solider who will kill anyone, friend or foe.
Add to this a German soldier, played with sinister and frightening conviction by unknown actor, Roman Horak and you have a seat of your pants film that you shouldn't watch on your own!
However like many low budget movies, especially those that come of the UK criticism and panning is the name of the game.
Now this REALLY gets up my nose! Come on guys, this isn't America you know, we don't have the sort of greenbacks to pay for state of the art special effects in any movie that is British funded. We have to rely on spit, prayers, private investors and God's good will.
Deathwatch is damn good movie, scary, spooky, well acted and a cracking good horror film.
If you want something more in the line of special effects galore combined with `pants' acting then go out and buy or rent the mind numbingly stupid, `Freddy and Jason' but don't knock a movie because it doesn't have the budget to give it that glossy overstated Hollywood feel.
This is an intelligent film for intelligent people, if you don't fit into that category, watch something else instead.
Great Atmosphere and Good Performances March 21, 2006
Spookee Boo
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
It seems that some of the better, more inventive horror films of the past few years have been coming out of the U.K. Deathwatch sports a terrific cast who all give great performances. Andy Serkis is down-right frightening as Quinn. The atmosphere is chilling through-out the entire film. If you are into more subtle, intelligent horror then this is definitly worth checking out.
The bunker from the twilight zone January 26, 2009
The Indigo (New York)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This British flick a pure success, excellent, excellent movie for those who appreciate a good thrill. This is not your typical horror movie where you have a toothless monster running around killing people. No, this movie is much better than that; it's set to have an unidentified villain, one with supernatural prowess, one that is pure evil. This movie keeps you on the edge of your seat all the way through. You are breaking your brain trying to decipher what is going on, is the unit dead? Have they crossed a parallel dimension? Are they in hell? Are they in some sort of purgatory? Was it the gas and they are all hallucinating??? Who is the German soldier? How did this bunker become so evil??? Whoa Nelly so many questions and little answers, this will lead to one's own interpretation, and that's what a good movie should do, it should make you think!!! Genius film, just genius
A BRILLIANT HORROR FILM 9.25 OUT OF 10 November 23, 2009
ACEMAN1 (Ripon, California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'd heard some things about the film Deathwatch, but I wasn't really sure what I was getting into. This is one of the most intriguing and unique horror films I've ever seen. It drips with atmosphere and style, and fills you with dread and terror.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT: This film takes place in Europe on the Western Front in World War I in 1917. The film starts off with a battle scene in which most of Y-Company is wiped out by the Germans. So after the battle, the few remaining survivors find a German trench and capture it. They kill the few remaining German soldiers in the trench except for one who they keep as a prisoner. So Y-Company decides to wait for someone to come and rescue them. But the problem is, no one believes anyone from Y-Company is still alive and no one comes for them. Slowly, one by one, soldiers from Y-Company are being killed by someone or something in the trenches with them. Is it a monster? Or is it each other? Watch this excellent film and find out.
MUSIC: The music in this film is great and really sets the mood quite well. I have no gripes with it.
ACTION: I really have to give props to the people who built the sets, they are fantastic. Everything is designed down to the last detail in accuracy. The set designs also help with the frightening atmosphere. This film is more suspense and terror, than gore, but that's not to say that this film isn't violent and nasty. It's grimy and gritty, and it's not afraid to get under your skin. It's disturbing and it feels like a surreal nightmare, but that's why this film is so great.
ACTING: The acting for the most part is good, however there were moments in which some of the actors over-act. Despite that one issue, the actors do a great job in their performances.
OVERALL: Despite some acting issues and the fact this film can be a tad slow in certain parts, it's still a great film that any horror fanatic should see. Be warned though, this film does require patience to get through it, so if you're a person who expects lots of gore and action, you'll probably be disappointed. But if you have patience and an eye for the unknown horror gems, then this is the perfect film for you.
THE GOOD: Great atmosphere, fantastic set designs, great music, great sense of fear and dread, and some gruesome violence.
THE BAD: Some over-acting and the film can be a bit slow.
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