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Sausages: The Making of Dog Soldiers
Sausages: The Making of Dog Soldiers is a celebration of Neil Marshall’s debut soldiers versus werewolves movie released in 2002. To coincide with the 20-year anniversary, we take a deep dive behind the scenes look at the cult classic. As well as a full retrospective, you will find interviews with the cast and crew, never seen before photographs, original shot list, excerpts from the script and more.
Sausages combines full access to Neil’s insight and Janine’s passion for her all-time favourite movie. If you love the tone of Dog Soldiers, if you enjoy the camaraderie, this will be the perfect companion to this fan-favourite film.
Includes foreword from genre legend Joe Dante and afterword from iconic director John Landis.
Sausages combines full access to Neil’s insight and Janine’s passion for her all-time favourite movie. If you love the tone of Dog Soldiers, if you enjoy the camaraderie, this will be the perfect companion to this fan-favourite film.
Includes foreword from genre legend Joe Dante and afterword from iconic director John Landis.
384 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 20, 2022
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Janine Pipe
24 books132 followersTrading a police badge for a pen, Janine cites her life-long love of horror as the catalyst for creating crazy and creepy stories. She also writes non-fiction with Sausages: The Making of Dog Soldiers released in 2022 and The Making of The Descent coming 21st August 2025.
Janine is an independent filmmaker having directed 4 short films combining her love of action and real life experience from policing.
She is a script editor and director for hire and also a film journalist with FILM HOUNDS.
Janine is an independent filmmaker having directed 4 short films combining her love of action and real life experience from policing.
She is a script editor and director for hire and also a film journalist with FILM HOUNDS.
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April 22, 2022
I’ve not read many nonfiction books about the making of movies, and the few that I have read have often been rather dry, uninspiring things that have taken away some of the magic behind a favourite film. So, with this in mind, I approached Sausages: The Making of Dog Soldiers with some trepidation. Dog Soldiers is my favourite werewolf movie, and one of my top three horror movies, so the last thing I wanted was to spoil it.
I need not have worried.
Janine Pipe has written a 70,000-word love letter to her favourite film, and you are left in no doubt whatsoever as to what this movie means to her. Her exuberance is contagious, and by the time I finished reading, I was fanboying almost as much as Janine.
The book is a revelation and the complete antithesis of the standard, boring “making of” tomes. Janine goes through the entire story of the film (including some surprise “almost” casting choices), describing the movie from its inception through to its production, and a scene-by-scene breakdown of the film, interspersed with set photos and memories from the cast members. It’s as interesting and engaging as the movie was to watch.
Of course, the real highlight for me was that the book prompted me to immediately rewatch the movie again with fresh eyes, annoying the hell out of my wife as I kept dropping in little titbits of newly acquired knowledge, all the way through.
Sausages is a great addition, not only to the non-fiction “making of” genre but to werewolf books in general. Sausages made me fall in love with Dog Soldiers all over again, and I can’t give it higher praise than that.
I need not have worried.
Janine Pipe has written a 70,000-word love letter to her favourite film, and you are left in no doubt whatsoever as to what this movie means to her. Her exuberance is contagious, and by the time I finished reading, I was fanboying almost as much as Janine.
The book is a revelation and the complete antithesis of the standard, boring “making of” tomes. Janine goes through the entire story of the film (including some surprise “almost” casting choices), describing the movie from its inception through to its production, and a scene-by-scene breakdown of the film, interspersed with set photos and memories from the cast members. It’s as interesting and engaging as the movie was to watch.
Of course, the real highlight for me was that the book prompted me to immediately rewatch the movie again with fresh eyes, annoying the hell out of my wife as I kept dropping in little titbits of newly acquired knowledge, all the way through.
Sausages is a great addition, not only to the non-fiction “making of” genre but to werewolf books in general. Sausages made me fall in love with Dog Soldiers all over again, and I can’t give it higher praise than that.
May 13, 2022
No corners have been cut in the creation of Sausages: The Making of Dog Soldiers; Janine Pipe has made sure that as many people as possible, who were connected to the film, have been interviewed wherever feasible. And then there are the bookends of a foreword by Joe Dante and afterword from John Landis, because if you are writing a book about a werewolf movie, you want input from the two directors of the other two most significant werewolf movies of the last half-century. And, of course, there's an introduction by the man himself, director Neil Marshall. As it happens, it's more than just an introduction; he's a constant voice throughout the book and gave himself up for open access throughout its creation.
You can read Daniel's full review at Horror DNA by clicking here.
You can read Daniel's full review at Horror DNA by clicking here.
June 2, 2022
Once in a blue moon, a book comes along that I can't help reading with a big grin on my face. 'Sausages' was like that, and I devoured it from cover to cover.
The author, Janine Pipe, makes it clear exactly where she's coming from, writing for example that 'Everything about this book is completely and utterly biased because I bloody love Dog Soldiers and all the people involved' [p. 134]. It shows!
Her passion and enthusiasm is as infectious as any werewolf's bite, and any fan of the film is going to have a blast with this. I know I did!
'Sausages' is stuffed full of interviews, previously unseen photos, behind-the-scenes trivia, and basically everything you never knew you wanted to know about one of the finest British horror films ever made.
In short, this a wonderful, heartfelt celebration of one of my favourite films.
Top bosie!
The author, Janine Pipe, makes it clear exactly where she's coming from, writing for example that 'Everything about this book is completely and utterly biased because I bloody love Dog Soldiers and all the people involved' [p. 134]. It shows!
Her passion and enthusiasm is as infectious as any werewolf's bite, and any fan of the film is going to have a blast with this. I know I did!
'Sausages' is stuffed full of interviews, previously unseen photos, behind-the-scenes trivia, and basically everything you never knew you wanted to know about one of the finest British horror films ever made.
In short, this a wonderful, heartfelt celebration of one of my favourite films.
Top bosie!
May 6, 2022
Janine brings us into a deeply personal journey of the cult werewolf film Dog Soldiers. This personal touch brings a unique experience to a "making of" film book. I loved this approach and absolutely adore this book!
Now it's time to grab Dog Soldiers from my Blu-ray shelf and give it a watch!
Now it's time to grab Dog Soldiers from my Blu-ray shelf and give it a watch!
May 18, 2022
Dog soldiers has a special place in my heart, just as it does for Janine Pipe.
When the movie came out, I was already a year into trying to persuade my then-husband to go camping in the Scottish Highlands.
Within the first five minutes of the movie, he leaned over and said, "This is why I won't go camping."
I wasn't bothered, I adored the film too much to care. It was funny, hugely entertaining, and simply brilliant. This book captures all of those feelings and I learned quite a lot too. I'm not one for reading books that go behind the scenes etc, but I made an exception for this book and I really enjoyed it. Any fan of the movie will like this a huge lot.
When the movie came out, I was already a year into trying to persuade my then-husband to go camping in the Scottish Highlands.
Within the first five minutes of the movie, he leaned over and said, "This is why I won't go camping."
I wasn't bothered, I adored the film too much to care. It was funny, hugely entertaining, and simply brilliant. This book captures all of those feelings and I learned quite a lot too. I'm not one for reading books that go behind the scenes etc, but I made an exception for this book and I really enjoyed it. Any fan of the movie will like this a huge lot.
May 30, 2022
Great behind the scenes and interviews from all involved in the making of Dog Soldiers
April 11, 2022
From the start, it's clear this book is a labor of love.
Janine Pipe has been open for a long time that Dog Soldiers is her favorite film and this book is her absolute dream project. I am happy to report that this shows from the very first page. We are warned early this is not a source of salacious gossip and rumor-mongering. Everything is kept to facts garnered from interviews and granted details from the cast and crew.
It's said that you don't want to know what goes into sausage, but this book proves that wrong. Immeasurably. Pipe discusses the genesis of the film, with numerous surprising details; the original dream cast for the film, the fact that Liam Cunningham originally passed on the movie when he saw the early script before giving a once-over at a revised version and signing up (and for the best, too: who else could play the fiendish, deplorable Ryan if not the lovely gentleman Liam Cunningham?)
Most effectively is the main meat of the book. Pipe does not just give details amidst set pieces and photos: she walks us through the movie. Almost literally. After numerous testimonials from cast and crew, including Neil Marshall himself, with discussion of the place of the film in werewolf fiction and its influences (complete with mention of Glenn Rolfe and Jonathan Janz, authors of two of the finest werewolf novels on the market now), Pipe takes us to the movie itself.
Pipe analyzes every scene of the film, complete with photos and concept art. She takes us into the heads of the characters, telling us about them, their backstories, the actors who played them, the script decisions and her opinions on each piece. Each time we see what was done and why, we hear what changed, from the terrifying attack on a couple out camping, to the iconic scene of Spoon boxing a werewolf. Extra respect to Emma Cleasby, who was the only woman in the main cast, who Pipe makes clear held her own on set and off as well.
But overall, it seems apparent from the novel that this was an incredibly friendly shoot, with nobody aware of the sheer magic they were bottling. Anecdotes range from the informative to the hilarious (Liam Cunningham still slightly annoyed his werewolf eyes prosthetics were lifted by Sean Pertwee-who lost them a while ago).
To the sad 'what could have been' of ghosts of ideas for a sequel and a sequel to that sequel. But overall, Sausages is a absolute delight. Pipe injects the opinion of someone who knows this film backwards and forwards to deliver an excellent 'making of' book.
Now let's just hope we might get that sequel.
Janine Pipe has been open for a long time that Dog Soldiers is her favorite film and this book is her absolute dream project. I am happy to report that this shows from the very first page. We are warned early this is not a source of salacious gossip and rumor-mongering. Everything is kept to facts garnered from interviews and granted details from the cast and crew.
It's said that you don't want to know what goes into sausage, but this book proves that wrong. Immeasurably. Pipe discusses the genesis of the film, with numerous surprising details; the original dream cast for the film, the fact that Liam Cunningham originally passed on the movie when he saw the early script before giving a once-over at a revised version and signing up (and for the best, too: who else could play the fiendish, deplorable Ryan if not the lovely gentleman Liam Cunningham?)
Most effectively is the main meat of the book. Pipe does not just give details amidst set pieces and photos: she walks us through the movie. Almost literally. After numerous testimonials from cast and crew, including Neil Marshall himself, with discussion of the place of the film in werewolf fiction and its influences (complete with mention of Glenn Rolfe and Jonathan Janz, authors of two of the finest werewolf novels on the market now), Pipe takes us to the movie itself.
Pipe analyzes every scene of the film, complete with photos and concept art. She takes us into the heads of the characters, telling us about them, their backstories, the actors who played them, the script decisions and her opinions on each piece. Each time we see what was done and why, we hear what changed, from the terrifying attack on a couple out camping, to the iconic scene of Spoon boxing a werewolf. Extra respect to Emma Cleasby, who was the only woman in the main cast, who Pipe makes clear held her own on set and off as well.
But overall, it seems apparent from the novel that this was an incredibly friendly shoot, with nobody aware of the sheer magic they were bottling. Anecdotes range from the informative to the hilarious (Liam Cunningham still slightly annoyed his werewolf eyes prosthetics were lifted by Sean Pertwee-who lost them a while ago).
To the sad 'what could have been' of ghosts of ideas for a sequel and a sequel to that sequel. But overall, Sausages is a absolute delight. Pipe injects the opinion of someone who knows this film backwards and forwards to deliver an excellent 'making of' book.
Now let's just hope we might get that sequel.
May 17, 2022
Twenty years ago, me and some friends bagged a ride to our nearest multiplex to watch a new werewolf movie. We arrived late and had no idea what to expect.
For the rest of that year (and beyond), we were quoting this film constantly. Someone would start whistling the ‘marching’ theme and others would join in. I bought both UK and US copies of the DVD because they have different – absolutely hilarious – commentaries.
Cut to today. Another lady writer with equal (ok, maybe a bit more) enthusiasm had the idea of writing an anniversary tribute to that movie. Here it is.
I was lucky enough to make online friends with Janine and receive an ARC of the book. It’s one of those that you want to devour in a single sitting, and yet take slowly because you don’t want it to end.
This book, make no mistake, is a tribute. It’s an absolute love-letter: to Dog Soldiers and those who brought it to life, as well as to horror and those who carved a path in werewolf movies historically. There’s some big movie names here.
Janine has left no stone unturned in her quest to make this the best retrospective it can be. Full of interviews, quotes, artwork and photos, we learn about the movie from concept to execution, as well as the impact it had on audiences.
The tone is chatty and fun, which is infinitely preferable to a dry film-school dissertation. The shenanigans of the squaddies/actors are contagious, and if you go in with a good sense of humour, you’ll be fine.
People are still discovering the absolute ride that is this movie. I’m glad there’s a book that does it justice, hopefully inspiring new viewers and also aspiring actors, filmmakers, FX creatives and writers to really take the leap to make what they love.
Sit down by the fire. Grab a bowl of Mysterious Stew (and a good spoon). Listen to a friendly voice tell of a crazy tale, of soldiers and big effing werewolves. You’ll love it.
I’m off to dig out one of those DVDs again now, to watch with my own collies by my side.
For the rest of that year (and beyond), we were quoting this film constantly. Someone would start whistling the ‘marching’ theme and others would join in. I bought both UK and US copies of the DVD because they have different – absolutely hilarious – commentaries.
Cut to today. Another lady writer with equal (ok, maybe a bit more) enthusiasm had the idea of writing an anniversary tribute to that movie. Here it is.
I was lucky enough to make online friends with Janine and receive an ARC of the book. It’s one of those that you want to devour in a single sitting, and yet take slowly because you don’t want it to end.
This book, make no mistake, is a tribute. It’s an absolute love-letter: to Dog Soldiers and those who brought it to life, as well as to horror and those who carved a path in werewolf movies historically. There’s some big movie names here.
Janine has left no stone unturned in her quest to make this the best retrospective it can be. Full of interviews, quotes, artwork and photos, we learn about the movie from concept to execution, as well as the impact it had on audiences.
The tone is chatty and fun, which is infinitely preferable to a dry film-school dissertation. The shenanigans of the squaddies/actors are contagious, and if you go in with a good sense of humour, you’ll be fine.
People are still discovering the absolute ride that is this movie. I’m glad there’s a book that does it justice, hopefully inspiring new viewers and also aspiring actors, filmmakers, FX creatives and writers to really take the leap to make what they love.
Sit down by the fire. Grab a bowl of Mysterious Stew (and a good spoon). Listen to a friendly voice tell of a crazy tale, of soldiers and big effing werewolves. You’ll love it.
I’m off to dig out one of those DVDs again now, to watch with my own collies by my side.
January 14, 2023
I have never read a "making of" book before and I was genuinely surprised how much I liked it. The author did a fantastic job taking the reader through the entire process of making Dog Soldiers. I especially enjoyed the written run through of the movie. Since I've seen Dog Soldiers many times I could see the scene I was reading in my mind as if I was watching it on screen. The cast interviews were fun to read and you could tell these people really cared about each other and the movie they created together.
May 10, 2022
I received a copy of this book for an honest review.
Dog Soldiers is my favorite werewolf movie of all time. I love the action, the claustrophobic feel of the siege and the characters. Who wouldn’t love the soldiers? This book is an excellent look at the making of this film. It is clear that Janine is a giant fan of the movie and I feel like this bleeds through on every page. A definite must read for all fans of the movie! Oh and if you like this, check out Jeanine‘s short story collectionTwisted, Tainted Tales. Those stories are great for any horror fan. And there is more than one nod to Dog Soldiers to be found in those stories.
Dog Soldiers is my favorite werewolf movie of all time. I love the action, the claustrophobic feel of the siege and the characters. Who wouldn’t love the soldiers? This book is an excellent look at the making of this film. It is clear that Janine is a giant fan of the movie and I feel like this bleeds through on every page. A definite must read for all fans of the movie! Oh and if you like this, check out Jeanine‘s short story collectionTwisted, Tainted Tales. Those stories are great for any horror fan. And there is more than one nod to Dog Soldiers to be found in those stories.
June 9, 2022
From the first page, Janine Pipe declares her undying love for the movie Dog Soldiers. Of course she did, she wrote a book about it, but it's a necessary moment. Sausages is not an unbiased and deeply journalistic view dissecting the nuances of the movie. It's a celebration, and Janine Pipe invites you to the party right off the bat.
With behind-the-scenes stories from director Neil Marshall, the principal actors including Sean Pertwee and Kevin McKidd among others, as well as members of the SFX and cinematography crew, Pipe paints a portrait that is bound to excite and enlighten the most hardcore fans of this horror gem. Complete with interviews, testimonials from famous fans, and lots of photos, Sausages is a must-have for any werewolf film aficionado.
With behind-the-scenes stories from director Neil Marshall, the principal actors including Sean Pertwee and Kevin McKidd among others, as well as members of the SFX and cinematography crew, Pipe paints a portrait that is bound to excite and enlighten the most hardcore fans of this horror gem. Complete with interviews, testimonials from famous fans, and lots of photos, Sausages is a must-have for any werewolf film aficionado.
June 16, 2022
So this should actually be a 3.5 out of 5 but I can't round up to a 4 this time.
I enjoyed this book. I loved Pipe's enthusiasm for the film and I really enjoyed the format of her talking us through the film whilst giving us anecdotes, both from the film and personal. Pipe has a really strong voice and it's easy to get wrapped up in her enthusiasm.
Enthusiasm, voice and structure aside the book has been poorly edited, and that is not just opinion. Everyone expects a few mistakes in a book but this felt like it hadn't been looked over properly by a proofreader or the writer. There are many a misplaced word and what appears to be autocorrected word. It's such a shame that these, at times, silly errors, pulled you out from being tangled up in Pipe's enthusiasm.
If the book was reedited this would definitely be a four stars book!
I enjoyed this book. I loved Pipe's enthusiasm for the film and I really enjoyed the format of her talking us through the film whilst giving us anecdotes, both from the film and personal. Pipe has a really strong voice and it's easy to get wrapped up in her enthusiasm.
Enthusiasm, voice and structure aside the book has been poorly edited, and that is not just opinion. Everyone expects a few mistakes in a book but this felt like it hadn't been looked over properly by a proofreader or the writer. There are many a misplaced word and what appears to be autocorrected word. It's such a shame that these, at times, silly errors, pulled you out from being tangled up in Pipe's enthusiasm.
If the book was reedited this would definitely be a four stars book!
July 28, 2022
I’d already planned to get a copy of this book when Janine first announced the project on Facebook many months ago and quickly ordered the hardback on release day. I’ve held off on posting a review however, as it seemed fitting to include it alongside Janine’s interview so here we go.
I cleared through the entire book in one sitting so that should say something! The writing is very easy going and conversational, almost like having a chat about a movie over a few beers. For me, the most interesting parts were how the film came about (and how long it actually took to become a reality!) and all the hurdles that the crew faced in creating something so special. Janine’s love of the film shines through with an infectious enthusiasm and the attention to detail and sheer research involved is very impressive. This is essential reading for anyone with a love of horror movies and I very much look forward to more Making Of books from Janine Pipe.
5 bloody claw marks out of 5!
I cleared through the entire book in one sitting so that should say something! The writing is very easy going and conversational, almost like having a chat about a movie over a few beers. For me, the most interesting parts were how the film came about (and how long it actually took to become a reality!) and all the hurdles that the crew faced in creating something so special. Janine’s love of the film shines through with an infectious enthusiasm and the attention to detail and sheer research involved is very impressive. This is essential reading for anyone with a love of horror movies and I very much look forward to more Making Of books from Janine Pipe.
5 bloody claw marks out of 5!
June 4, 2022
Dog Soldiers has a fans base that’s like a pack of wild dogs who are absolutely over the moon for it. If you are one of those people, you need “Sausages: The Making of Dog Soldiers” in your life.
When you ask someone to list the best werewolf movies, if Dog Soldiers is not included, you know that person has not done their homework. Unfortunately, Dog Soldiers often does not get the attention nor the accolades it deserves. Until now, that is. Janine Pipe has delivered a well-crafted love letter to Dog Soldiers that finally gives this film its due.
This book has got everything, including interviews, stories, and pictures, along with the participation of the director and many of the actors. And Janine Pipe was the perfect person to write this book. Not only is she a bona fide Dog Soldiers super fan, but she is also an accomplished horror author with an impressive resume of books and published articles. Best of all, she has a clear love of the horror genre and has more-than-earned her spot as the lead dog.
So, whether you’re a lover of the film or if you are a just a horror fan who enjoys the stories behind a movie, “Sausages: The Making of Dog Soldiers” is a great investment and well worth your time.
When you ask someone to list the best werewolf movies, if Dog Soldiers is not included, you know that person has not done their homework. Unfortunately, Dog Soldiers often does not get the attention nor the accolades it deserves. Until now, that is. Janine Pipe has delivered a well-crafted love letter to Dog Soldiers that finally gives this film its due.
This book has got everything, including interviews, stories, and pictures, along with the participation of the director and many of the actors. And Janine Pipe was the perfect person to write this book. Not only is she a bona fide Dog Soldiers super fan, but she is also an accomplished horror author with an impressive resume of books and published articles. Best of all, she has a clear love of the horror genre and has more-than-earned her spot as the lead dog.
So, whether you’re a lover of the film or if you are a just a horror fan who enjoys the stories behind a movie, “Sausages: The Making of Dog Soldiers” is a great investment and well worth your time.
January 9, 2023
Absolutely love the film and Janine has done an awesome job with making love it even more!!! Excellent companion book. There are quite a few small spelling errors but this certainly does not detract from how awesome the book is. If you loved the film, heck even if you only like the film, this book is a must read. It could only be improved by making the photos colour (and tidying up the minor spelling errors). Cannot recommend it enough to fans of the film!
May 20, 2022
I’m a new convert to the cult of Dog Soldiers. This book feels very much like chatting with your friends about your shared favorite movie. The author’s enthusiasm absolutely makes this an approachable “making of” without too many overly technical aspects. Sausages celebrates the film and the people who brought it into being.
March 5, 2023
I went into this fully expecting to give it 5 stars. I love Dog Soldiers and I was so excited about this book. But after only a few pages I started to notice a lot of editing errors. These ranged from missing punctuation and grammar errors to the completely wrong word being used in a sentence. There are also issues with sentences just not making any sense. I had to read several multiple times, and they still didn't make sense.
I stuck with it though as I wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt, I can forgive the occasional error, but for a traditionally published book, it became unforgivable with the number of issues there were. I got about halfway through the book before I had to say enough is enough and I couldn't carry on.
I'm so disappointed. I expected something amazing and got something far from it.
I stuck with it though as I wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt, I can forgive the occasional error, but for a traditionally published book, it became unforgivable with the number of issues there were. I got about halfway through the book before I had to say enough is enough and I couldn't carry on.
I'm so disappointed. I expected something amazing and got something far from it.
July 14, 2023
A jokey, as-told-by-a-mate-down-the-pub account of the behind the scenes making of Dog Soldiers, the best werewolf film of the 21st century so far. Need to rewatch it now!
January 30, 2023
Wow ! simply put this was an awesome read !
Just before Christmas i saw a post about this book and my other half took the hint and got it me form Christmas. i started it that very day. Not having read a book of this sort or style before.
I wasn't sure how this would go, if it would be interesting, or if indeed I'd finish it.
Dog soldiers is one of my favourite films ! I remember being in secondary school and being obsessed with the werewolf designs, back in the day watching a 10 part video of the whole film on YouTube as i wasn't allowed to buy it haha !
Since then I've watched it numerous times, so seeing this book it made sense that i needed to know the ins an outs of this film fully !
The way Janine writes, is extremely natural , like your actually speaking to her in person and there for her many interviews throughout this book. I found i flew through this to half way quite quickly. I loved the run through of the film as it highlighted some details i myself had not been away of before, or little stories/jokes the cast and crew shared throughout this experience.
My only qualm was that some of the photos used in the book were so dark they were just a black box in the book. The majority were absolutely fine and gave some wicked behind the scenes glimpses.
I'd say if you are even remotely a fan of the film this book is a terrific read. to see how it all came about and was put together is a true insight I'm not likely to forget A proper good collection of everyone one involved !
Just before Christmas i saw a post about this book and my other half took the hint and got it me form Christmas. i started it that very day. Not having read a book of this sort or style before.
I wasn't sure how this would go, if it would be interesting, or if indeed I'd finish it.
Dog soldiers is one of my favourite films ! I remember being in secondary school and being obsessed with the werewolf designs, back in the day watching a 10 part video of the whole film on YouTube as i wasn't allowed to buy it haha !
Since then I've watched it numerous times, so seeing this book it made sense that i needed to know the ins an outs of this film fully !
The way Janine writes, is extremely natural , like your actually speaking to her in person and there for her many interviews throughout this book. I found i flew through this to half way quite quickly. I loved the run through of the film as it highlighted some details i myself had not been away of before, or little stories/jokes the cast and crew shared throughout this experience.
My only qualm was that some of the photos used in the book were so dark they were just a black box in the book. The majority were absolutely fine and gave some wicked behind the scenes glimpses.
I'd say if you are even remotely a fan of the film this book is a terrific read. to see how it all came about and was put together is a true insight I'm not likely to forget A proper good collection of everyone one involved !
July 29, 2022
Sausages: The Making of Dog Soldiers, written by Janine Pipe, is a celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the cult classic film by Neil Marshall. From the very first page, Ms. Pipe’s love for this movie and its actors is clearly evident.
Doing her due diligence, Ms. Pipe set out to interview as many participants as possible, from cast and crew to its director, Neil Marshall. From learning about financing the movie, why the director chose professional dancers to play the werewolves in the movie, and who was ultimately cast in the movie. I loved learning all the little behind-the-scenes tidbits that you wouldn’t otherwise know about the production.
I have never seen Dog Soldiers before I agreed to review this, and of course, I made it a point to see it before reading. I think I've watched it at least three times since that initial viewing, attempting to catch all of the little bits mentioned by the cast and director. I can happily say that it has become one of my favorite werewolf movies. I get Pipe’s love and enthusiasm for this flick.
5/5 Stars
Thanks to #EncyclopocalypseBooks for providing me a review copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts and opinions contained in this review are my own.
Doing her due diligence, Ms. Pipe set out to interview as many participants as possible, from cast and crew to its director, Neil Marshall. From learning about financing the movie, why the director chose professional dancers to play the werewolves in the movie, and who was ultimately cast in the movie. I loved learning all the little behind-the-scenes tidbits that you wouldn’t otherwise know about the production.
I have never seen Dog Soldiers before I agreed to review this, and of course, I made it a point to see it before reading. I think I've watched it at least three times since that initial viewing, attempting to catch all of the little bits mentioned by the cast and director. I can happily say that it has become one of my favorite werewolf movies. I get Pipe’s love and enthusiasm for this flick.
5/5 Stars
Thanks to #EncyclopocalypseBooks for providing me a review copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts and opinions contained in this review are my own.
July 19, 2023
If Dog Soldiers was a person, this book would be a wildly irritating hagiography, a breathless, fawning love letter that might be written by some sort of deranged cultist who believes all the absolute twaddle that their beloved L. Ron Hubbard (or some other whackadoodle conman*) came out with.
But it's not. Dog Soldiers is a film. And a great film at that. Undoubtedly belonging in the top tier of werewolf films, horror comedies and British horror films. Besides, Janine Pipe is completely honest about the nature of her book. This is a fan's celebration. And it's a joyous one.
True, there's a lot of padding. At first, I wasn't sure the book really needed a full, moment-by-moment recounting of the film but without it, this wouldn't really be a book. It'd be a long(ish) article. As it is, she's interviewed enough people involved in the production to tell a fun, enthusiastic story of its making, with plenty of anecdotes and entertaining trivia.
I've read better books about films. I've read more unbiased books about films. But I don't remember reading any that were just this much fun.
*Yes, I managed to get a cheap shot at Scientologists into this review. But then, I fully admit I'm an SP.
But it's not. Dog Soldiers is a film. And a great film at that. Undoubtedly belonging in the top tier of werewolf films, horror comedies and British horror films. Besides, Janine Pipe is completely honest about the nature of her book. This is a fan's celebration. And it's a joyous one.
True, there's a lot of padding. At first, I wasn't sure the book really needed a full, moment-by-moment recounting of the film but without it, this wouldn't really be a book. It'd be a long(ish) article. As it is, she's interviewed enough people involved in the production to tell a fun, enthusiastic story of its making, with plenty of anecdotes and entertaining trivia.
I've read better books about films. I've read more unbiased books about films. But I don't remember reading any that were just this much fun.
*Yes, I managed to get a cheap shot at Scientologists into this review. But then, I fully admit I'm an SP.
June 17, 2022
Must read for Dog Soldiers fans
I was one of the US fans who first caught this by fate on SyFy(SciFi) I quickly loved a DVD copy to death and have it permanently downloaded on my kindle. Its difficult in my little neck of the woods to find other lovers of this great flick, but this book went far in filling the void. Not a scholarly critique, More a shared cup of coffee (tea?) with someone who wants to share all she has learned about her, and my, favorite movie. You're doing yourself a disservice if you love this movie and skip this book!
I was one of the US fans who first caught this by fate on SyFy(SciFi) I quickly loved a DVD copy to death and have it permanently downloaded on my kindle. Its difficult in my little neck of the woods to find other lovers of this great flick, but this book went far in filling the void. Not a scholarly critique, More a shared cup of coffee (tea?) with someone who wants to share all she has learned about her, and my, favorite movie. You're doing yourself a disservice if you love this movie and skip this book!
February 21, 2023
I think any fan of the film will love this Making Of title, but the writing, style, and varied content might make a believer out of anyone. This really is a book written in the same style and atmosphere of the film: fast, fun, and gory! There’s a lot of great anecdotes, interesting interviews, and miscellaneous bits of info to keep you interested from start to finish. Loved it.
October 1, 2024
OK so this was so much fun! I became a fan of the movie Dog Soldiers super late, but I'm here now and always have a good time with it. This book is filled with so much passion and enthusiasm... it's almost impossible to not have a great time reading! So much trivia and behind the scenes realness! I can't wait to immediately rewatch this!
July 4, 2022
This is one of my favorite horror movies, but it was very interesting reading the story about how the movie came to be, from the script to the casting, there are also several interviews with the cast and crew.
June 14, 2023
Actually a 3.5
A fun and informative book about the movie Dog Soldiers. Marked down a bit because some of the writing didn’t seem to be proofread, and some of the photos were so dark you couldn’t see anything. Still, a good read.
A fun and informative book about the movie Dog Soldiers. Marked down a bit because some of the writing didn’t seem to be proofread, and some of the photos were so dark you couldn’t see anything. Still, a good read.
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June 28, 2022SAUSAGES: THE MAKING OF DOG SOLDIERS reads like a late-night video call discussing perhaps the coolest werewolf movie ever made, and for many readers, that may be enough.
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July 27, 2022
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