Dog Soldiers

What is the genre of Dog Soldiers?
The genre was a horror due to the blood and the gore in the film. The werewolves in the film are a typical monster in a horror film. However it is an action film as well with the guns, explosions and the soldiers.

What production context does Dog Soldiers fit into?
The production context is British. The film didn’t have a high budget and we can see this through the effects that were used. The werewolves were a guy in a suit rather than a CGI. The location set to look like the Scottish highlands and the strong Scottish accents also show that it is a British production.

Were there any stars involved in Dog Soldiers?
Yes, Liam Cunningham and Kevin Mckidd. Liam has stared in War horse, Safe house and recently is playing Davos in Game of Thrones. Kevin has stared in Grey’s Anatomy, Brave and Kingdom of Heaven. The reason for Mckidd to star in the film is because of his strong Scottish accent and his build as he looks like a soldier.  

How did the narrative, dialogue, characters and location relate to the production context?

The banter between the soldiers is very British and the language used relates to the production context. They use common British swear words such as piss. The location is the Scottish highlands; it’s very green and had a wooded area. This is commonly found in British films.

How did the technology used relate to the production context?

The film uses visual effects instead of using CGI like a Hollywood film such as Resident Evil which was produced in the same year. They had someone inside the werewolf suit. This makes the production more believable as it gives the actors something to react to. The explosions used weren’t that high tech and the cost would have only been in building a house to blow up.