Watch From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter
- R
- 1999
- 1 hr 34 min
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4.8 (11,123)
Set in the 1800s, From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter is a prequel to the popular vampire horror films, From Dusk Till Dawn and From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money. The movie follows the story of Johnny Madrid (Marco Leonardi), a notorious outlaw who is on the run from the law after his gang kills a sheriff and his family. Along with his loyal accomplice, Esmeralda (Ara Celi), Madrid discovers they have a bounty on their heads and soon get caught by a group of Mexicans who are after the same reward.
While being transported to their execution, the group meets the hangman's daughter, a mysterious beauty named Esmeralda (Celi) who has her own agenda. She persuades the hangman (Michael Parks) to spare Madrid's life in exchange for his assistance in defeating the rebels who are threatening their town. Madrid is initially reluctant but soon realizes that this may be his best chance at survival.
As they travel together, the group is attacked by the very rebels they are supposed to be fighting against. Madrid and the hangman's daughter manage to escape and find safety in a remote inn in the desert. However, their refuge soon turns out to be a trap, as they discover that the inhabitants of the inn are a family of vampires who are hungry for their blood.
From there, the movie takes a turn from a Western into a full-blown horror flick as Madrid, Esmeralda, and the hangman's daughter must fight for their survival against the bloodthirsty creatures. The trio teams up with the surviving humans in the inn to fend off the vampires, using whatever weapons they can find. The fight scenes are intense, and the special effects are top-notch.
Throughout the film, the characters are well-developed, and the audience becomes invested in the story. Mara (Jordana Spiro), a young girl who is staying at the inn with her family, adds a layer of innocence and vulnerability to the group. She and Esmeralda form a bond as they both try to survive the ordeal. Madrid and the hangman's daughter also share a complicated relationship that is explored in depth throughout the film.
Overall, From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter is a thrilling and entertaining movie that combines elements of Western, action, and horror genres seamlessly. The strong performances from the cast, particularly Leonardi, Celi, and Parks, make the movie a memorable addition to the From Dusk Till Dawn franchise.
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter is a 1999 western with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.8.