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Captain Ben Grogan
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| Matthew Sunderland | ... |
Colonel Klaus Meyer
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| Gina Varela | ... |
Helena /
Demon
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| Karlos Drinkwater | ... |
Sergeant Joe Tane
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Geraldine Brophy | ... |
Voice of the Demon
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| Luke Hawker | ... |
Private Muller
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| Jessica Grace Smith | ... |
Nicole
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| Jonathan King | ... |
Suicide Soldier
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| Nick Dunbar | ... |
Kreigsmarine
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Hadyn Green | ... |
Gunthroat Soldier
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On, June 5, 1944 in the early morning hours before the opening of the invasion on D-Day, a commando team, consisting of two New Zealander's, Captain Ben Grogan (Craig Hall) and Sergeant Joseph Tane (Karlos Drinkwater), land on the one of the Channel Islands, which are occupied by the German Army. Their mission is to sabotage installations there to create a distraction from the actual landings at Normandy. Using kayaks they land on the beach, navigate the land mines, then climb up to their target: a large artillery gun overlooking the English Channel. They are confused by the lack of German patrols on the island and puzzled by strange screams coming from the German's main bunker. They find the gun unguarded and wire it with explosives. While they are placing the charges a German soldier (Luke Hawker) comes running out of the entrance of the underground bunker. Although he seems less concerned about running into the enemy than getting away from something in the bunker, the New ... Written by Zaphod1957
This film stands on the strength of the actors as there is very little movement from the bunker which the Allied soldiers have come to put out of action.
I watched in rapt attention to the performances of the Nazi Colonel and the New Zealand Captain as they struggled to subdue the demon and keep a step ahead of each other.
I am indeed a horror fan and would love to see more character driven films such as this one. I believe it was put out by the New Zealand Film Commission, I should find out what else they have made.
The gore effects were top notch as well, I am puzzled by the people who feel it was too long and feel it was drawn out, maybe the sci-fi channel is more their speed, this is quality film making with superb actors (and actress) shot in an extremely atmospheric and convincing manner.
7 out of 10