In Australia, the divorced father Christian Forteski (Peter Marshall) grieves over the death of his beloved daughter Jesse (Hannah Levien) that was found dead intoxicated with heroin and cocaine and also with the semen of four men. When he anonymously receives a video tape by mail with an adult movie of gang bang where his beloved daughter is the lead star, Christian drives through the outback of Australia with a toolbox chasing the producer, director, cast and crew of the film, in a violent journey of revenge, and finds a network of drugs and pornography. Meanwhile he gives a ride to the eighteen year-old runaway Alice (Caroline Marohasy) that is pregnant and he feels empathy for the girl. He befriends Alice but does not disclose the truth about his "business trip". When Christian and Alice are abducted by the most violent gangster, Derek (Brad McMurray), Alice experiences what Jesse had lived before dying for the despair of Christian.
Movies of revenge are usually engaging and "The Horseman" is no exception. The brutal and graphic story of a father seeking out the responsible for the violent death of his daughter that was his pride and joy is impressive but flawed. If Jesse had been abducted or Christian was feeling guilty for his escape of his daughter, his attitude would be comprehensible; however, Jesse had fled home and the story does never explain the reason for this desperate action. Nevertheless, the performances, makeup, choreography of fights and edition are top-notch. Last but not the least, this film is not recommended for sensitive persons that will certainly feel uncomfortable with such violence. My vote is six.
Title (Brazil): "Vingança Animal" ("Animal Revenge")
Movies of revenge are usually engaging and "The Horseman" is no exception. The brutal and graphic story of a father seeking out the responsible for the violent death of his daughter that was his pride and joy is impressive but flawed. If Jesse had been abducted or Christian was feeling guilty for his escape of his daughter, his attitude would be comprehensible; however, Jesse had fled home and the story does never explain the reason for this desperate action. Nevertheless, the performances, makeup, choreography of fights and edition are top-notch. Last but not the least, this film is not recommended for sensitive persons that will certainly feel uncomfortable with such violence. My vote is six.
Title (Brazil): "Vingança Animal" ("Animal Revenge")