Outpost (2008)

In war-torn Eastern Europe, a world-weary group of mercenaries discover a long-hidden secret in an abandoned WWII bunker.

Director:

Steve Barker

Writers:

Rae Brunton (screenplay), Kieran Parker (story)

Stars:

Ray Stevenson, Julian Wadham, Richard Brake

Cast

Credited cast:
Ray Stevenson	...	DC
Julian Wadham	...	Hunt
Richard Brake	...	Prior
Paul Blair	...	Jordan
Brett Fancy	...	Taktarov
Enoch Frost	...	Cotter
Julian Rivett	...	Voyteche
Michael Smiley	...	McKay
Johnny Meres	...	The Breather
Xuki Robeli	...	Newsreader
Mark Smith	...	Nazi Soldier #1
Graeme Temple	...	Nazi Soldier #3
Charlie Jeffrey	...	Nazi Soldier #2
Fergus Johnston	...	Special Forces Soldier
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Matt McClure	...	Rescue Soldier

Storyline

In a seedy bar in a town ravaged by war, mysterious businessman Hunt hires ex-marine D.C. to assemble a crack team of ex-soldiers to protect him on a dangerous journey into no-man's land. To this gang of hardened warriors, battle-worn veterans and borderline criminals killing is just a job - and one they enjoy. Their mission - to scope out an old military bunker. It should be easy - 48 hours at the most. Lots of cash for little risk, or so he says. Once at the outpost, the men make a horrific discovery that turns their mission on its head - the scene of a bloody and gruesome series of experiments, carried out by the Nazis on their own soldiers during WWII. Amid the carnage, they find something even more disturbing - someone who's still alive. As war rages above ground, and a mysterious enemy emerges from the darkness below, D.C. and his men find themselves trapped in a claustrophobic and terrifying scenario. Their mission is no longer one of safe-guarding - it's one of survival. ...

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Plot Keywords:

nazi zombie | mercenary | ex soldier | bar | nazi | 

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Taglines:

You can't kill what's already dead

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Genres:

Action | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

When DC pulls out the pistol from its holder in the generator chamber, its sound is identical to Return to Castle Wolfenstein (2001) when the player swaps weapons. Similarly, when the soldiers emerge from the truck, the slamming noise is the same as in RTCW when the player attempts to open a locked wooden door.

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Goofs

After they find the Iron Cross, Jordan shows the round he dug out of Mac's arm to DC, who identifies it as "an old 7.62", implying it is a German WWII projectile. 7.62 is the far more modern NATO caliber derived from .308 Winchester though. The rifle round used by the German Wehrmacht was 7.92×57mm (unless they were talking about the Luger pistol round but that was 7.65×21mm Parabellum).

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Quotes

DC: Never did care much for the great outdoors.
Prior: Yeah, ain't like we were gonna do *good* things for the rest of our lives. Fuck, we killed most everybody else. I figure it's about time we touched gloves with some Nazis, huh?

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Connections

Followed by Outpost: Black Sun (2012)

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Soundtracks

Symphony No. 9, 'Choral' - Molto Vivace
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia (as The Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia And Chorus
Courtesy of Boosey & Hawkes Production Music

User Reviews

Great acting and story carry this one.

This was a treat to find. I went into it with no expectations, as I do will all "B" movies, and really enjoyed this movie.

There is no weak acting so once you get into the story you are not tossed out. The story is very good, a clever twist on hauntings ala "From Beyond".

The special effects are well done and the gore is good. I personally think the first two death scenes should have been a bit more horrific, but I am not complaining. Sound effects are perfect and that helps to bring you into the movie a lot.

I can easily recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys a good ghost story with lots of mood. As good as "ghost ship"

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 March 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Outpost

Filming Locations:

Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$300,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$463,377

Company Credits

Production Co:

Black Camel Pictures, Regent Capital

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1