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Outpost: Rise of the Spetsnaz

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4.9/10 • 63

2013-06-261h 27m

ActionHorrorScience Fiction

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.

Directors
Kieran Parker
Writters
Rae Brunton

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Bryan Larkin

    Bryan Larkin

    Dolokhov

  2. Iván Kamarás

    Iván Kamarás

    Fyodor

  3. Velibor Topic

    Velibor Topic

    Arkadi

  4. Laurentiu Possa

    Laurentiu Possa

    Osakin

  5. Alec Utgoff

    Alec Utgoff

    Kostya

  6. Johnny Meres

    Johnny Meres

    The Breather

  7. Michael McKell

    Michael McKell

    Strasser

  8. Ben Lambert

    Ben Lambert

    Rogers

  9. Dom Watters

    Dom Watters

    Voronin / Curly the Berzerker

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andrew taylor-smith

Jun 24, 2013

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 Spetsnaz) whilst on a stakeout mission for Nazi blood. They’re a rag tag bunch; disguised in part by the garments of fallen Nazis - sporting their wardrobe and Nazi insignia. They makes easy work of the first wave of unsuspecting Germans, but just as their leader discovers some sinister paraphernalia, they are out gunned by a backup fleet sporting more hardware that sends them fleeing to the forest. Their leader, one Dolokhov is captured and taken to the experiment chamber of an underground bunker where the origins of this action packet saga come to light. Followers or the previous two films will appreciate the attention to detail that director Kieran Parker and Rae Brunton have cultivated here. It’s subtle enough not to indulge one too much in what we’ve already come to like about the series. Several characters emerge in numerous Zombie guises recognisable in the labyrinth of shudder-some corridors. It’s not long before the unit are pitted against the sinister and barbaric regime orchestrating their evil deeds and using them as test subjects for something far more inhuman and sinister. What transpires is most action packet of the series so far. It’s littered with a high body count and some well executed fight sequences. There are also great moments of tension and some dry humour thrown in too. There’s even space for the occasional Russian proverb - Trouble never comes alone… It’s not without its less shining moments. The ending, although brutal came about too quickly and easily. A potentially life-saving amount of weaponry would have helped our assailants to safety was never used. They dispose of the Nazi’s with mere firepower and some combat when there was an entire army at the Reich’s disposal. This spoiled it for me. That said it is not a dull film, not in the slightest. It just had too much action and not enough danger placed on the surviving Russians. This marks Kieran Parker’s directorial debut after story writing and producing the previous two films, Outpost and Outpost : Black sun. It’s a commendable turn, particularly in the action sequences. The central performances are strong too. Bryan Larkin’s Dolokhov has huge presence , his seemingly imperious demeanour showing signs of cracking under the terrors. He’s hulking, stoic and commanding. Meanwhile Michael McKell’s sneering Strasser, the unhinged Nazi overlord is brimming with a measure of the sadist and eccentric. It leaves it open for a sequel. Some may welcome it but will the zombies rise again or has it been a good series needing to resign from the Outpost?

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