“I hate war only as a solider who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility, its stupidity.” ~ Dwight D Eisenhower
War is hell and a horror in and of itself. It is not pleasant; it is shocking. There is nothing good about it, and it doesn’t really resolve anything. It changes one’s state of mind when having to live through it, changing that person into someone different, and they are never the same again.
Taking the horror of war and injecting it with other supernatural attire has made what I’ve found to be some of the most brilliant horror movies out there. Here are a few of the best, in no particular order.
Dog Soldiers (2002)
This is one of my all time favorite movies. Starring some great actors like Kevin McKid and Liam Cunningham, it is truly not only one of the best written military horror movies but also one of the best werewolf horror movies as well.
Deathwatch (2002)
Set in WWI, the film follows a group of British soldiers stuck in a trench along the front of the enemy line along with a German soldier whom they’ve captured. They find that there is evil lurking amongst them… or is it just in their own minds?
The Objective (2008)
This one is set in more modern times in Afghanistan. Superstitions and paranoia run high in the desert for these soldiers, and nothing is what it seems. I found this movie to be intriguing, and it kept me interested to the end.
The Bunker (2001)
Seven WWII German soldiers who are surrounded by their enemies while locked in a bunker decide to go into the tunnels to try to save themselves. While they are down there, strange things start to happen… is it supernatural, or are they slowly going mad? I think they may have been going mad. War is hell, and it messes with the mind.
Dead Snow (2009)
Ah, Dead Snow. Nazi zombies? Say no more! I must say this movie is brilliant! Not only is it done well, but I found myself not wanting it to end! Horny college students and zombies out to get revenge, accidentally killing your girlfriend and having to chop your own arm off… it all makes for a fun time.
Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead (2014)
AGAIN! How brilliant is this movie! For a sequel, it is very well done and just as enjoyable as the original, if not better. I mean, come on! Nazi zombies vs. Russian zombies? Yes, please, I want more!
Outpost (2007)
With one of my favorite actors, Ray Stevenson, this movie gave us the creepiness of war and the viciousness of the mind. Eight soldiers who find an old outpost and unleash something evil within it sounds like a nightmare I can dig, and I did.
As for horror movies in general, I’d have to say those in the military style are some of my all-time favorites, and I look forward to the next one.
What are some of your favorites? Is there something we missed and you want to add? Let us know in the comments below!