
First Squad: The Moment of Truth
Directed by Alexey Klimov, Vladimir Zhelezniakov, Yoshiharu Ashino
Produced by Molot Entertainment, STUDIO4℃
A high-energy supernatural action film blending WWII historical setting with occult horror and teenage super-soldier mythology.
Set during the opening days of World War II on the Eastern Front. Its main cast are a group of Soviet teenagers with extraordinary abilities; the teenagers have been drafted to form a special unit to fight the invading German army. They are opposed by a Schutzstaffel officer who is attempting to raise from the dead a supernatural army of crusaders from the 12th-century Order of the Sacred Cross.
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Is First Squad: The Moment of Truth violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is First Squad: The Moment of Truth scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is First Squad: The Moment of Truth easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Does First Squad: The Moment of Truth end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is First Squad: The Moment of Truth sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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