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The Breed

2006 · 90 min

A lean, jumpy siege thriller that keeps you tense with sudden animal attacks and a trapped, dwindling group.

Directed by
Nick Mastandrea
Genres
Thriller, Horror
Tagline
Let the manhunt begin.
Overview
Brothers John and Matt have inherited an island cabin from their recently deceased uncle. Along with Matt's girlfriend, Nicki, and other mutual friends, the siblings travel to the cabin for a relaxing weekend getaway. But, not long after arriving, the group is besieged by ravenous dogs. They watch in horror as another vacationer, Luke, is eaten alive. Soon, they discover a training facility where the dogs have been bred to kill.
How it feels
Tense, dark and bleak. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Survival, isolation, nature, death
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Directed by
Nick Mastandrea
Genres
Thriller, Horror
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • bleakstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror6
Humour2
Realism6
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness6
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
thriller, horror
Directed by
Nick Mastandrea
Starring
Michelle Rodriguez, Taryn Manning, Eric Lively, Oliver Hudson, Hill Harper, Nick Boraine, Lisa-Marie Schneider
Music
Marcus Trumpp
Cinematography
Giulio Biccari
Runtime
90 min
Country
South Africa, Germany, United States of America
Languages
English

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