Bone Tomoahawk Analysis

The pre-industrial Wild West was a dangerous, dangerous place – chalk full of murderers, savages – and lawless territories. Can you imagine that? A world without laws… Well, it was a reality at one point – and to reflect upon it now is enough raise the hair on your neck. And, with that said – it would only make sense for the rough and tumble terrain of the Old West to be the backdrop for a unforgiving gore-fest.

In the new western-horror flick, Bone Tomahawk, directed by S. Craig Zahler (directorial debut), Kurt Russell stars as Sheriff Franklin Hunt – a hard-nosed lawman that takes notice when a questionable (and murderous) drifter, named Purvis (David Arquette), comes to town after witnessing his equally as moral-less partner killed

While treating Purvis, Samantha, along with Purvis and another deputy, are taken hostage by the savages – prompting a rescue mission led by the Sheriff.

Naturally, a hobbled Arthur is determined to join the Sheriff – with the duo also being accompanied by an established Indian killer, John Brooder (Matthew Fox), and the Sheriff’s elderly right-hand man, Chicory (Richard Jenkins). But, along the way – the horse-ridding foursome experience a slew of setbacks, including Patrick’s terribly re-injured leg, the approach of mysterious strangers in the night, and the fact that they are outnumbered by the savages.

Without question, Bone Tomahawk has to be one of the most ridiculous titles for a film in recent memory. Honestly, when you initially hear of a film with such peculiar name (though it’s still not as ridiculous as Sharknado), it’s hard to imagine it didn’t come straight out of the bargain bin at a local gas station. But, if you’re going to judge this book by its cover – at least take a look at the movie poster before you pass judgment (it’s extremely

His time is spent dragging along the trail, attempting to keep up with everyone else – which is ironic since Wilson’s character basically matches the pace of this film.

The cast, outside of Russell and Wilson, includes Matthew Fox (Lost) and Richard Jerkins (The Visitor), both of whom are incredibly difficult to recognize – given their individually distracting wardrobes. Jerkins portrays an elderly deputy that’s relatively nothing more than overprotective of Sheriff Hunt, while Fox portrays a well-dressed gunslinger that essentially lives his life based solely on his reputation as an Indian killer.

Combined, these four uniquely different personalities clearly differentiate themselves from one another – offering vaguely interesting characters trails while making their lengthy journey to the savages’ burial ground (and the potential location of the hostages). Along the way, though – they barely accomplish anything notable, at least not outside one incident where two strangers approach their camp during