Are you a fan of horror westerns like Bone Tomahawk and The Pale Door? Then, we’ve got a movie for you, A Town Called Purgatory. It is a blend of western grit with the terrifying mythology of a Nanajo monster.
In the bruised aftermath of the American Civil War, two former enemies are forced into an uneasy alliance. The film follows Beau Riffen, a principled Yankee lawman, and Cody Parnum, a haunted ex-Confederate tracker. The two must set aside their lingering resentments to hunt down a ruthless gang of train robbers.
Their pursuit leads them deep into the wilderness and into the eerie silence of Purgatory. It is a town whose residents seem to have vanished into thin air. But the law enforcement officers soon realize they aren’t alone in the abandoned streets. They are being stalked by an ancient, shapeshifting terror from Navajo legend: the Skinwalker. As the hunter becomes the prey, the two veterans must trust one another to survive a supernatural menace that feeds on their darkest secrets and the blood of the living.
Behind the Camera
The film marks the directorial debut of Matt Servitto and stars Ken Arnold, Dan De Luca, Kevin Jiggetts, and Matt Servitto.
A Festival Favorite To Watch Now.
After a successful run on the film festival circuit throughout 2024—where it picked up awards at the Garden State Film Festival and screened at major events like Monsterpalooza—the film has finally come home.
A Town Called Purgatory is out on major digital platforms, including Vudu (Fandango at Home), Apple TV, and Amazon Prime Video, via Uncork’d Entertainment.
