The Burrowers, directed by and written by J.T. Petty, features William Mapother, Sean Patrick Thomas, Clancy Brown, Laura Leighton, Doug Hutchison, Karl Geary and Robert Richard in its cast. Joseph LoDuca composed the music, with cinematography handled by Phil Parmet. The story unfolds on August 11th, 1879, in the Dakota territories. Following the abduction of a pioneer family, a group sets out to find those responsible. Initially believing they’ve encountered hostile Native Americans, the searchers soon realize the situation is far more dangerous as they face a brutal and bloody struggle for survival. It's not comparable to Tremors! That enjoyable tribute to 1950s B-movie creature features combines humor with action thrills. The premise of The Burrowers might suggest a lighthearted monster movie, but many unsuspecting viewers have discovered that it’s quite different. I’d prefer to walk in the right direction than ride around oblivious. The film takes itself seriously—though not in an offensive way. J.T. Petty aimed to create a Horror/Western without resorting to cheap thrills. He incorporates themes concerning humanity, ecology and race into the story as well. The film's pacing is exceptionally slow, so first-time viewers should be aware of that. Once the plot gets underway, the posse ventures out into the wilderness where they interact, for good or ill; the dialogue is sharp, pointed, and even intelligent. Several strong character moments establish the tone of what’s a somber film, and when action sequences occur, they are well-managed by Petty—it's not solely focused on the creatures either. The visual style evokes a classic Western, which is quite an accomplishment given the limited budget. From costumes and props to the color scheme, the movie convincingly portrays the Old West of 1879. It would have been interesting to see Petty direct a traditional Western film. The practical effects are very good, and CGI is used sparingly, although the final confrontation feels somewhat disappointing. Clancy Brown and Doug Hutchison’s characters unfortunately lack depth, but the facial hair department deserves praise! It's difficult to recommend this film to either Horror or Western fans, but for its atmosphere, sense of period detail, and a degree of originality, it is worth watching—provided you don't anticipate something like Tremors. 7/10

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