Although there is certainly no shortage of comedic westerns,many of thegreatest western films of all timeare thrillers.
Theres something inherently exciting about frontier action that makes the two genres well suited for crossovers.
Here are the ten best westerns that are also thrillers, ranked.
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A major critical hit,Shanereceived multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.
3:10 to Yumafelt more authentic than most westerns because of its strong performances.
The thrilling final shootout is one of the most thrilling of any set piece in the classical western era.
Its a deeply emotional commentary on toxic masculinity that has aged very well compared to other western thrillers.
As both a family drama and an adventure epic,The Missingaims for historical accuracy and emotional continuity.
It also marked a bold new chapter in Howards career, where he was unafraid to reinvent classic genres.
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