About Bone Tomahawk

Bone Tomahawk is a 2015 American Western horror film directed and written by S. Craig Zahler. This movie is a thrilling blend of horror and western genres, which focuses on a mission of four men who embark upon a dangerous journey to rescue captives from cannibalistic cave dwellers.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Jack Heller and Dallas Sonnier. The film took 21 days to shoot, and its distinctive blend of Western and horror elements signified Zahler's unique touch to the genre. The grotesque portrayal of the cannibals and the tense atmosphere throughout the movie contribute to its distinctive charm.

Actors

• Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt: Russell delivers a forceful performance as the determined and duty-bound sheriff.
• Patrick Wilson as Arthur O'Dwyer: Wilson embodies a man pushed to his limits, delivering a heartfelt performance.
• Matthew Fox as John Brooder: Fox played the stylish and cold-hearted gunman with a mysterious past.
• Richard Jenkins as Chicory: As the backup deputy, Jenkins delivers a brilliant blend of humor and profundity.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The script for Bone Tomahawk took only a month to write by Zahler.
• The film's combination of Western and Horror genres makes it a unique addition to both genres.
• Despite its graphic content and violent scenes, the movie was shot almost entirely in daylight.
• The movie was predominantly shot in California's Malibu Creek State Park.

Awards

Bone Tomahawk received several accolades. It was honored with the Best Screenplay award at the Sitges Film Festival. It was also nominated for best film in the B-Movie category at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards.

Quotes

• "Why are you in my breakfast?" - Chicory to the stranger in the town's bar.
• "You've been squirting lemon juice in my eye since I came in here!" - Sheriff Hunt to John Brooder.
• "This is why frontier life is so difficult. Not because of the Indians or the elements, but because of the idiots!" - John Brooder

• "Four Doomed Men Ride Out" – an atmospheric piece that sets the tone for the film.
• "In The Defile" – a tense track playing during some of the movie's most dangerous moments.
• "Four Ride Out...Again” – an emotional piece that underlines the gravity of the situation.