In a Valley of Violence
The story of a drifter named Paul who arrives in a small town seeking revenge on the thugs who murdered his friend. Sisters Mary Anne and Ellen, who run the town's hotel, help Paul in his quest for vengeance.
Critics Sentiment
Paul hangs Gilly and Mary-Anne shoots him with Tubby's gun
Gilly and deputies kill Abbie and throw Paul off a cliff
The film dramatically improves in its final act, jumping from middling revenge setup to praised comedy-action climax
In a Valley of Violence starts as a competent but predictable spaghetti western homage that struggles with clichéd dialogue and characters. The emotional turning point of Abbie's death provides solid motivation for the revenge plot. However, critics consistently noted that the film finds its footing in the final 20 minutes, where Ti West successfully blends comedy with western violence to create an entertaining and unexpectedly effective climax.
Full cast
Ethan Hawke
Paul
John Travolta
The Marshal
Taissa Farmiga
Mary Anne
James Ransone
Gilly
Karen Gillan
Ellen
Burn Gorman
Priest
Toby Huss
Harris
Larry Fessenden
Roy
Kaius Harrison
William T. 'Billy' Baxter
Tommy Nohilly
Tubby
Jeff Bairstow
Townsperson
Michael Davis
Dollar Bill
James Cady
Bartender
James E. Lane
Old Town Miner
Jumpy
Abby
Crew
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