Four of the Apocalypse

Plot

Follows the adventures and travels of four petty criminals in 1873 Utah whom include gambler and swindler Stubby Preston, pregnant prostitute Bunny O'Neal, drunkard Clem, and a mental disturbed man, named Bud, who's obsessed with the dead. The quartet travel aimlessly through the Utah Badlands looking for food, water and people to swindle, while they are harassed by a villanous Mexican bandit, named Chaco, whom Stubby vows revenge after the bandito sexually assaults Bunny.

Why watch

A group of four petty criminals traverses the unforgiving Utah Badlands, each carrying their own burdens and secrets. As they navigate a landscape that mirrors their internal struggles, the film immerses viewers in a world where morality is blurred and survival is paramount. Watching it feels like wandering through a dreamscape of despair and fleeting hope, where every choice weighs heavily on the soul.

Talking points

• the nature of revenge
• the morality of survival
• the impact of environment on character
• the evolution of the Western genre

Cultural context

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