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The Burrowers (2008)

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When a family of Dakota Territory pioneers is violently abducted and a posse is assembled to venture into the badlands and rescue them, the frightening truth they discover in the hills leads them to believe man may not be the only hunter stalking the Old West. The year is 1879, and beyond the fringes of civilization a handful of courageous pioneers maintain settlements while exploring the unknown territories. One night, under the shimmering Western stars, a family from one of these settlements

R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Western, Horror, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: J.T. Petty

Written By: J.T. Petty

In Theaters: Sep 1, 2008 Wide

On DVD: Apr 21, 2009

Lions Gate Films

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Cast

Karl Geary
Coffey
William Mapother
Parcher
Sean Patrick Thomas
Callaghan
Galen Hutchison
Dobie
Clancy Brown
Clay
Alex Edmo
Faith
Doug Hutchison
Henry Victor
Jocelin Donahue
Maryanne
Laura Leighton
Gertrude

Critic Reviews for The Burrowers

All Critics (9) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (3) | DVD (1)

The pacing is too pokey by half, and the payoff is a wrenching disappointment.

October 2, 2008 Full Review Source: Variety

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John Anderson

Variety

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... proves once again that the old west still isn't the ideal place to set a monster movie.

May 22, 2009 Full Review Source: ESplatter

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Lucius Gore

ESplatter

rewarding both as a horror film and a period piece.

April 23, 2009 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Keith Breese

Filmcritic.com

Petty is pursuing a more measured, sympathetic take on demons that feast on the gelatinous innards of innocent victims, manufacturing a tediously wandering picture that craves substance while itching to entertain its absurd grindhouse sensibilities.

April 17, 2009 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com

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Brian Orndorf

DVDTalk.com

...a sporadically entertaining yet thoroughly ineffective misfire.

October 28, 2008 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

At his most placid, JT Petty can make Terrence Malick look like Guy Ritchie. But when he's not going full-'bore', his quiet, creepy brand of terror works on several levels.

October 12, 2008 Full Review Source: Horror.com

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Staci Layne Wilson

Horror.com Source: Horror.com

Sets you up for 'predictability' in both the western and horror departments, and then subverts those expectations time and again.

October 8, 2008 Full Review Source: FEARnet

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Scott Weinberg

FEARnet

Beautifully shot and tightly scripted, it's the rare Hollywood genre film that's more concerned with human relationships and behavior than the mysterious supernatural forces that sets the action in motion.

September 22, 2008 Full Review Source: SpoutBlog

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Karina Longworth

SpoutBlog

J.T Petty takes viewers on an unusual and frightening venture into the Old West with The Burrowers.

September 10, 2008 Full Review Source: Dread Central

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Johnny Butane

Dread Central

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A pretty solid horror western film. Plus Clancy Brown!!!!!

December 17, 2010

Ken Stachnik

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Decent creature feature, with several familiar faces in the cast. The creatures are interesting looking, but not really terrifying. The film is competent, but not extraordinary. Don't expect any twists that you wont see a mile away, and you can come away with a decent experience. I will say that the numerous scenes

November 14, 2010