Bone Tomahawk

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Bone Tomahawk

2015

2h 12m

Western

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Horror

Comedy

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In the Old West, a sheriff (Kurt Russell), his deputy (Richard Jenkins), a gunslinger (Matthew Fox), and a cowboy (Patrick Wilson) embark on a mission to rescue three people from a savage group of cave dwellers.

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Critics Consensus

Bone Tomahawk's peculiar genre blend won't be for everyone, but its gripping performances and a slow-burning story should satisfy those in search of something different.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

02/23/2016

4/5

Ultraviolence aside, there's plenty to admire about this innovative genre-bender.

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Anton Bitel

Sight & Sound

02/19/2016

a funny (strange and haha) western landscape where it is all too easy to get pillaged, consumed or lost.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

02/18/2016

2/5

It is mostly just an excuse for the debut director, S Craig Zahler, to whip the rug out from under you, Tarantino-style.

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Bryce Hanson

Horror Movie Talk

Sep 23

8/10

One scene in particular stands out so much that it’s basically become a meme as “that scene” in Bone Tomahawk. For good reason. It will stick with you, and if you are a man, you will especially feel something.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

02/16/2024

3/5

Bone Tomahawk surges head first into violence with absolute courage and graphic disregard.

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

09/20/2023

4/5

The thrilling performances and engaging dialogue keeps you invested up through the brutal finale, more than making up for its shortcomings in its direction.

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Ryan S

@RT40796191 Aug 6

This was a great film. The director really has become one of my favorites. The acting was far beyond what I expected and it just blew me away. Fresh spin on the old west tale. I've seen it several times. It's on my list of about 30 all time favorites.

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Iris J

@Roosie Aug 3

A stunning film; it is at once funny, profound and unsettling. The violence is graphic, but necessary in the context of the film. Dialogue is quirky and charming, casting is spot on and visual effects are amazing. Don't miss this one.

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Christopher S

@MrRedband Jul 13

An excellent mix of a gritty western, and a dark twisted horror movie. My biggest complaint is that it can seem a little slow at parts. Still worth checking out the cinematography and sfx are top tier.

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Jev M

@RT47487162 May 31

I loved this. I'm about 11 years late to this party, but I absolutely loved it.

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Chad M.

@TheChiefCigar May 5

One of the best westerns of the past 25 years. The dialogue and acting are top notch with the story itself being so tense and engrossing, it’s hard to look away (except when you HAVE to look away). The violence is typical of Zahler’s work, but even if that isn’t your cup of tea, fight through it for the story. Multiple protagonists, and all of them are likable in their own ways. Excellent archetype story of St. George against a dragon that is an actual dragon. No sympathetic antagonist Hollywood bullshit.

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C L

@RT00286126 Mar 21

A fantastic genre bender that weeds out the impatient and squeamish in equal measure. Top notch screenplay, casting, acting, and direction. A very impressive debut from Zahler - on a shoe-string budget to boot. Certainly not for everyone, I think a lot of the negative audience reviewers are from viewers entering with expectations of what the movie "should be" before even watching it. Enter with an open mind and it may become one of your all-time favorites.

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Synopsis

In the Old West, a sheriff (Kurt Russell), his deputy (Richard Jenkins), a gunslinger (Matthew Fox), and a cowboy (Patrick Wilson) embark on a mission to rescue three people from a savage group of cave dwellers.

Director: S. Craig Zahler
Producer: Dallas Sonnier, Jack Heller
Screenwriter: S. Craig Zahler
Distributor: RLJ Entertainment
Production Co: Caliber Media Company
Genre: Western, Action, Horror, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 23, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 11, 2017
Runtime: 2h 12m

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