When Genre Bending Horror Meets Western Stereotypes: 'Bone Tomahawk' as a Masterclass in Subversion The recent resurgence of interest in Westerns has led many to revisit classic tales of cowboys and outlaws.
However, few have attempted to blend the genre with horror as effectively as S. Craig Zahler's 2015 film, Bone Tomahawk.
On its surface, the movie appears to be a straightforward Western, replete with mustachioed sheriffs and rugged outlaws. However, as viewers quickly discover, this is no ordinary Western.