Thanks for the memories!

Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

A story that's too fascinating to pass by...

The acting in this movie is really good.

It's not always possible, but I try to watch films blind, without knowing anything about them. For a long time, there was no dialogue in 'The Pack' and I was trying to identify the location. At first, I seemed sure it was America, then Britain and finally - when characters begun to speak - Australia.Wild dogs are notoriously difficult to get right. Several otherwise worthwhile adaptions of 'Hound of the Baskervilles' have been somewhat let down by their depiction of the titular mutt. Here, effects are only slightly awkward. A mixture of quick glimpses of slavering jaws, crimson splattering, what I suspect to be a puppet and scampering mongrels do a good job convincing, except when you see the sleek and happy complete animal, darting uninjured out of shot after an attack, it is clear that 'no animals were harmed (or stressed) during production'. And quite right too, of course.The acting throughout is top-notch, from the first victim of the pack (an unctuous money-lender) to the occasionally brattish but well-rounded juveniles. The story-line of a likeable couple, Adam and Carla Wilson (Jack Campbell and Anna Lise Phillips) with money troubles under siege in their own house by a pack of blood-thirsty canines is treated seriously and directed with real flourish by Nick Robertson. Campbell may overdo the rugged deep voice thing, but he provides a solid character.It is true to say that once the 'siege' was underway, the interesting elements of the build-up became more standard, and the excellent actors were somewhat reduced to reacting to the attacks. But that is the way it goes, and there were several moments of genuine tension.

SEE. THIS. FILM. The Pack (2015) is a gem of Australian Horror, the kind of movie that makes wading through all the other dreck worthwhile. When I first saw the cover art, I assumed this was from the cheap-but-occasionally- charming SyFy Channel school of film-making. I was wrong. This is a smartly scripted and acted story. The situation is simple enough. It's about an Australian family in a remote farmhouse who find themselves under siege by wild dogs, a Night of the Living Canines scenario. Tense, frightening, and atmospheric, it's a beautifully crafted movie. Move over, Cujo, I'm declaring it top dog in this category. Unqualified purchase recommendation for lovers of man vs. animal films. (I have the DVD and it's well-mastered, nearly blu-ray quality.)

The Pack is pretty much a home invasion movie where feral dogs instead of masked marauders play the intruders attempting to gain entry into a barricaded house of terrified inhabitants.As to why the pack is attacking, the following explanation, which occurs before the opening credits, is given:"Around the world, packs of dogs roam freely. Killing at will. Now they have developed the taste for a new prey......" And that's it. From there, the audience is launched into the 1st action sequence. Then the starring family is introduced, the pack launches into another separate attack, afterward making their way to the family & all hell breaks loose.Although simply scripted, the overall production is well done. The photography is pretty, the performances are fine & the choreography of the dogs in action is well staged. Very good gore make-up FX too.And again, that's it. Overall, a very good time killer for horror fans on a boring night. Recommended.

The Breed, Burning Bright and now The Pact! The list is growing, movies where people are trapped inside the house with the enemy surrounding the place and finding its way in, are plenty, but how many out there, are good?I never cared much for The Grey, I am a huge Liam Neeson fan, but still, that one was way unrealistic, probably even for a sci-fi film. So, as horror has it lately, bring on the indies, the low budget projects, the little gems, movies that manage to take you by surprise and offer a good 80-90 minutes worth of thrill and suspense. Now don't get me wrong, The Pack is no masterpiece and it does have its holes, but still, it was a pleasure watching it.No real explanation will be offered, typical, I know, and this one builds very little to itself as it jumps straight to action. I think they worked OK as a family, the dialogue was decent, the acting good, effects simple tho hitting the spot and a good execution to a quite used plot. More to say about it?It is shorter than most, just 80 minutes here of watch, doesn't bring any new elements to the story, doesn't act dumb either, so all in all, I graded it a 4. It was better than most, not a bad movie, just a decent watch!Cheers!