Terror on the Prairie
Terror on the Prairie

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Terror on the Prairie

2022
Movie
107 min
English

A pioneering family fights back against a gang of vicious outlaws that is terrorizing them on their newly-built farm on the plains of Montana.

Insights

IMDb4.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Google Users45%
Director: Michael PolishGenres: Western, Thriller

Plot Summary

In 1870s Montana, a pioneer family faces a brutal attack from a notorious outlaw gang. The family's matriarch, Hattie McAfferty, must fight for survival when the gang leader sets his sights on her and her husband's homestead. The film chronicles her desperate struggle against the ruthless intruders.

Critical Reception

Terror on the Prairie received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its uninspired plot, weak character development, and reliance on gratuitous violence. Audience reception was mixed, with some appreciating the gritty Western elements and Carano's performance, while others found the film formulaic and lacking depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by some for its brutal, no-holds-barred violence and Carano's tough-as-nails performance.

  • Heavily criticized for its predictable plot and lack of originality within the Western genre.

  • Many reviewers found the film to be excessively grim and lacking in narrative substance.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the film's violent action and Carano's lead role, while others found the story to be unoriginal and the overall execution lacking.

Fun Fact

The film marked Gina Carano's return to acting after being dropped by Lucasfilm from "The Mandalorian" over controversial social media posts.

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2 reviews
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Oh no, they brought Gina back... and that is pretty hysterical. It stank losing her, but now she's acting again thanks to the Daily Wire... ... and guess what, like Run, Hide, Fight, this isn't political. It's just an action Western ...

BryceSpencer

BryceSpencer

Honestly feels like a first draft. I love the Daily Wire and most of their work, and this movie had lots of potential. Though I quite enjoyed this film, it definitely needs work. When it comes to the production, cinematography, acting and a...