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Deathwatch [DVD] [2002]

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  • Actors: Jamie Bell, Rúaidhrí Conroy, Mike Downey, Laurence Fox, Roman Horak
  • Directors: Michael J. Bassett
  • Writers: Michael J. Bassett
  • Producers: Mike Downey, Caroline Hewitt, Dan Maag, Frank Hübner, Jan Fantl
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English, French, German
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Pathe Distribution
  • DVD Release Date: 16 Jun 2003
  • Run Time: 95 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000096KJ9
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 12,522 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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A small group of English soldiers find themselves in a labyrinth of abandoned German trenches in Deathwatch, a reworking of the classic British supernatural horror tale as a redemptive allegory amid the wider horror of the Great War. The very earth has had its fill of blood and this lost company may already be in hell: imagine the BBC TV film All the Kings Men (1999) crossed with Cube (1997), as realised by a young Ridley Scott. Only Charlie Shakespeare, an impressive Jamie Bell, is sufficiently innocent to realise the evil of the trenches is turning comrade against comrade, resulting in the gradually escalating carnage.

Director Michael J Bassett effectively wracks the tension, aided greatly by a wonderfully decayed set design and story, which may meander, but builds to a chillingly surreal finale. Bell is given strong support from Matthew Rhys and a psychotic Andy Serkis, while Bassett has a fine eye for lighting and composition, as well as the ability to deliver some horrifically effective set-pieces. Taking itself much more seriously than its comparable contemporary, Dog Soldiers (2002), Deathwatch was shamefully overlooked in the cinemas but is surely a future cult classic just awaiting discovery.

On the DVD:Deathwatch is presented anamorphically enhanced at 2.35-1, and bar some compression artifacting in a few scenes looks fine. Likewise the Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack is both atmospheric and powerful. The feature includes optional subtitles for hard of hearing. Extras begin with 15 minutes of interviews with six main cast members and Michael J Bassett. Also included are 14 minutes of filming footage and 16 minutes of alternate/extended/deleted scenes with text explanations as to why the material was changed or cut. There are three commentaries, with writer/director Bassett giving a serious account of realising his debut feature, then joining Jamie Bell and Lawrence Fox on a second commentary for more light hearted reflections. Finally Andy Serkis demonstrates his commitment to the project with an enjoyable reminiscence of his own. --Gary S Dalkin

DVD Description
DVD Special Features:

  • Director Michael J. Bassett, Jamie Bell and Laurence Fox commentary.
  • Andy Serkis commentary
  • Michael J. Bassett technical commentary
  • Making of … featurette
  • Deleted and alternate scenes
  • Interviews
  • Behind the scenes
  • Theatrical trailer

DVD Technical Information:

  • Running Time: 91 minutes
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: Hard of Hearing English
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (16 x 9)
  • Sound Quality: 5.1


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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Deathwatch rips the horror genre apart!, 4 Jun 2003
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SO, a horror film set in the first world war, sounds interesting. Well once you get into battle and realise the true horrors of trench warfare in 1914 you can understand why this has been rated one of Britains best horror flicks for years. It twists and turns and leaves you guessing. The cast is made up of fully blown Brits who all have recogniseable faces. Mostly the lead, Jamie (Billy Elliot) Bell who gives a strong performance as Private Charlie Shakespeare in the movie. The movie looks totally real and believeable for a WW1 trench movie, the sets and the look of the movie is amazing. It is creepy and tense with a huge insight into real soliders in the war. You get a buzz out of this movie and if you like the typical horror movie or interested at all in the war you will love deathwatch. Performances are strong and storyline is pretty well driven. The question is what is around the next corner. A sniper, a monster or your own mind. A good watch which will keep you entertained, not a lot of boring battle sequences or slow motion shots. Nitty Gritty filmmaking. It looks raw and painful as it should do. Totally believeable and kept my attention, well worthy of a viewing, story kept me guessing, I cared for the characters and was a little spooked too. It is also an awesome DVD crammed with deleted scenes and commentary from actors and directors. Also some behind the scenes footage has been thrown on there. A great DVD for any experienced DVD buyers. A great one for the collection. Deathwatch, thumbs up!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars quite original, a rare treat!, 17 May 2003
By Eduardo Lino Costa (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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I first heard about the premise for this movie during last years Frightfest, it intrigued me that someone was finally going to make a film about the great war, and use its intense setting to erect a horror film.
As I heard it, Deathwatch was perceived as a zombie flick, hence my anticipation, ad I am a fan of the genre. However anyone who expects a zombie film out of Deathwatch have been misled, since the film is more of a psychological type of horror than the usual monster feature.
Deathwatch is about a group of British soldiers who, after what seemed to be a gas attack, get stranded from the rest of their squad, and end up finding a seemingly abandoned trench.After securing the trench, they find out its an abandoned german trench, and orders are issued for them to protect the trench, at which point teh soldiers make themselves confourtable in it.
I forget to mention that the trench is filled with dead bodies, and the tensions build as the soldiers aren't exactly sure how the previous woners got killed.
Much of my use of the word 'seem' comes from the suspence and air of uncertainty and doubt, the film and its characters convey to the viewer.
A very strong point of this film lies within its character development, you get a feeling of each one of the soldiers, from the young Charlie Sheakspear, played by Jamie Bell, whose acting seemd a perfect fit for the part. I was most impressed by tge acting of Andy Serkis (best known for bringing LOTR's Gollum to life) who Plays the Berserk private Quinn.
All in all, the cast assembled here do a fantastic job in making teh viewer believe that they are burnt out soldiers, and as you begin to know each of them very well, the horror kicks off, and you are well prepared for it.
As a big fan of the independent film 'Bunker-evil within', this follows on its footsteps and, though I heard some very bad reviews for it when it came out in the cinema, I am a big suportter of the fact that if a film falls within a genre that interests you, you should check it out no matter what the reviews are saying, so if you enjoy well acted original horror films, than definetelly check this one out.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Watch Deathwatch :), 17 Mar 2005
By Aida Attwell "weird girl" (England, UK) - See all my reviews
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This film is about a supernatural evil but mainly about the evil in humankind. It's as if all the bloodshed and horror of the war has manifested itself into... hmm, I don't know how to explain it.

I really like Deathwatch. The beginning is slow-ish, but as the story goes on it's clear that the soldiers are getting into something far more dangerous than the fighting they had left behind...

The only thing that let it down *IMHO* was the swearing throughout the film, I mean did they even have those swear words in those days? Anyway...
There aren't any named horrors or CGI wossits to mention of, except for a rather nasty bit involving barbed wire.

Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot) was superb in his role of Shakespeare, as were all the other actors. Especially that crazy dude (I've forgotten the actor's name) you could tell he enjoyed playing a real tough man.

I think the reason why people have given this film a poor rating is because it's meaning is hard to understand, and the ending is a little confusing. Though when you think about it becomes clearer, and what had happened to the men is... well I won't tell you that. You'll have to see it for yourself :P

4 stars. Give it a chance, it really is a good film.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly satisfying low-budget WW1 horror
This film begins with the horrors of war and soon becomes full-on horror when a band of soldiers capture an obscure German trench and strange things start to happen... Read more
Published 2 months ago by P. R. Nokes

1.0 out of 5 stars A horror or a horrible movie ?
The idea was brilliant, but the movie is ill-fated: slow, boring, with "low-cost" cast and scenes. More a psycological drama than a action thriller. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Empe

3.0 out of 5 stars Competent
There's really nothing new about this story as it uses ideas from plenty of other horror stories of something whittling down a group of people isolated from help, and the... Read more
Published on 13 Jul 2007 by Mr. S. Crook

2.0 out of 5 stars Good idea poorly executed
This film takes a nice idea, combines it with some really first rate acting, some pretty good directing and cinematography, and creates a poor film, thanks to a predictable plot,... Read more
Published on 5 May 2006 by K. Hamilton

4.0 out of 5 stars Suprisingly good
when i first saw this film i thought it wouldn't be that great but it is a really good film. There plenty of horror and plenty of suspence but a lack of special effects but... Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2006 by benphipps20

2.0 out of 5 stars Deathwatch - more like death by DVD
Seemed very long and a little confusing - I looked at my watch at midnight and it was only 9.30! Supernatural and a bit gruesome. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2005 by Saffy

1.0 out of 5 stars A Great Disappointment
The First World War has always fascinated me, and I've never understood the lack of WW1 movies given the great amount of fictional and factual literature written on the... Read more
Published on 1 Jul 2004 by Glenikins

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good horror!
As I write this, I have owned 'Deathwatch' for some time. At the moment, there seems to be a trend in re-doing old films, 'Texas Chainsaw Masacure', 'Cabin Fever', and 'Dawn Of... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2004 by generalblob

3.0 out of 5 stars Alright, but there are a hell of a lot better British films
I would have liked to give this film 2 and a half stars but I can't so oh well. This didnt really feel like a horror film really at all, it seemed sort of disjointed and didn't... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2004 by Ben Crooke

1.0 out of 5 stars utter pap
This film has spoilt my evening. Don't be fooled by the comparisons with 28 Days Later. This horror film is dire. The script is the main problem. Read more
Published on 29 Feb 2004 by Tom Chivers

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