10 Most Overlooked Films Of This Decade
6. Bone Tomahawk (2015)
The Western has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, and S. Craig Zahler’s Bone Tomahawk took full advantage of that. This is a classic tale of grizzled anti-heroes that evokes everything from Deadwood to The Searchers, with horror weaved into the mix.
Bone Tomahawk isn't for everyone. It's unapologetically violent and at times boarders on exploitation. This is a story about men venturing into a brutal environment they neither belong in or are prepared for, and the results are inevitably grisly.
An ensemble cast comprising Patrick Wilson, Kurt Russell, Matthew Fox and Richard Jenkins brings this motley crew to life. They're neither heroes nor villains, but every inch compelling to watch. Fox delivers a career-best performance, while Russell is natural in the role of hard-boiled sheriff Franklin Hunt.
Bone Tomahawk is curious blend of genres that will offer something new to both horror fans and Western enthusiasts alike.