The Horseman
A tender drama unfolds between a grieving father and a troubled teenage girl as they drive northbound along the quiet outback roads of Australia. What she doesn't know is that between stops, he is leaving behind a bloody trail of bodies in a revenge motivated killing spree.
Release Year
2008
Runtime
96 min
Audience Score
5.9
Genres
Thriller, Crime
Story Snapshot
A tender drama unfolds between a grieving father and a troubled teenage girl as they drive northbound along the quiet outback roads of Australia. What she doesn't know is that between stops, he is leaving behind a bloody trail of bodies in a revenge motivated killing spree.
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The Horseman is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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