Deadwood Falls
Deadwood Falls

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Deadwood Falls

2017
Movie
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English

The town of Deadwood Falls is no more. On Christmas Eve 2003, all 479 men, women and children simply disappeared overnight. There were no footprints into or out of the snowbound town. Leaving behind all of their belongings, the townspeople vanished without a trace. Only one person was found-a man whose body was burned from head to toe and who has remained in a coma all these years. Until tonight that is-on the 7th anniversary of the town's disappearance, the mysterious survivor has awakened...

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users55%
Director: M. Legend BrownGenres: Western, Drama, Horror

Plot Summary

In the lawless frontier town of Deadwood, a group of outlaws seeks refuge after a botched train robbery. However, their plans for a quiet escape are shattered when they encounter a sinister force that has turned the town's inhabitants into ravenous monsters. They must band together to survive the night and fight for their lives against the undead horde.

Critical Reception

Deadwood Falls received a mixed to negative reception, with critics largely panning its underdeveloped plot and predictable scares, while some acknowledged the attempt to blend Western and horror genres. Audience scores were similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a forgettable entry in both genres.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a unique premise blending Western and zombie elements, the film struggles with pacing and character development.

  • The acting is uneven, with some performances failing to elevate the material.

  • While visually attempting a gritty atmosphere, the horror elements often fall flat due to uninspired execution.

Google audience: Google users were divided, with some appreciating the novel concept of a Western zombie film and the performances of lead actors like Sean Patrick Flanery. However, many found the plot predictable and the horror elements lacking in genuine scares or originality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in rugged desert landscapes to capture an authentic, desolate Western feel.

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