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Ravenous
1999 101 min Czech Republic, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States of America R 16+
★6.5
Adventure, Western, Horror, Comedy, Drama
Director: Antonia Bird
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Description
After arriving at his new, remote Army outpost, Capt. John Boyd and his regiment aid a wounded frontiersman who recounts a horrifying tale of a wagon train murdered by its supposed guide – a vicious U.S. Army colonel gone rogue. Fearing the worst, the regiment heads out into the wilderness to verify the gruesome claims.
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$2.06M
Worldwide:
$2.06M
Starring
Guy Pearce
Actor
Robert Carlyle
Actor
David Arquette
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Horror Film
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Key opinion
Ravenous is a divisive genre-defying cult classic that blends Western, horror, and dark humor into an unsettling, atmospheric experience. While some viewers praise its original take on cannibalistic mythology and strong lead performances, others are deterred by its jarring tonal shifts and unconventional narrative structure.
| Acting | Robert Carlyle’s chilling performance provides a visceral anchor for the film’s exploration of moral depravity. | |
| Production | The isolated mountain setting effectively fosters an atmosphere of claustrophobia and primal dread. | |
| Originality | The unconventional mix of black comedy, historical drama, and horror creates a genre-defying experience that polarizes viewers looking for a traditional scare. | |
| Score | The minimalist, experimental score occasionally feels disjointed from the visuals, leading to a polarizing auditory experience. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative balance is frequently debated, as some find the film's shifts between tone and genre to be incoherent, while others view it as a bold, intentional subversion. |