“Doghouse” was another delightful surprise that I was
expecting to be less than stellar. The first thing that won me over was the
cast; it stars Stephen Graham (Snatch, Gangs of New York) and Noel Clarke (Dr.
Who). The second was that it felt like the same style as “Shaun of the Dead” in
that it was a fun, comical British horror. The movie is playful, although a bit
misogynistic, and keeps the lighthearted tone for two thirds of the movie.
Five guys are taking their best friend out for the weekend
for a divorce party, to prove to him that not every woman is out to get him.
Taking the advice of one of the gang, they take a private bus out to the town
of Moodley which happens to be out in the middle of nowhere. Minutes after they
arrive they realize that something is dreadfully wrong; all of the women have
fallen ill to a biological weapon and are acting like zombie-like killers.
Actually, they were acting like various stereotypes, much like the different
kinds of Gremlins in their two movies. The men get split up, get chased, suffer
various wounds, finally get back together and find out what’s going on and why
before they start getting killed. There are a couple of interesting death
scenes and lots of various moments for gore. And Vincent, the one going through
the divorce, is finally able to come to terms with his mid-life crisis and move
on.
Favorite moment – I would share this but I don’t want to
give anything away!
Favorite quote - “She’s like Evil Dead in your shop. Those things
with the claws and the teeth.” The way this line is delivered and by whom is
great!
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