Ravenous (1999) movie poster

Ravenous (1999)

"You are who you eat."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 76%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 49% (RT: 52%, MC: 46) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureWesternHorrorComedy

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Director
Antonia Bird
Runtime
1h 41m
Country
Czech Republic, Mexico, United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (676 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
52%
Metacritic
46
Cast
Guy Pearce as Boyd
Robert Carlyle as Ives / Colqhoun
David Arquette as Cleaves
Jeremy Davies as Toffler
John Spencer as General Slauson
Most people think so. 76% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 676 votes. Critics scored it lower at 49%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
After arriving at his new, remote Army outpost, Capt. John Boyd and his regiment aid a wounded frontiersman who recounts a horrifying tale of a wagon train murdered by its supposed guide โ€“ a vicious U.S. Army colonel gone rogue. Fearing the worst, the regiment heads out into the wilderness to verify the gruesome claims. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Antonia Bird cited several classic adventure films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The initial cut of Ravenous was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • The iconic poster for Ravenous was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Ravenous is a 1999 adventure, western, horror film directed by Antonia Bird. After arriving at his new, remote Army outpost, Capt. John Boyd and his regiment aid a wounded frontiersman who recounts a horrifying tale of a wagon train murdered by its supposed guide โ€“ a vicious U.S.

Army colonel gone rogue. Fearing the worst, the regiment heads out into the wilderness to verify the gruesome claims. The film has been rated by 676 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a adventure film, Ravenous delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Ravenous (1999) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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