If you’re a fan of the Western-themed creature feature genre, like Tremors 4: The Legend Begins, you’re in for a treat. This genre combines the rugged charm of the Old West with the thrilling suspense of monster movies. Here are 13 films that capture that same adventurous spirit.
1. The Burrowers
The Burrowers (2008) is a horror-western film directed by J.T. Petty. It follows a group of settlers who go missing and the search party that encounters subterranean creatures. The film stars Clancy Brown, William Mapother, and Laura Leighton.
2. Bone Tomahawk
Bone Tomahawk (2015) is a Western horror film directed by S. Craig Zahler. The story revolves around a small-town sheriff and his posse as they try to rescue captives from a group of cannibalistic troglodytes. The cast includes Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson, and Matthew Fox.
3. Ravenous
Ravenous (1999) is a horror film set in the 19th century, directed by Antonia Bird. It tells the story of a remote military outpost that becomes the target of a flesh-eating Wendigo. The movie stars Guy Pearce, Robert Carlyle, and David Arquette.
4. The Valley of Gwangi
The Valley of Gwangi (1969) is a fantasy Western film directed by Jim O’Connolly. It involves a group of cowboys who discover a hidden valley filled with prehistoric creatures. The film stars James Franciscus, Gila Golan, and Richard Carlson.
5. Revenge of the Creature
Revenge of the Creature (1955) is a science fiction horror film directed by Jack Arnold. It is the sequel to Creature from the Black Lagoon and follows the Gill-man as he is captured and taken to a Florida aquarium. The film stars John Agar, Lori Nelson, and John Bromfield.
6. Jonah Hex
Jonah Hex (2010) is a Western action film directed by Jimmy Hayward. It follows the story of a scarred bounty hunter who has to stop a terrorist from unleashing hell on Earth. The cast includes Josh Brolin, Megan Fox, and John Malkovich.
7. The Beast of Hollow Mountain
The Beast of Hollow Mountain (1956) is a Western horror film directed by Edward Nassour and Ismael Rodríguez. It features a rancher who discovers a prehistoric dinosaur living in a secluded valley. The movie stars Guy Madison, Patricia Medina, and Carlos Rivas.
8. Cowboys & Aliens
Cowboys & Aliens (2011) is a sci-fi Western film directed by Jon Favreau. It tells the story of a group of cowboys and Native Americans who have to band together to fight off an alien invasion. The film stars Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, and Olivia Wilde.
9. Priest
Priest (2011) is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi Western directed by Scott Stewart. It follows a warrior priest who disobeys church law to track down the vampires who kidnapped his niece. The movie stars Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, and Maggie Q.
10. Outlander
Outlander (2008) is a sci-fi action film directed by Howard McCain. It combines elements of the Viking era with alien creatures, as a man from another world crashes on Earth and joins forces with the Norsemen to battle a monstrous alien. The film stars Jim Caviezel, Sophia Myles, and Ron Perlman.
11. The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger (2013) is a Western action film directed by Gore Verbinski. It follows the adventures of a masked former Texas Ranger and his Native American companion as they fight injustice in the Old West. The movie stars Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, and William Fichtner.
12. High Plains Drifter
High Plains Drifter (1973) is a Western film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. The story revolves around a mysterious stranger who arrives in a small town and takes on a gang of outlaws. The cast includes Verna Bloom, Marianna Hill, and Mitchell Ryan.
13. Near Dark
Near Dark (1987) is a neo-Western horror film directed by Kathryn Bigelow. It follows a young man who reluctantly joins a nomadic family of vampires. The movie stars Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, and Lance Henriksen.
These films offer a mix of horror, action, and Western elements that are sure to keep you entertained. Whether you’re in the mood for alien invasions, vampire hunts, or prehistoric beasts, there’s something here for every fan of the genre.
