Wyatt Russell’s Forgotten Nazi Zombie Movie Is Coming to Shudder

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As the comeback of Wyatt Russell in the Marvel Cinematic Universe approaches, a lesser-known movie featuring him is finding a new streaming platform. The youngest offspring of Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, Wyatt Russell initially stepped into acting as a child, making appearances in some of his father’s films such as “Overboard,” “Escape from L.A.” and “Soldier.” After taking a break to play for various hockey teams, he resumed his acting career in the early 2010s with roles in productions like “The Walking Dead: The Oath,” the English adaptation of “We Are What We Are” and “22 Jump Street.

In the latter part of the 2010s, Russell gained recognition with his performances in “Black Mirror’s” “Playtest”, AMC’s “Lodge 49”, and Richard Linklater’s “Everybody Wants Some!!”. His fame grew significantly when he took on the role of John Walker/U.S. Agent in “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”, a part he has since reprised for the upcoming “Thunderbolts” and the currently-in-production “Avengers: Doomsday”. He has also appeared in numerous high-profile productions, such as Apple TV+’s “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”, a spinoff of the Monsterverse. Interestingly, a film that had previously slipped under the radar is about to receive renewed attention.

Overlord Is Coming To Shudder In May

The J.J. Abrams-Produced Nazi Zombie Movie Is One Of Russell’s More Underrated

Right before joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, one of Russell’s significant film roles was in the 2018 horror-action-war movie titled “Overlord”. In this movie, he acted alongside Jovan Adepo, John Magaro, and Mathilde Ollivier. His character was part of a squad of American soldiers during World War II who were tasked with destroying a German radio-jamming tower before D-Day. As they ventured into France, they stumbled upon horrifying Nazi experiments. The production was overseen by J.J. Abrams and directed by Julius Avery. Critics generally appreciated “Overlord”, but it did not perform as well as expected at the box office.

Starting this May 1st, the Nazi zombie action film “Overlord” will find a new streaming residence on Shudder, approximately six years after its initial theater release. Joining “Overlord” on Shudder in May are other notable movies such as “Jacob’s Ladder”, “Tremors”, “Cannibal Holocaust”, “Rust Creek”, “Lady Vengeance”, and “Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance”.

For fans of:

  • The Nazi zombie horror subgenre
  • Wyatt Russell
  • J.J. Abrams-produced movies

Why You Should Watch Overlord On Shudder

It’s Got More On Its Mind Than Its Horror Premise Suggests

While both Wolfenstein and Call of Duty: Black Ops were pioneers in popularizing the Nazi zombie theme, they leaned toward a humorous or satirical approach. In contrast, Overlord adopts a serious tone, presenting genuinely terrifying monster designs and leaving the rules of their existence ambiguous but intriguing.

Moreover, the movie underscores the authentic atrocities of war through its principal character, Jovan Adepo as the idealistic Private First Class Boyce. In Overlord, from the chilling opening scene of parachuting out of a plane under enemy fire to witnessing his comrades perish instantly due to landmines and observing German troops committing war crimes against French civilians, writers Billy Ray (returning to the Hunger Games franchise for Sunrise on the Reaping) and Mark L. Smith (recently successful with Netflix’s American Primeval) ensure that the human narrative remains central amidst the horror film genre.

One reason you might want to rewatch “Overlord” when it comes to Shudder in May is to appreciate Russell’s portrayal of the battle-worn Corporal Ford. Similar to his role as Walker in “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” Russell skillfully balances making the audience continue to support him while simultaneously shocking them with the extremes he’ll go for his mission. As “Thunderbolts” is set to be released soon, watching this movie on Shudder could provide a refresher of Russell’s versatile acting abilities.

What ScreenRant has said about Overlord:

This movie, titled “Overlord,” is a B-genre horror film featuring zombies set against the backdrop of World War II’s crucial period. It offers an exhilarating journey by juxtaposing the grim reality of war with the chilling supernatural menace of Nazi-zombies. Here’s a review of “Overlord”: J.J. Abrams’ Zombie-Nazi Horror Film Delivers Heart-Pounding Suspense.

Overlord Facts
Budget $38 Million
Box Office $41.7 Million
Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score 82%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score 67%

Other Wyatt Russell Movies Streaming Right Now:

  • We Are What We Are (Pluto)
  • Night Swim (Prime Video)
  • Shimmer Lake (Netflix)
  • The Woman in the Window (Netflix)
  • Cold in July (AMC+)

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2025-04-27 05:29