A mixed bag of mercenaries, hired by a mysterious businessman, arrive at and occupy a labyrinthine ex-WW2 bunker in an unnamed East European country. Once inside this distinctly claustrophobic subterranean outpost they discover a catatonic survivor and the remains of old Nazi science experiments, but they have woken a ghostly army of dedicated SS soldiers whose sole purpose is to retake the mini-fortress and, using extreme violence, take the mercenaries out.
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PAN'S LABYRINTH (2006)
Certification18 Our Rating
Guillermo Del Toro's blockbusting tale of a young girl struggling to make sense of the violent world around her was a big 2006 arthouse hit. Continuing his exploration of the impact of the Spanish Civil War on his generation (it was also the backdrop for his excellent ghost story, The Devil's Backbone) Del Toro's fantasy mixes strong horror with fairytale-style aesthetics to great effect, making Ofelia's escape into an imaginary realm a poignant response to the cruel realities of her existence.
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SALVADOR (1986)
Certification18 Our Rating
A totally brilliant movie. A down on his luck photo-journalist and his 'out for kicks' buddy head down to El Salvador to earn some money and have a good time. They soon find themselves caught-up in a bloody civil war. Violent, compelling and politicaly right-on. The best thriller for years! See it.
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SOUTHERN COMFORT (1982)
Certification18 Our Rating
An analogy to Vietnam as a group of National Guardsmen on patrol in the swamps of Louisiana suddenly find that the French speaking locals, supposedly friendly, are a dangerous foe who know the lie of the land. A highly recommended, tense, action-packed thriller with more than a passing resemblance to the earlier and completely brilliant "Deliverance".
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