Bone Tomahawk

2015, Western/Action, 2h 12m

100 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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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. Read critic reviews

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Richard Jenkins as Chicory in the "Bone Tomahawk."

(L-R) Lili Simmons as Samantha O'Dwyer and Patrick Wilson as Arthur O'Dwyer in "Bone Tomahawk."

Matthew Fox as John Brooder in "Bone Tomahawk."

(L-R) Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt and Zahn McClarnon in "Bone Tomahawk."

Patrick Wilson as Arthur O'Dwyer in "Bone Tomahawk."

(L-R) Matthew Fox as John Brooder, Richard Jenkins as Chicory and Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt in "Bone Tomahawk."

(L-R) Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt, Patrick Wilson as Arthur O'Dwyer, Richard Jenkins as Chicory and Matthew Fox as John Brooder in "Bone Tomahawk."

(L-R) Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt in "Bone Tomahawk."

(L-R) Richard Jenkins as Chicory and Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt in "Bone Tomahawk."

Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt in "Bone Tomahawk."

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Movie Info

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.

Genre:

Western, Action, Horror, Comedy
Original Language:

English
Director:

S. Craig Zahler
Producer:

Dallas Sonnier, Jack Heller
Writer:

S. Craig Zahler
Release Date (Theaters):

Oct 23, 2015 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Dec 29, 2015
Runtime:

2h 12m
Distributor:

RLJ Entertainment

Cast & Crew

Kurt Russell
Sheriff Franklin Hunt

Patrick Wilson
Arthur O'Dwyer

Richard Jenkins
Chicory

Matthew Fox
John Brooder

Lili Simmons
Samantha O'Dwyer

Evan Jonigkeit
Nick

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Audience Reviews for Bone Tomahawk

Sep 02, 2018

After a bit of a shocker beginning the film gets comfortable in rather regular Western Territory for a while. The pace is slow, but the characters interesting enough and there are odd traces of grim humor here or there. None of that prepares for the gore fest of the showdown with some of the nastiest on screen deaths you've ever seen. You gotta appreciate someone trying something fresh here, even though that's certainly not for everyone. I had to chuckle a few times and my jaw dropped to the ground just as often. Gotta appreciate that.

Jens S Super Reviewer
Mar 01, 2017

How seldom it is to see such a high quality film with such a low budget. Every actor puts in a terrific performance, and I absolutely loved Matthew Fox, of the show Lost (my all-time favorite TV show) and his character. The best part of Bone Tomahawk is how unpredictable it is. The writing and the plot itself are top notch and the makeup/ blood effects are sickeningly realistic. This film is violent on an entirely different level from all other horror movies, mainly at the end. The final 45 minutes is breathtaking and intense, and the 135 minute running time is fully paid off. It's a shame that this gem went unnoticed at the box office, because this is one of the best westerns I've ever seen.

Kevin M Super Reviewer
Dec 13, 2016

Turns out the western genre isn't dead yet, there's still some gems to be found.

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Oct 04, 2016

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