Indie horror denizen Ti West attempts to tackle the Western genre with In a Valley of Violence with Ethan Hawke, John Travolta, and Jumpy the dog leading the charge. Although a valiant effort as an homage to the genre, all the pieces of a classic western are there, but some of the pieces fit together better than others.
IN A VALLEY OF VIOLENCE
SXSW 2016 boasts an impressive list of headlining films — some of which will be making their world premieres. Here is our guide to some of the big-banner films showing at this year’s festival, from Linklater to Pee-Wee.
The “Oldboy” actor joins Ti West’s Western thriller.
The “Doctor Who” star steps out of the TARDIS and into Ti West’s revenge flick.
The “American Horror Story” star will appear in Ti West’s “In a Valley of Violence.”
Logline: A drifter with nothing to lose seeks revenge on the men who killed his best friend.
