Outpost: Black Sun

Have you ever wondered what would happen if Nazis got even crazier? Like, with zombies and stuff? “Outpost: Black Sun” dives straight into that bizarro world, and honestly, I’m both intrigued and dubiously amused. From the mind of director Steve Barker, this isn’t your typical WWII film. Erik van Looy would probably raise an eyebrow or two at this plotline!

You see, the film throws us into a world where hunting Nazi zombies is a thing. Our protagonist, Lena (played by Catherine Steadman), teams up with a dapper engineer to uncover secrets more twisted than a knäckebröd packet. Have you noticed how some movies make you crave those Swedish classics? I swear, during the watch, I almost reached for the lingonberry jam!

Let me take you back to a chilly October evening, a couple of years ago, when a friend and I accidentally stumbled upon an underground horror film festival in Gamla Stan. The atmosphere? About as eerie as that bunker in the movie. And let me tell you, the chilly Swedish air and creaky auditorium seats amplify fear in the best possible way. This film took me back to those moments—where unpredictability is the only certainty.

Performance-wise, we’ve got some familiar faces. The venerable Richard Coyle adds a touch of gravitas to the proceedings. It’s like watching a skådis from our favorite TV dramas delve into a bizarre gothic fairy tale.

However, I’m unsure if the film entirely knows its own tone. It’s like trying to mix surströmming with köttbullar—sometimes it works, but you also might get a whiff of something odd. The CGI effects don’t hold up too well (but let’s be honest, did any of us expect them to?), and the plot sometimes wanders like a lost tourist in Stockholm’s Old Town.

But hey, if you’re a fan of oddball horror where nothing’s taken too seriously, give it a shot. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself laughing at the sheer absurdity of it all. Or, maybe you’ll be as perplexed as I was. Either way, it’s a peculiar ride worth pondering.

Check the trailer below