Dead Man's Hand

Dead Man's Hand

Play your cards right and you just might survive.

Directed by Brian Skiba

Produced by Grindstone Entertainment Group, TPC

202396 min6.9 / 10

A traditional Western about a gunfighter trying to escape his violent past, only to be dragged back into conflict by circumstance and vengeance.

A newly married gunfighter seeks a quiet life with his bride. When he kills a bandit in self-defense, he finds them both pulled back into his old ways. The corrupt mayor of their locale will not let his brother's death go unpunished.

Questions people ask

  • Is Dead Man's Hand violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Dead Man's Hand scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Dead Man's Hand sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Dead Man's Hand end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Dead Man's Hand easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity30

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise69

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Dead Man's Hand

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Dead Man's Hand

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Dead Man's Hand, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Dead Man's Hand, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Dead Man's Hand, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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