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Post by Aj_June on Mar 2, 2017 15:07:17 GMT
Western and horror are two of my fav genre but it is not very often that I see them both in a movie. The best example among those I have seen is Django il bastardo (1969) directed by Sergio Garrone. I will say that High Plains Drifter (1973) has some sort of horror element though it not as pervasive as in Django the Bastard. I have read a bit about weird west, a western subgenre which combines horror/occult with western but unfortunately I haven't seen many movies of this subgenre. I think the fact that west was considered wild and lawless and lonely makes it all the more appropriate to combine with horror/occult. What are your thoughts on mixing of western/horror in a movie?
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Post by fangirl1975 on Mar 2, 2017 18:28:00 GMT
I saw a flick on Svengoolie called Curse Of The Undead, which involved a vampire gunslinger.
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Post by airborne3502 on Mar 2, 2017 21:42:55 GMT
Bone Tomahawk fits the bill, but in my opinion, it needed about twenty minutes shaved off its running time.
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Post by Sulla on Mar 3, 2017 9:57:10 GMT
I have no objections to the subgenre. I can't think of any I've seen except High Plains Drifter. Maybe Ravenous (1999) could fit although it isn't supernatural horror.
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Post by Marv on Mar 3, 2017 18:33:28 GMT
There was never a movie so sultry yet horrifying as Bone Tomahawk. It was no death by Snu Snu that is for sure.
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Post by Aj_June on Mar 4, 2017 3:22:59 GMT
Bone Tomahawk fits the bill, but in my opinion, it needed about twenty minutes shaved off its running time. Heard a lot about this one. I need to watch it now, especially if it comes under weird western genre.
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Post by Aj_June on Mar 4, 2017 3:24:27 GMT
I saw a flick on Svengoolie called Curse Of The Undead, which involved a vampire gunslinger. This movie is available on youtube so I might give it a try. The concept looks cool because I have never seen a vampire holding a gun before.
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Post by Aj_June on Mar 4, 2017 3:26:56 GMT
I have no objections to the subgenre. I can't think of any I've seen except High Plains Drifter. Maybe Ravenous (1999) could fit although it isn't supernatural horror.
I don't know how this movie never caught my attention but this one will be on my priority list. I have seen over 100s of western movies but not so much the recent ones. But the fact that the storyline of Ravenous is based in 19th century is enough for me to look into it.
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Post by lostinlimbo on Mar 4, 2017 6:51:22 GMT
True, the window is fairly small of westerns incorporating horror. Hard to say why though? Some westerns seem to have horror shades, especially those spaghetti westerns. A lot of those are revenge from beyond the grave themes. Since you liked "Django the Bastard", you might also dig "And God Said to Cain" with Klaus Kinski.
Dead Birds (2004) is probably my favourite supernatural western. Creepy atmosphere and some decent jolts.
The Shadow of Chikara (1977) Very low-budget western horror, but grim and haunting.
The Burrowers (2008) is an entertaining monsters terrorising cowboys. Another is Ghost Town (1988).
Definitely second "Ravenous" and "Bone Tomahawk".
Two on my watchlist; "Requiem for a Gringo" and "Grim Prairie Tales".
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Post by Reynard on Mar 4, 2017 20:32:08 GMT
Tremors 4: The Legend Begins hasn't been mentioned yet. It's not very good, especially when compared to the original classic, but I enjoyed its cowboys vs. giant worms premise. Wasted chance really.
Two-Fisted Tales (1992) TV movie has one episode that fits the genre. Not something to recommend, but it's not terrible either.
Since lostinlimbo mentioned And God Said to Cain I'll add Vengeance (1968) from the same director. Not really a horror western, but it plays with horror elements, which is hardly surprising since director Antonio Margheriti is perhaps best known for his remarkable gothic horrors. Requiem for a Gringo is similar, not really all out horror but very good "dark western".
Ravenous is a masterpiece. I can't recommend it enough.
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Post by Times Up on Mar 4, 2017 23:07:59 GMT
From Dusk Til Dawn, Gallow Walker, The Dark Tower (not yet released).
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Post by Ass_E9 on Mar 5, 2017 4:27:24 GMT
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Post by simest on Mar 9, 2017 9:38:14 GMT
FIVE CARD STUD is a variation on the murder mystery Ten Little Indians and has some strong horror elements. Essentially it's a Western Slasher.
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Post by CoyoteGraves on Mar 9, 2017 9:52:17 GMT
FIVE CARD STUD is a variation on the murder mystery Ten Little Indians and has some strong horror elements. Essentially it's a Western Slasher. Ten Little Indiana is my favorite book. I'll definitely have to check this out.
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Post by politicidal on Mar 12, 2017 20:50:12 GMT
Bone Tomahawk is a recent one. Also I think that's what Diablo (2016) with Scott Eastwood was aiming for that but god that was just awful.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2017 21:01:43 GMT
Bone Tomahawk fits the bill, but in my opinion, it needed about twenty minutes shaved off its running time. Heard a lot about this one. I need to watch it now, especially if it comes under weird western genre. I just checked out the trailer at IMDb. It looks good.
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Post by Reynard on Mar 15, 2017 14:31:56 GMT
FIVE CARD STUD is a variation on the murder mystery Ten Little Indians and has some strong horror elements. Essentially it's a Western Slasher. "Western slasher" reminded me of Stalking Moon (1968), which has really strong horror/thriller elements. Worth checking out. You know it's not going to be a normal western with posters like these:
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2017 1:10:26 GMT
Don't forget its co-feature, BILLY THE KID MEETS DRACULA, starring John Carradine...
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Post by lostinlimbo on Mar 16, 2017 3:28:55 GMT
A couple western horrors featuring zombies. Both during the American Civil War, but with a different type of zombie.
Grey Knight aka The Killing Box (1993) & Exit Humanity (2011)
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Post by koskiewicz on Mar 16, 2017 17:06:43 GMT
Renegade...and The Terror of Tinytown, midgets on horseback???
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