The Breed (2006)

A group of five college kids are forced to match wits with unwelcoming residents when they fly to a "deserted" island for a party weekend.

Director:

Nicholas Mastandrea

Writers:

Robert Conte, Peter Wortmann

Stars:

Michelle Rodriguez, Oliver Hudson, Taryn Manning

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Michelle Rodriguez	...	Nicki
Oliver Hudson	...	John
Taryn Manning	...	Sara
Eric Lively	...	Matt
Hill Harper	...	Noah
Nick Boraine	...	Luke
Lisa-Marie Schneider	...	Jenny

Storyline

When the bad boy John inherits an isolated house in an island, he invites his brother and student of veterinary Matt and his girlfriend Nikki together with their common friends Sara and Noah to fly with him in his hydroplane and spend a couple of days having good time in the place. Later Sara is attacked by a dog and they recall that in the other side of the island there was a facility for training dogs that had been shutdown to avoid a rabies outbreak. While walking through the woods, they find a man called Luke, who sailed with his girlfriend Jenny to the island, covered of blood and Luke is killed by a pack of hounds. The group runs to the house and the animals put the place under siege, and they try to find a means of escape. When the survivors reach the compound, they disclose that the dogs have been genetically redesigned to become a breed of killers.

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Plot Keywords:

island | dog | dog pound | interracial friendship | remote island | 

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Taglines:

They can smell your fear.

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and some language

Details

Country:

Germany South Africa USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 June 2006 (Italy)

Also Known As:

A falka

Filming Locations:

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Company Credits

Production Co:

Film Afrika Worldwide, ApolloProMovie & Co. 1. Filmproduktion, DEJ Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ian Somerhalder was originally cast in the movie, but soon dropped out. Michelle Rodriguez who is starring in the movie, starred in the hit TV shot _Lost_ as did Ian.

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Goofs

When Noah's giving his "let's get out of here" speech, he clearly jumps well before the dog comes crashing through the window to attack him, obviously expecting this to happen. This can be seen clearly at regular speed, and is even more profound in slow motion.

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Quotes

Nicki: [in the lab, before blowing up several dogs] Give Cujo my best.

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Connections

References Wild On... (1997)

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Soundtracks

"I'm Alive Now"
Written by Brian Desveaux
Performed by Brian Desveaux
Courtesy of d2 Music Consulting

User Reviews

Well made horror movie that echos "The Pack".

A group of 20-Something friends (Michelle Rodriguez, Oliver Hudson, Taryn Manning, Eric Lively and Hill Harper) decided to rest to a deserted island for the weekend but little what they know... they found themselves attacked by flesh eating dogs. Now the group have to find ways to get out of the island before they get killed.

Directed by Nick Mastandrea made an entertaining horror film with a few good jolts and good performances from his cast. Mastandrea is best known as the first assistant director to filmmakers like Wes Craven, James Mangold and George A. Romero. Director Mastandrea certainly knows how to create some genuine suspense and he keeps the viewers to the edge of their seat.

DVD has an good anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) transfer and an fine Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD includes an fascinating behind the scenes featurette with the dogs in the features and previews. It's interesting that this movie wasn't release in theaters. There's worst movies than this one. True, the script needs works... especially at the end. But it's an pleasant-enough thriller to keep you entertained. Wes Craven is one of the executive producers. (*** 1/2 out of *****).