Dead West (2010)
A genre-bending horror-western hybrid where a cowboy actor's world unravels when Halloween horror swallows his beloved film studio whole.
Dead West - Movie Information
- Original Title: Dead West
- Release Year: 2010
- Directed by: Douglas Myers
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Horror, Western
- Runtime: 1h 34m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 9, 2010 (United States), December 8, 2011 (Germany), September 14, 2017 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: 데드웨스트 (KR), Cowboys & Vampires (US)
- Production Companies: Duck Soup Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Dead West - Plot
Dead West - or The Rise of the Horror Genre and the Fall of the Western. The story of a western movie actor (Johnny Dust) still trying to make it big in a western film studio and theme park, when a 'new management team' takes over the park and turns the film studio into a fright-fest for the month of Halloween. Haunted by the image of his dead western movie hero, who appears to him on the little screen, Johnny unravels the real intent of management and its opening night 'spectacular', which takes place in the depths of the park's cave.
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Dead West - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Douglas Myers
Main Cast
- Angélica Celaya
- Shannon Whirry
- Clint James
- J. Lyle
- Quinn Lavoie-Higgins
- Roy C. Patterson
- Emily Pelzer
- Mike Ranallo
- Tad Sallee
- Jasen Wade
Writers
- Douglas Myers
Producers
- Lisa Hilton
Dead West - FAQs
What is Dead West (2010) about?
Dead West follows Johnny Dust, a struggling western movie actor working at a film studio and theme park. When a new management team converts the park into a Halloween horror attraction, Johnny discovers their terrifying true intentions, which culminate in a deadly spectacle deep inside the park's cave.
Is Dead West also known by another title?
Yes. Dead West was released in the United States under the alternative title Cowboys & Vampires. It is also known as 데드웨스트 in South Korea. The film blends western and horror elements, and the alternate title more directly signals its vampire-infused genre mashup.
Who are the main actors in Dead West?
The principal cast includes Jasen Wade as Johnny Dust, Angélica Celaya as Gloria Valenzuela, Shannon Whirry as Sarah Dust, Clint James as Miles, J. Lyle as Jim, Quinn Lavoie-Higgins as Craig, Roy C. Patterson as Dave Springer, Emily Pelzer as Susan, Mike Ranallo as Josh, and Tad Sallee as a Cave Explorer.
When was Dead West released?
Dead West had its initial release in the United States on October 9, 2010. It subsequently opened in Germany on December 8, 2011, and received a South Korean release on September 14, 2017, where it carried a 15 age classification.
Who directed and wrote Dead West?
Dead West was both directed and written by Douglas Myers, making him the sole creative force behind the film's script and direction. The movie was produced by Lisa Hilton under the Duck Soup Productions banner and edited by Justin B. Wilson.
What genre is Dead West?
Dead West occupies a distinctive genre crossroads, blending Action, Horror, and Western. The film's subtitle — The Rise of the Horror Genre and the Fall of the Western — signals its self-aware commentary on genre evolution, using a Halloween horror takeover as a metaphor for the western's decline in popular culture.
How long is Dead West?
Dead West has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes (94 minutes). The film was produced in the United States by Duck Soup Productions and released theatrically in October 2010.
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