Movie

Forsaken

2015 · 90 min

A somber, slow-burning Western that weighs guilt and reconciliation over gunfights, with a tense undercurrent and a melancholic, earnest heart.

Tagline: Redemption.
Overview: John Henry returns to his hometown in hopes of repairing his relationship with his estranged father, but a local gang is terrorizing the town. John Henry is the only one who can stop them, however he has abandoned both his gun and reputation as a fearless quick-draw killer.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, tense and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Redemption, guilt, family, faith
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: redemption
guilt
family
faith
violence
Places: small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild