Werewolves of the Third Reich (2017): Cast & Ratings
Werewolves of the Third Reich is a 2017 war horror film directed by Andrew Jones, starring Neville Cann as Doctor Josef Mengele, David France and Derek Nelson. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and was made on a reported $300,000 budget. Its Echo Score is 30/100.
- Echo Score
- 30
- budget
- $300K
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Andrew Jones
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- North Bank Entertainment
- Budget
- $300K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Werewolves of the Third Reich About?
The premise of Werewolves of the Third Reich without spoilers.
During World War II, a small band of American soldiers uncovers a terrifying secret in Germany. Dr. Mengele, infamous for his inhumane experiments, is attempting to create an army of werewolves, soldiers with supernatural strength and savagery. As the full moon approaches, the soldiers must find a way to stop Mengele’s horrifying plan before his monstrous creations can turn the tide of the war.
Werewolves of the Third Reich Cast & Characters
Neville Cann leads the cast as Doctor Josef Mengele, with David France as Doctor Hammerstein and Derek Nelson as Billy 'The Butcher'. Directed by Andrew Jones; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Andrew Jones
- Neville Cann as Doctor Josef Mengele
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David France as Doctor Hammerstein - Derek Nelson as Billy 'The Butcher'
- Lee Bane as 'Mad Dog' Murphy
Also Starring in Werewolves of the Third Reich
· 16 more- Gareth Lawrence SS Officer Hess
- Jared Morgan The Bartender
- Annabelle Lanyon Helga Hammerstein
- Darren Swain 'Fighting Joe' Kane
- Patrick O'Donnell SS Officer Schneider
- Lee Mark Jones SS Officer Schreck
- Suzie Frances Garton Ilsa Koch
- Felicity Boylett Camp 7 Inmate #2
- Dennis Farrin Sergeant Peck
- Francesco Tribuzio SS Officer Becker
- Charlie Seddon Adolf Hitler
- Kwame Augustine 'Reckless' Reggie Brown
- Joseph Simpson-Bushell Hyde
- Angharad Berrow Erica Hammerstein (as Angharad Nia Berrow)
- Amy Evans Camp 7 Inmate #4
- Matthew Leigh Maggs Camp 7 Inmate #1 (as Matthew Maggs)
More from Andrew Jones
More films directed by Andrew Jones: Alien: Battlefield Earth, The Haunting of Margam Castle, A Killer Next Door and The Jonestown Haunting.
Werewolves of the Third Reich Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 30/100, strongest in story & flow (35) and weakest in art & craft (25).
Werewolves of the Third Reich Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, Werewolves of the Third Reich registers as a markedly unsuccessful effort. The consensus highlights pervasive shortcomings in production quality, acting, and narrative cohesion, with most reviewers describing the film as cheap, poorly executed, and lacking in engaging content. A few viewers note occasional humor or novelty, but these moments fail to outweigh the dominant negative impressions. Consequently, the film offers minimal appeal for repeat viewings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 25
In terms of art and craft, the film exhibits consistently low production standards. Reviewers cite drab, rushed photography, haphazard editing, cheap set pieces, and ineffective special effects. The costumes and props are described as shoestring‑budget and uninspired, while the direction appears disengaged from the material. Collectively, these observations point to a severely deficient visual and technical execution.
- Character & Emotion 30
When evaluating character and emotion, the acting is widely condemned as poor and caricature‑like. Accents are described as stereotypical and incomprehensible, and lead performances are labeled awful and miscast. Although a minority mention occasional humorous dialogue, the predominant view is that the characters lack depth and fail to resonate, resulting in a largely unappealing ensemble.
- Story & Flow 35
The story and flow receive criticism for being uneventful and incoherent. Reviewers note an absence of werewolves until the end, a lack of clear purpose in early scenes, and a generally implausible, silly plot. While the premise is described as absurdly comedic by a few, the overall narrative is considered wretched and fails to sustain audience interest.
- Sensory Experience 30
Sensory experience is marked by intrusive sound design and ill‑fitting music, according to multiple reviewers. Visual style suffers from low‑budget effects, poorly designed werewolf masks, and unconvincing lighting. The cumulative effect is a distracting and unimmersive audiovisual presentation that detracts from any potential atmospheric or spooky intent.
- Rewatch Factor 30
Rewatch factor is generally low, with most commenters advising against future viewings. The film is portrayed as expendable and lacking lasting appeal. A small segment of reviewers acknowledges occasional humor or novelty, yet these isolated positives do not create sufficient incentive for repeat consumption.
Werewolves of the Third Reich Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Werewolves of the Third Reich.
Cars in Werewolves of the Third Reich
1 car on screen: the GMC CCKW 353.
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GMC CCKW 353 Important role
Werewolves of the Third Reich Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Върколаците на третия райх” and “Оборотни третьего рейха”.
- Also known as
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- Върколаците на третия райх
- Оборотни третьего рейха
- Lobisomens do Terceiro Reich
- Hombres-lobo del Tercer Reich
- 1944: 인간병기
- 第三帝国的狼人
- Vlkodlaci třetí říše
- A Harmadik Birodalom vérfarkasai
- 第三帝國之納粹狼人
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Werewolves of the Third Reich FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Werewolves of the Third Reich, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Werewolves of the Third Reich?
Werewolves of the Third Reich runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Werewolves of the Third Reich released?
Werewolves of the Third Reich was released on December 5, 2017.
Who directed Werewolves of the Third Reich?
Werewolves of the Third Reich was directed by Andrew Jones.
More films by Andrew Jones Who is in the cast of Werewolves of the Third Reich?
Werewolves of the Third Reich stars Neville Cann as Doctor Josef Mengele, David France as Doctor Hammerstein and Derek Nelson as Billy 'The Butcher', among 20 credited actors.
What was the budget of Werewolves of the Third Reich?
Werewolves of the Third Reich had a reported budget of $300,000.
Does Werewolves of the Third Reich have a post-credit scene?
No. Werewolves of the Third Reich has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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