Deathwatch (2002)

Deliver them from evil.

Deathwatch (2002) poster

In the brutal trench fighting of the First World War, a British Infantry Company is separated from their regiment after a fierce battle. Attempting to return to their lines, the British soldiers discover what appears to be a bombed out German trench, abandoned except for a few dazed German soldiers. After killing most of the Germans, and taking one prisoner, the British company fortifies to hold the trench until reinforcements can arrive. Soon, however, strange things being to happen as a sense of evil descends on the trench and the British begin turn on each other.

Director: MJ Bassett
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller, War
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Chris Weller, Curt Cress
Cinematography: Hubert Taczanowski
Editing: Anne Sopel
Production: Q&Q Medien, Portobello Pictures, Bavaria Film, Odyssey Entertainment, ApolloMedia, Film and Music Entertainment
Country: Germany, United Kingdom
Language: Deutsch, Français, Polski, English
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Supernatural Horror and Terror, Twisted Psychological Thriller, The Horror of War and Humanity, Supernatural Horror and Terror

Keywords

supernatural, assault, soldier, trenches, horrors of war, 1910s, suspenseful, tense

Trailer

Deathwatch Trailer
More Films by Director: MJ Bassett
More Films in Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deathwatch about?
In the brutal trench fighting of the First World War, a British Infantry Company is separated from their regiment after a fierce battle. Attempting to return to their lines, the British soldiers discover what appears to be a bombed out German trench, abandoned except for a few dazed German soldiers. After killing most of the Germans, and taking one prisoner, the British company fortifies to hold the trench until reinforcements can arrive. Soon, however, strange things being to happen as a sense of evil descends on the trench and the British begin turn on each other.
Who directed Deathwatch?
Deathwatch was directed by MJ Bassett.
Who stars in Deathwatch?
Deathwatch stars Jamie Bell, Rúaidhrí Conroy, Mike Downey, Laurence Fox, Roman Horák, Dean Lennox Kelly.
How long is Deathwatch?
Deathwatch has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Deathwatch?
Deathwatch is a Drama, Horror, Thriller, War film.
How much did Deathwatch gross?
Deathwatch grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was Deathwatch produced?
Deathwatch was produced in Germany, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Deathwatch?
The themes of Deathwatch include: Supernatural Horror and Terror, Twisted Psychological Thriller, The Horror of War and Humanity, Supernatural Horror and Terror.