Directed by:
Steven KastrissiosScreenplay:
Steven KastrissiosCinematography:
Mark BroadbentComposer:
Ryan PotterCast:
Jack Henry, Rhye Copeman, Robyn Moore, Evert McQueen, Damon Gibson, Hannah Levien, Christopher Sommers, Brad McMurray, Chris Betts, Steven TandyPlots(1)
The Horseman features a range of powerhouse performances in an unflinching study of grief and retribution. After learning of the suspicious death of his daughter, Christian (Peter Marshall) is sent a chilling video of what may have been her last hours alive. Driving through North Queensland to locate those responsible for his daughter's death, he reluctantly picks up Alice (Caroline Marohasy), an awkward young runaway and an unlikely bond develops. As he pieces the crime together, an ugly truth is revealed. Relentless in his pursuit of revenge, Christian leaves a bloody trail of bodies as he seeks those who harmed his daughter. (Umbrella Entertainment)
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Basically, I fully agree with Pedestrian. That said, this film is not only something I didn’t like, but also something that managed to royally piss me off. In every exploitation film it is absolutely crucial to establish a bond between the protagonist and the viewer, who must understand the motivations, feel the pain and the humiliation, and share the desire for revenge. The Horseman has none of that, the protagonist reacts so unpleasantly that any reasonable person will categorically refuse to root for him. A lousy film unworthy of anybody’s time.
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A wonderfully gritty, dirty and minimalist revenge flick with a typically nasty Australian vibe. Yes, I enjoyed it.
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