The 2018 war-horror film Overlord has rapidly climbed Netflix's viewership charts, with fans calling it 'exhilarating' and 'insane' for its unexpected twist involving Nazi zombie experiments.
What is Overlord About?
Set on the eve of D-Day, Overlord follows American soldiers dropped behind enemy lines who discover terrifying Nazi experiments, turning the film into a battle against zombies. The movie blends war drama with horror elements, reminiscent of a Call of Duty game mode.
Cast and Crew
The cast includes Jovan Adepo (Babylon), Wyatt Russell (The Eternals), Mathilde Ollivier (Boss Level), John Magaro (Orange Is the New Black), Pilou Asbæk (Game of Thrones), Bokeem Woodbine (Spider-Man: Homecoming), and Iain De Caestecker (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), who also played Adam Barlow on Coronation Street. The film is directed by Julius Avery, known for The Pope's Exorcist.
Box Office and Critical Reception
Produced on a budget of $38 million, Overlord grossed $41.7 million worldwide, considered a box office bomb. However, critics gave it an 82% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus calling it 'part revisionist war drama, part zombie thriller, and part all-out genre gorefest.'
Cult Following on Letterboxd
Viewers on Letterboxd have praised the film. @DawsonJoyce called it 'a no-nonsense, rip-roaring great time.' @DigitalPress said it reminded him of his dad's love for war, revenge, and monster movies. @IanWest24 described it as 'way better than I thought' with 'super solid cast.' @todd called it 'energetic, fun, gory, suspenseful, well-acted' and praised the opening scene.
