If you loved the gritty, suspenseful world of 'Dead Men' (2018), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 movies and shows that capture the same dark, thrilling essence, from crime dramas to supernatural mysteries. Whether you're drawn to its intense storytelling or haunting atmosphere, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

3:10 to Yuma (2007)
Description: A tense and character-driven Western about a desperate man tasked with transporting a dangerous outlaw, filled with moral complexity and explosive confrontations.
Fact: The film is a remake of the 1957 classic. It features a standout performance by Russell Crowe as the charismatic villain.


The Proposition (2005)
Description: A grim and violent Australian Western that delves into themes of family, justice, and survival in a harsh, unforgiving environment, with a strong emphasis on moral dilemmas.
Fact: The screenplay was written by musician Nick Cave. The film was shot in the remote outback of Queensland, Australia.


True Grit (2010)
Description: A classic-style Western with a focus on a determined young protagonist seeking justice, featuring a mix of adventure, danger, and memorable characters in a rugged setting.
Fact: The film is a remake of the 1969 John Wayne movie. It was shot in Texas and New Mexico, using many of the same locations as the original.


The Revenant (2015)
Description: A brutal survival story set in the wilderness, featuring intense violence and a relentless pursuit of vengeance. The harsh, unforgiving landscape plays a central role in the narrative.
Fact: The film was shot using only natural light to enhance its realism. Leonardo DiCaprio actually ate raw bison liver for one of the scenes.


Bone Tomahawk (2015)
Description: A gritty Western that blends elements of horror, featuring a group of men on a dangerous rescue mission through hostile territory, marked by extreme violence and a bleak tone.
Fact: The film was shot in just 21 days. It was the directorial debut of novelist S. Craig Zahler.


The Salvation (2014)
Description: A revenge-driven Western with a stark, brutal tone, featuring a protagonist who takes on corrupt forces in a lawless land, marked by intense action and moral ambiguity.
Fact: The film was shot in South Africa, which doubled for the American frontier. It stars Mads Mikkelsen in a rare leading role in an English-language film.


Slow West (2015)
Description: A visually striking and offbeat Western that combines poetic storytelling with sudden bursts of violence, focusing on a young man's quest through a dangerous frontier.
Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, despite being set in the American West. It was the feature debut of director John Maclean.


The Hateful Eight (2015)
Description: A tense, claustrophobic Western with a focus on betrayal, mistrust, and violent confrontations among a group of morally ambiguous characters trapped together.
Fact: The film was originally intended to be a sequel to Django Unchained. It was shot in Ultra Panavision 70, a format not used since the 1960s.


The Sisters Brothers (2018)
Description: A darkly comedic and violent Western that follows two brothers on a mission, blending brutal action with moments of introspection and unexpected humor.
Fact: The film is based on a novel by Patrick deWitt. It was shot in Spain and Romania, standing in for the American West.


Hostiles (2017)
Description: A somber and reflective Western that explores themes of redemption, trauma, and the brutality of frontier life, with a focus on a perilous journey through dangerous lands.
Fact: The film was in development for over a decade before it was finally made. It features a haunting score by Max Richter.
