BATTLEDOGS

Cinemavixion Review

In "Battledogs" (2013), director Alexander Yellen delivers a creature feature that, while leaning into familiar tropes, offers a serviceable slice of lycanthropic mayhem. The plot, centered on a werewolf virus outbreak in New York City, pits Major Hoffman's search for a cure against the sinister ambitions of Lt. General Monning, who seeks to weaponize the affliction into a canine army. The film stars Craig Sheffer, Dennis Haysbert, and Kate Vernon, who navigate the escalating chaos with varying degrees of conviction. While the narrative treads a well-worn path of viral outbreaks and military intrigue, its straightforward approach and adequate pacing make it an accessible watch for fans of the genre. The special effects, though perhaps not groundbreaking, serve the B-movie premise effectively, contributing to the film's overall tone. "Battledogs" may not reinvent the werewolf subgenre, but it provides a solid, if unexceptional, entry for those seeking a dose of creature-feature action.