10 Western Films Where Demons Roam the Range

Description: Set during the Mexican-American War, this film features a soldier who becomes a cannibal with supernatural powers, blending elements of Western, horror, and dark comedy. The film explores themes of survival, greed, and the demonic nature of man.

Fact: The film was shot in Slovakia to replicate the look of the American West, and it features a score by Damon Albarn and Michael Nyman.

Description: Although primarily a ghost story, this film is set in a remote Spanish orphanage during the Spanish Civil War, which has a Western-like atmosphere. The ghost haunting the orphanage has a demonic presence, making it a fitting addition to this list.

Fact: Guillermo del Toro wrote the script while working on "Blade II," and the film was shot in a real abandoned orphanage.

Description: Set in the Australian outback, this film explores themes of morality, justice, and revenge. While not featuring literal demons, the harsh environment and the characters' brutal actions give the film a dark, almost demonic tone.

Fact: The film was shot in the Flinders Ranges in South Australia, and it features a score by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.

Description: While not explicitly about demons, the creatures in this film are monstrous and subterranean, giving a demonic feel to the Western setting. A group of settlers and a Native American tracker set out to rescue kidnapped women, only to encounter a horrifying truth.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life historical phenomenon known as the "Burrowers," creatures from Native American folklore.

Description: This film tells the story of outlaws in the Old West who encounter a mysterious cave that leads to a demonic underworld. It's a mix of Western, adventure, and supernatural elements.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life legend of the Hell's Gate in Texas, and it features a cast of well-known actors including Eric Balfour and Lou Diamond Phillips.

Description: This film takes the Western genre into the realm of horror with a tribe of cannibalistic troglodytes, which could be seen as demonic in their savagery. Sheriff Hunt leads a rescue mission into the cave-dwelling cannibals' lair, blending traditional Western elements with a terrifying twist.

Fact: The film was shot in just 21 days, and the cave scenes were filmed in an actual cave system in California.

Description: While not explicitly about demons, the film's setting in a remote, snow-covered valley and the dark secrets it holds give it a supernatural, almost demonic atmosphere. A mysterious stranger arrives to uncover the truth.

Fact: The film was shot in the Austrian Alps, and it was Austria's submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards.

Description: This film blends Western with revenge themes, where the protagonist's quest for vengeance leads him into a town ruled by a demonic-like villain. The atmosphere and the villain's brutality give the film a supernatural edge.

Fact: The film was shot in South Africa, standing in for the American West, and features a cameo by Mads Mikkelsen's brother, Lars Mikkelsen.

Description: Although not a traditional Western, the film's setting in 1630s New England and its focus on witchcraft and demonic possession make it a unique addition to this list, blending historical drama with horror.

Fact: The film was shot in a remote location in Canada, and all the dialogue was based on historical documents from the period.

Description: In this low-budget Western, a posse of outlaws encounters a Native American curse that turns the dead into zombies, which can be interpreted as demonic forces unleashed upon the land.

Fact: The film was shot in just 15 days, and it features practical effects for the zombie makeup.