127. Dog Soldiers

This week on *The Rotten Horror Picture Show Podcast*, Clay and Amanda sink their teeth into Neil Marshall’s cult classic *Dog Soldiers*—a gnarly, fast-paced werewolf flick that delivers equal parts horror, action, and black comedy. They’re talking about everything from the practical effects that bring those towering werewolves to life, to the surprisingly heartfelt camaraderie between the doomed soldiers, to how this little low-budget movie became a cult favorite. It’s all set in the Scottish Highlands, where the fog is thick, the wolves are huge, and nobody’s throwing a tennis ball.I’ve been saying it for *years*, and nobody listens: dogs should be the *only* soldiers. Think about it—who in their right mind is gonna shoot at a dog? No one. You roll up to the battlefield with a battalion of good boys, all wagging their tails and looking adorable in tiny camo vests, and bam—war’s over before it starts. The enemy would lay down their weapons, scratch some ears, and everyone would go home happy. But nooo, instead we get *Dog Soldiers*, and wouldn’t you know it, turns out these “dog soldiers” aren’t sweet pups with little helmets, but massive, terrifying werewolves that tear through a squad of unlucky British soldiers like a chew toy at a daycare.So if you’re ready for a deep dive into one of the best modern werewolf films out there, this is the episode for you. But I’ll say it again: next time, let’s skip the werewolves and just send in a golden retriever with a bandana. No one would even *think* of pulling the trigger. Problem solved. World peace achieved. Now, who’s a good boy? It’s Clay and Amanda, that’s who.And be sure to hit up patreon.com/thepenskyfile to hear all the coverage of remakes and reboots this year!