Ben je fan van 'Django Unchained' (2012) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde mix van actie, drama en historische setting bieden. Of je nu houdt van de rauwe stijl van Quentin Tarantino of de meeslepende verhalen over wraak en gerechtigheid, hier vind je gegarandeerd iets naar je smaak.

Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Beschreibung: Features a revenge-driven plot with intense dialogue scenes and a blend of historical fiction and brutal violence. The narrative structure is non-linear, adding to the suspense.
Fakt: The opening scene, which lasts over 20 minutes, is often cited as one of the most tense and masterfully crafted sequences in cinema. The film reimagines World War II history with a fictional assassination plot.


3:10 to Yuma (2007)
Beschreibung: A modern take on the classic Western, focusing on moral dilemmas and the relationship between an outlaw and his captor. The action sequences are intense, and the characters are deeply flawed.
Fakt: The film is a remake of the 1957 movie of the same name. Russell Crowe and Christian Bale had never worked together before this film, but their chemistry was praised by critics.


The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
Beschreibung: A poetic and slow-burning Western that explores fame, betrayal, and the myth of the outlaw. The cinematography is breathtaking, and the performances are nuanced.
Fakt: The film's title is one of the longest in Hollywood history. The script was based on a novel of the same name, which took over 20 years to adapt into a film.


No Country for Old Men (2007)
Beschreibung: A bleak and suspenseful crime thriller with Western elements, focusing on fate, violence, and moral ambiguity. The film's minimalist dialogue and stark visuals heighten the tension.
Fakt: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The character Anton Chigurh's weapon of choice, a captive bolt pistol, is a tool typically used in livestock slaughter.


True Grit (2010)
Beschreibung: A Western that focuses on a quest for justice, featuring a strong-willed protagonist and a mix of action and character-driven drama. The dialogue is sharp and often laced with dark humor.
Fakt: The film is a remake of the 1969 John Wayne classic but stays closer to the original novel by Charles Portis. Hailee Steinfeld was only 13 years old when she auditioned for the role of Mattie Ross.


The Revenant (2015)
Beschreibung: A gritty survival story set in the wilderness, with themes of revenge and endurance. The cinematography captures the harsh beauty of nature, and the violence is raw and unflinching.
Fakt: The film was shot using only natural light, which presented significant challenges for the crew. Leonardo DiCaprio reportedly ate raw bison liver during filming, despite being vegetarian.


Bone Tomahawk (2015)
Beschreibung: A horror-Western hybrid that combines the slow-burn tension of a traditional Western with gruesome violence. The film explores themes of survival and frontier brutality.
Fakt: The movie was shot in just 21 days on a modest budget. The director, S. Craig Zahler, is also a novelist and musician, which influenced the film's unique tone.


Hell or High Water (2016)
Beschreibung: A neo-Western that blends crime drama with social commentary, set in a modern but economically depressed Texas. The film features sharp dialogue and a tense cat-and-mouse chase.
Fakt: The film was shot on location in New Mexico, standing in for Texas. The script was inspired by the 2008 financial crisis and its impact on rural communities.


The Hateful Eight (2015)
Beschreibung: A Western film with a strong emphasis on tension, dialogue-driven storytelling, and a mix of dark humor and violence. The setting in a confined space adds to the suspense.
Fakt: The film was shot in Ultra Panavision 70, a rare widescreen format not used since the 1960s. Much of the movie takes place in a single location, a stagecoach stopover called Minnie's Haberdashery.


Hostiles (2017)
Beschreibung: A contemplative Western that delves into themes of redemption, racism, and the cost of violence. The film features stunning landscapes and a somber, reflective tone.
Fakt: Christian Bale prepared for his role by spending time alone in the wilderness to understand his character's isolation. The film was inspired by real historical events and figures.
