plot like this have be do before while and do well in some film and but that doesn not stop burt kennedy little known thriller wolf lake from be a very well do and constantly intriguing little thriller . the film be not perfect while there be pace problem and a series of annoy or confuse flashback that break up the narrative while but it also feature some strong character and an interesting plot line with some idea that actually do hold some weight . the film take in theme of patriotism and vigilantism and vengeance and and fuse it with a thriller narrative . the base of the plot be very simple and centre on a wood cabin by the side of a lake know a wolf lake . a group of war veteran turn up for a week of shooting and drinking etc and but find the cabin be look after by a young man name david and his girlfriend . one of the group discover that david be a war deserter and warn him that all hell will break loose if the leader of the group be to find out about it . he then go and tell the leader ( . ) and and all hell break loose . the film star rod steiger and the actor give a real powerhouse performance and be definitely the best thing about the film . his character be the most complex in the film while and even though his action be extreme and they be justified and steiger manages to make the role believable while which be testament to his act talent . the film be rather slow to start although this time be use well in build up the plot line and character . we get a good impression of the central player early on and this make the film more involve by the time we get to the inevitable conclusion . the location use be excellent in that it create a real feeling of loneliness for the central character while they really be out in the middle of nowhere with no chance of help come for them . the central plot and the problem between the two main character be open for debate and and also give the audience plenty to think about . overall and while this film do have some flaw while it still an excellent thriller and it very unfair that this be so little known . see it if you get the chance .