Overlord

Overlord is a 2018 horror war movie directed by Julius Avery and written by Billy Ray and Mark L. Smith. The film stars Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Mathilde Ollivier, Pilou Asbæk, and John Magaro.

The movie is set in June 1944 on the eve of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France during World War II. It follows a group of American soldiers who are tasked with destroying a German radio tower in a small French village. The soldiers, led by Corporal Ford (Wyatt Russell), include Private Boyce (Jovan Adepo), Tibbet (John Magaro), Chase (Iain De Caestecker), Dawson (Jacob Anderson), and Rosenfeld (Dominic Applewhite).

Things take a turn for the worse when their plane is shot down and they crash-land behind enemy lines. To make matters worse, they discover that the Germans have been conducting some sort of experiment in the village, which has resulted in creating superhuman soldiers.

As the soldiers navigate through the village, they discover the horrors that the Germans have inflicted on the local French residents, including experiments that have turned people into monsters. The soldiers realize that they must not only complete their mission, but also save the innocent people of the village from the Germans' twisted experiments.

The film is a blend of genres, combining war, horror, and action. The story is tense and gripping, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats throughout the film. The setting of the film adds to the atmosphere, with the isolated French village being the perfect location for the horrors that are to come.

Jovan Adepo gives a standout performance as Private Boyce, the determined and brave soldier who finds himself in the middle of the chaos. Wyatt Russell is equally impressive in his role as Corporal Ford, the experienced and stoic leader of the group. Mathilde Ollivier also shines as the French villager who helps the soldiers in their mission.

Overall, Overlord is a thrilling and entertaining movie that combines war, horror, and action in a unique and exciting way. It is a must-see for fans of the horror genre, as well as war movies. The film has a runtime of 110 minutes, and is rated R for strong bloody violence, disturbing images, language, and brief sexuality.