9 Bloody Westerns If You Loved Tarantino's ‘The Hateful Eight’

If Tarantino's bloodbath in The Hateful Eight left you craving more gritty frontier stories, you're in good company. There are plenty of other violent westerns that have that same intensity. Check out these 9 bloody movies that don't pull any punches.

1. ‘In a Valley of Violence’ (2016)

Director: Ti West.

• On Rotten Tomatoes, In a Valley of Violence has 78% from critics and 51% from the audience.
• On IMDb, In a Valley of Violence is rated 6.1/10.

After Paul's dog is brutally killed, things are about to get really messy. Paul barely speaks, letting his actions do the talking. And when he finally snaps, it's both satisfying and brutal.

‘The Hateful Eight’ fans will love: “one man against many”, dark humor, performances from Ethan Hawke and John Travolta.

Available on: Fandango At Home, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

2. ‘Unforgiven’ (1992)

Director: Clint Eastwood.

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Unforgiven has 96% from critics and 93% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Unforgiven is rated 8.2/10.

A former outlaw and killer takes on one more job years after he retired. This morally complex Western won Best Picture and cemented itself as one of the greatest Westerns ever made.

‘The Hateful Eight’ fans will love: the gritty realism, complex characters, and moral ambiguity.

Available on: Fandango At Home, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

3. ‘No Country for Old Men’ (2007)

Directors: Joel and Ethan Coen.

• On Rotten Tomatoes, No Country for Old Men has 93% from critics and 86% from the audience.
• On IMDb, No Country for Old Men is rated 8.2/10.

No Country for Old Men is a neo-Western at its core. The film follows a man who stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong and takes the money, setting off a chain of violent events as he's pursued by a merciless killer.

‘The Hateful Eight’ fans will love: the tense atmosphere, Anton Chigur and his unusual way of killing.

Available on Kanopy for free.

4. ‘The Great Silence’ (1968)

Director: Sergio Corbucci.

• On Rotten Tomatoes, The Great Silence has 100% from critics and 89% from the audience.
• On IMDb, The Great Silence is rated 7.7/10.

The Great Silence follows a mute gunslinger who protects a group of people from bounty hunters. This spaghetti western is known for its bleak tone and controversial ending.

‘The Hateful Eight’ fans will love: the snowy setting (which inspired Tarantino) and Klaus Kinski's performance.

Available on Hoopla for free.

5. ‘Bone Tomahawk’ (2015)

Director: S. Craig Zahler.

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Bone Tomahawk has 91% from critics and 74% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Bone Tomahawk is rated 7.1/10.

When a group of cannibals kidnaps settlers from a small town, a group of men sets out to rescue them. This film blends Western and horror elements.

‘The Hateful Eight’ fans will love: the ensemble cast led by Kurt Russell and the slow-burning tension.

Available on Hoopla for free.

6. ‘The Proposition’ (2005)

Director: John Hillcoat.

• On Rotten Tomatoes, The Proposition has 86% from critics and 85% from the audience.
• On IMDb, The Proposition is rated 7.3/10.

The Proposition follows a criminal who is given a choice: kill his older brother or watch his younger brother be executed.

‘The Hateful Eight’ fans will love: the gritty atmosphere, moral complexity and the haunting soundtrack.

Available on Kanopy, Plex and Fawesome for free.

7. ‘True Grit’ (2010)

Directors: Joel and Ethan Coen.

• On Rotten Tomatoes, True Grit has 95% from critics and 85% from the audience.
• On IMDb, True Grit is rated 7.6/10.

U.S. Marshal helps a stubborn young woman track down her father's murderer. This remake of the 1969 classic brings fresh energy and the Coen brothers' signature style to a beloved Western.

‘The Hateful Eight’ fans will love: the dialogue, Jeff Bridges' performance, and the perfect balance of violence and humor.

Available on Hoopla for free.

8. ‘The Magnificent Seven’ (2016)

Director: Antoine Fuqua

• On Rotten Tomatoes, The Magnificent Seven has 64% from critics and 71% from the audience.
• On IMDb, The Magnificent Seven is rated 6.9/10.

When a town is taken over by a ruthless industrialist, seven outlaws are recruited to help the townspeople fight back.

‘The Hateful Eight’ fans will love: the star-studded cast featuring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke and the high-stakes shootouts.

Available on: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo.

9. ‘Brimstone’ (2016)

Director: Martin Koolhoven

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Brimstone has 45% from critics and 54% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Brimstone is rated 7.0/10.

A mute woman is being hunted by a vengeful Reverend for a crime she didn't commit. This film is told in four chapters and features relentless, disturbing scenes that are not for the faint of heart.

‘The Hateful Eight’ fans will love: the dark story and Guy Pearce's performance.

Available on: Starz, Philo.