Samuel LoveDirected by Travis Mills and written by an uncredited S. Craig Zahler, Frontier Crucible is a rugged, slow-burn, throwback Western that leans into classic genre traditions to wonderful effect. Telling a straightforward survival story, Frontier Crucible doesn’t reinvent the Western, but offers a well-crafted, atmospheric journey with some brutal, unforgettable violence and gorgeous cinematography from Maxime Alexandre (High Tension) Think something between Zahler’s brutal Bone Tomahawk and John Ford’s romanticised Western epics, and you’ll get something close to Frontier Crucible. A must-see for fans of the genre – with a strong stomach.
Synopsis
On the frontier of the Arizona Territory in 1874, a desperately needed wagon full of medical supplies falls victim to an Apache attack. The only man who can guide it through to its destination is Merrick Beckford, but in order to get there he’ll need to enlist the help of a trio of dangerous outlaws hell-bent on survival. When they accidentally kill an Apache scout, all bets are off and survival is the name of the game.
Special Feature
- The Making of Frontier Crucible
FRONTIER CRUCIBLE is available on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD from Dazzler Media
