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Trench 11
2017 90 min Canada 16+
★6.4
Horror, Thriller, War
Director: Leo Scherman
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Description
In the final days of WWI a shell-shocked soldier must lead a mission deep beneath the trenches to stop a German plot that could turn the tide of the war.
Starring
Rossif Sutherland
Actor
Robert Stadlober
Actor
Charlie Carrick
Actor
Awards
4 wins & 1 nomination
Key opinion
Trench 11 is a low-budget WWI horror film that attempts to blend war thriller elements with biological sci-fi tropes. While some viewers appreciate its claustrophobic underground setting and commitment to genre tropes, many find the execution hampered by lackluster character development and a derivative narrative.
| Originality | The film leans heavily on clichéd dialogue and familiar genre tropes, offering little in the way of narrative originality. | |
| Production | The production relies on an underground setting that some find atmospheric and cinematically striking, while others view it as empty and poorly decorated. | |
| Acting | The performances are widely criticized for being emotionally hollow and failing to create compelling characters. | |
| Cinematography | The visual and technical effects receive divided feedback, with some praising the stylish cinematography and others dismissing the practical effects as amateurish and unconvincing. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is viewed as a functional, relentless experience by some, while others feel the lack of tension and genuine scares renders the film dull and uneventful. |