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Abstract
According to myth, a person transitions to werewolf, which perfectly matches the only thing that can destroy the supernatural beast: the transitory metal silver. In the British film DOG SOLDIERS a squad of men on maneuvers in the Scottish Highlands faces a pack of werewolves. This is family versus family, with a homestead at the center of the fight. But in order for the men to survive, one young soldier must find that one piece of silver to save the day. The paper will not explore silver and its role, but the importance of family and the sacrifices that must be made in order to keep the family “whole”. Moreover, the element of a son standing up to and ultimately defeating his father becomes a key point in the family narrative. Additional commentary will focus on the home, which not only anchors the action, but means absolutely everything to soldier and werewolf alike. The end result is an action/horror with several thematic layers - a feast for the eyes as well as the mind.