Outpost: Rise of the Spetsnaz
| Outpost: Rise of the Spetsnaz | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kieran Parker |
| Written by | Rae Brunton |
| Starring |
Bryan Larkin Iván Kamarás Michael McKell Velibor Topic |
| Music by |
Al Hardiman Patrick Jonsson |
| Cinematography | Carlos De Carvalho |
| Edited by | Naysun Alae-Carew |
Release dates |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Outpost: Rise of the Spetsnaz, also known as Outpost 3, is a 2013 British sci-fi horror film and the third entry in the Outpost film series. Unlike its predecessors Outpost and Outpost: Black Sun, Rise of the Spetsnaz was not directed by Steve Barker and was instead directed by Kieran Parker, who had served as a producer on both of the prior films.[1][2] The film had its world premiere on 27 June 2013 at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Rise of the Spetsnaz serves as a prequel to the series and is set during World War II and expands upon the creation of the invincible supernatural soldiers.[1]
Synopsis
Set during World War II, the film follows a group of Russian Special Forces soldiers, led by Dolokhov, that find themselves faced not only with zombie soldiers but also with the threat of themselves becoming part of the zombie corps.
Cast
- Bryan Larkin as Dolokhov
- Iván Kamarás as Fyodor
- Michael McKell as Col. Strasser
- Velibor Topic as Arkadi
- Laurence Possa as Osakin
- Ben Lambert as Rogers
- Alec Utgoff as Kostya
- Vince Docherty as General Klotz
- Gareth Morrison as Potrovsky
- Leo Horsfield as The Surgeon
- Vivien Taylor as The Nurse
Production
While creating the film Parker chose to focus on the medical aspect of the zombie soldiers, whereas the previous two films took a more supernatural and mechanical approach.[1] Exterior filming took place in Ripon, Yorkshire while interiors were shot on a stage near Glasgow, Scotland, and filming took place over a 28-day period.[3]
Reception
Critical reception for Rise of the Spetsnaz has been mixed.[4] We Got This Covered and Dread Central both panned the film,[5] and We Got This Covered commented that "Despite the addition of Russian special forces soldiers, the Outpost franchise is beginning to lose steam by falling into a dull state of Nazi zombie filled redundancy."[6] In contrast The List and Fangoria both gave more positive reviews for Rise of the Spetsnaz,[7] and Fangoria wrote that "Despite its flaws, RISE OF THE SPETSNAZ is still a fun watch, offering enough for action and horror fans alike. It’s bloody and brutal while sleek and respectful of its place within the franchise, and sure to please fans of the first two films as well as the unfamiliar."[8]
References
- 1 2 3 Hanley, Ken W. "Q&A: Director Kieran Parker on "OUTPOST: RISE OF THE SPETSNAZ"". Fangoria. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ↑ "Kieran Parker". IMDb. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ↑ Grise, Michael. "Interview: Kieran Parker – Director (Outpost: Rise of the Spetsnaz)". HorrorNews.net. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ↑ "OUTPOST 3: RISE OF THE SPETSNAZ (2013)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ↑ Jones, Gareth. "Outpost: Rise of the Spetsnaz (review)". Dread Central. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ↑ Donato, Matt. "Outpost: Rise Of The Spetsnaz Review". WGTC. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ↑ Northmore, Henry. "Outpost III: Rise of the Spetsnaz". The List. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ↑ Hanley, Ken. ""OUTPOST: RISE OF THE SPETSNAZ" (Movie Review)". Fangoria. Retrieved 2 January 2015.