Top Weird West Movies

[@AtomicSnackBar]

EL TOPO: So I guess I need to address the lack of El Topo in the episode. These lists are strictly my favorites. No matter how popular a film is, if I didn't care for it, it's not going on the list. And El Topo just wasn't my cup.

[@PuncherOfAbs]

I was trying to buy that today there’s a cool video store called Lori‘s planet of sound. If they don’t have it they can order it

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@PuncherOfAbs If that's your cup, then good luck. But if you haven't seen it, I definitely don't recommend it.

[@Lululila67]

love el topo and all of Jodorskis movies.

[@tomsenior7405]

Damn straight. You did the right thing. I can not stand E.T, or Jurassic Park. I found Jurassic Park to be a diluted children's film. E.T. can do one for all I care. Instead, I would submit my own choices. Dark Star and The Thing for example. If its your list, its your list. Good for you.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@tomsenior7405 Tom, good sir, if only more felt like you do. You may be surprised at just how personal folks take it when their choices aren't included. Poor angry randos.

[@spoogemop]

Might I recommend '7 Faces of Dr Lao'? Tony Randall stealing almost every scene and translating much of the complex book very well.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Great suggestion. I actually wanted that one on the list. But I just couldn't find the footage at the time.

[@spoogemop]

@@AtomicSnackBar So it goes. Also recommend Grim Prairie Tales, if you can find a copy. Gloriously dark, with a Western flavour distilled throughout - you're on your own out here, and things can go sideways really fast.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@spoogemop I saw that one as a kid. Want to say I rented it from Movie Gallery. I should probably give it another watch, it's been so long. I hadn't discovered westerns yet at the point. Other than the Young Guns movies.

[@tonysantiago255]

@spoogemop - Wow! I had forgotten the Dr.Lao was set in the West. Awesome call. AND produced by the Great George Pal! When movies were Fun.🤗

[@neilbrown9922]

Another weird western worthy of note is Curse of the Undead, a vampire western starring Eric Fleming of Queen of Outer Space (with Zsa Zsa Gabor and based on a story by Ben Hecht, a big name in writing from the 30's).

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Let me tell you, that one very near made the list. I just don't really cover horror stuff here at the Snack Bar. So I ended up going with Bravestarr instead. But if I ever do a sequel episode, chances are good it'll be there. And I did enjoy it. Thanks, Neil.

[@PuncherOfAbs]

I think there is one more vampire movie ... tomb stone or something like that and Jesse James meets Frankenstein s daughter

[@55Quirll]

sMy favorite was Red Sun with Charles Bronson and Toshiro Mifune - who also played the mini-series Shogun with Richard Chamberlain. Then High Plains Drifter - who had a lot of actors in Every Which Way but Loose and Every Which Way You Can as members of the Black Widow gang. In the Valley of the Gwangi, James Franciscus played in the TV series Longstreet as blind Private Investigator and sometime guest star Bruce Lee. The first one I had never heard of but the Cartoon Brave Heart. Thanks for a great collection of weird but entertaining westerns. Take care and stay well.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Red Sun was a rather recent discovery for me, having only seen it in the last year or so. But I was really impressed with it. So much so it made the number 2 spot on the list, if that says anything. Bravestarr is really neat. It's worth watching for the wonderful animation and design work alone. I just love the look of that world. Thanks for watching, Isaac. Always good to hear from you.

[@55Quirll]

@@AtomicSnackBar I always enjoy watching your videos, my pleasure 👍

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@55Quirll Coincidentally, I just saw your name the other day in my notes. You had made an episode suggestion some time back that I liked and wrote down for potential use.

[@55Quirll]

@@AtomicSnackBar Thank you. I enjoy watching your videos and making suggestions. I had not seen some of the videos and others I hadn't seen in a while. A good one you may like, I read the book Sun Rising with Wesley Snipes, Sean Connery, and Tia Carrere, a very good murder mystery. The ending is very good.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@55Quirll I want to say I remember when that movie came out, but I never got around to seeing it. I do quite like Tia Carrere.

[@superdavid002]

Some weird westerns I've seen are El Topo, Billy the Kid vs. Dracula, Blazing Saddles, Winchester '73, Kung Fu(movie), Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter, Terror of Tiny Town, Phantom Empire, Teenage Monster.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I heard quite a bit about Terror of Tiny Town. Never been able to track it down though. Definitely sounds like an odd one. Thanks for watching, David.

[@richardjones4466]

Django Kill is beyond weird. And where's The Great Silence? McKenna's Gold is weird as well.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Well, Weird West is traditionally used for hybrid genres. So I was mainly trying to showcase not only films I like, but films with a clear use of other genres within.

[@-Evil-Genius-]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🤠 *Exploration of Weird West Films* - Introduction to "weird west" films, which are a blend of westerns with another genre. - Overview of five selected weird west films from various periods and styles. 01:05 🎬 *"Four of the Apocalypse" (1975)* - Directed by Lucho fui, "Four of the Apocalypse" blends western with mild supernatural elements. - Emphasis on character development and drama over action in a dreamlike yet dreary setting. - Not a horror film but provides a somber plot and surreal atmosphere. 02:54 🦕 *"The Valley of Gwangi" (1969)* - Directed by Jim O'Connolly, "The Valley of Gwangi" combines western with creature feature elements. - Features the discovery of living dinosaurs in a forbidden valley and impressive stop-motion animation by Ray Harryhausen. - Originally conceived as a sequel to "King Kong" by Willis O'Brien, with a lengthy production process for the effects. 04:44 🤖 *"BraveStarr: The Movie" (1988)* - An animated space western prequel based on the 1987 TV series, directed by Tom Tataranowicz. - Introduces Marshal Bravestarr, who battles space outlaw Tex Hex with the help of his talking techno horse, 3030. - Origin of the TV series influenced by a character designed for "Ghostbusters," evolving into a Sci-Fi Western. 07:52 🏜️ *"Red Sun" (1971)* - Directed by Terence Young, "Red Sun" blends spaghetti western with samurai elements. - Features a clever train robbery, double-crossing bandits, and unlikely allies portrayed by Charles Bronson and Toshiro Mifune. - Notable for its success in Japan, leading to a lucrative commercial endorsement deal for Charles Bronson. 12:38 🌵 *"High Plains Drifter" (1973)* - Directed by Clint Eastwood, "High Plains Drifter" is a dark and gritty western with supernatural undertones. - Stars Eastwood as a mysterious stranger hired to protect a corrupt mining town, revealing unexpected depths in his character. - Loosely based on a real murder case, Eastwood and his stunt double added supernatural elements, finishing under budget and ahead of schedule. Made with HARPA AI

[@tonysantiago255]

@-Evil-Genius - Quite impressive. Move over, Sterling. There's a new AI in town. Fortunately, it doesn't yet appreciate donut humor.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@tonysantiago255 Give it time. Then I can finally cozy up with it. Be on its good side when AI finally overthrows mankind.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Quite neat. AI makes me sound smart.

[@astrith]

What a gem of a channel! Also about Clint Eastwood as a director - he always tries to save money and cut bothh production time and costs. Just hit thing I guess.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Thank you kindly, Kuba. And that Clint Eastwood, certainly unique in Hollywood, that's for sure.

[@doc4062]

Charles Bronson made many iconic westerns and none of them were conventional... but all of them were wonderful.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

A most excellent way to put it, Doc.

[@interwebkaiju]

Whiplash is indeed the standout of those Oblivion movies. Great list. I know I'm notoriously bad at getting around to watching movies but I still need to watch Red Sun. Great list as always. Dynamation thanks you.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

As a person whose day to day life is Dynamation, I thank you.

[@CitiesTurnedToDust]

I know James Franciscus mostly from Longstreet, where he played a blind detective with fighting prowess sort of like Daredevil. Bruce Lee played his martial arts teacher. That show was a big deal way back when.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I'm a big 70s martial arts fan, yet I had not heard of Longstreet until I released this video. It sounds quite neat though.

[@paulbowler5345]

Valley of the Gwangi is a fave of mine, a great Wacky mash up with cool Harryhausen effects. 😀👍

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I may know a thing or two about the wacky. Just a bit.

[@paulbowler5345]

@@AtomicSnackBar 😀👍

[@HorrificNightmaresJM]

You had me at 4 of the apocalypse. One of my favorite westerns. I saw valley of the Gwange recently and thought it was fun. Bravestar looks like fun. I'll have to look for red sun. I love high plains drifter. Oblivion is a blast, so is the sequel. Fantastic video Slim.

[@tonysantiago255]

@HortificNightmaresJM - Red Sun is on KZbin for free, but you have to deal with random commercial interruptions. KZbin don't give nuthin' away fer free. Capitalist bastiches. But it's really good. Worth the price.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Glad to hear that someone else has seen, and digs, Four of the Apocalypse. Even a lot of Fulci fans I know haven't for some reason. But it's just so Fulci, even not being a horror film. Thanks for watching, J-Man.

[@danwest3825]

Another addition could be Galaxina, a great space/cowboy parody

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I'm a big fan of Galaxina. I covered that one in....I want to say my Top Space Opera episode. It's a ton of fun. And a film I'd really like a fancy bluray release of. Thanks for watching, Dan.

[@justinecooper9575]

Favorite quotes from "High Plains Drifter": "Well, it's what people know about themselves inside that makes them afraid." and "Mister, anything you say is fine with me."

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Both good ones. It's probably about time I did a re-watch, now that you mention it.

[@nofaith5994]

I don't laugh much but Sterling can always make me grin. Thanks, Dude

[@AtomicSnackBar]

You are very welcome. And thanks for saying so. Always nice to hear.

[@PatrickMcGowan-ch4ho]

Welcome to Blood City is a little favourite of mine.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I had never heard of that one until you mentioned it. Sounds neat though. I will keep an eye out for it. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@earlleeruhf3130]

Full moon is a favorite film company of mine. I never saw Oblivian but liked the Subspecies series and some of the Puppet master films. I watched a Brave Star episode where his mentor, a man whom he had great respect for, became a criminal and Brave had to hunt him down and arrest him. It surprised me when the man was unrepentant as he went away to prison. Most kid shows would have a more positive ending.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I've always liked Full Moon too. And I'm an even bigger fan of Empire Pictures, the company came before. Charles Band doesn't get nearly enough credit for the quality sci-fi he's put out over the years. Last I checked, Oblivion was on Tubi if you want to check it out. And that is interesting about the Bravestarr episode. But it was a rather unique show in many ways for the time. I really liked it back then, but haven't seen the series since it first aired. Thanks for watching, Earl.

[@jeffh9107]

No idea how I somehow didn’t find this channel until now, but I subscribed immediately and I guess binging all these vids is what I’m doing this morning.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Well, I have my theories. Alien conspiracies and the like. But either way, glad you found it. Welcome to the Snack Bar, Jeff. And if I may be so bold, an episode I like that is a bit under appreciated is the Top Sci-fi Plant Creatures.

[@jeffh9107]

@@AtomicSnackBar Hell yeah. I actually watched that a little bit ago and added “The Day of the Triffids” to my list on Tubi as a result.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@jeffh9107 Fantastic. It's a good one. I hear good things about the 1981 mini-series as well.

[@johnglue1744]

Good to see Lab Tech Jennings actor go on to do something almost as good.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I was happy to see him again as well. Glad to see he was able to get another gig or two.

[@briang9581]

Blazing Saddles (1974) Newly appointed Sheriff Bart (Cleavon Little) must unravel a devious plot that threatens the town of Rock Ridge. First, Bart must win over the townspeople who resent his very presence. He will need the aid of the town drunk, a German chorus girl and a giant. Fourth-wall breaks and slapstick humor abound in this Mel Brooks film. - Western/Comedy Time Rider (1982) - Daredevil and accidental time traveler, Lyle Swann (Fred Ward), creates a paradox while being chased by an obsessed coyote. - Western/ Sci-Fi Tremors 4: The Legend Begins (2004) - Welcome to Rejection! Hiram, an ancestor of Burt Gummer must learn important life lessons, find allies and load up. There's something killing workers at the mine and soon no one will be safe. - Western/B-Monster Movie

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I'm not familiar with Time Rider. But it sounds right up my alley. And I dig some Fred Ward as well. Tremors 4 is a bit too modern for the channel, but I did enjoy the first two quite a bit back in the day. Thanks for watching, Brian.

[@Papou_Pete]

Check out Zachariah. It was billed as The First Rock Western

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I will do just that. Never heard of that one. Thanks for the suggestion, Pete.

[@Thagomizer]

El Topo, anyone? Bone Tomahawk? The Burrowers? Grim Prairie Tales? Cowboys & Aliens?

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Bone Tomahawk, The Burrowers, and Cowboys & Aliens are much too modern for the channel. The cut off is generally the early 90s. But I have gone up to the late 90s once or twice. Valid suggestions though in a modern context. el Topo and Grim Prarie Tales just weren't for me. Thanks for stopping by.

[@juniorjames7076]

El Topo would fall under EURO ART HOUSE PSYCHEDELIC!!

[@jerryrichardson2799]

Bone Tomahawk is a seriously underrated movie.

[@Badastro59]

It's a video clip song, by " Muse" The song (Knights of Cydonia) it's on U-tube, Cydonia is on Mars, ( the Planet) it's about a lost cowboy western city, on Mars a Beautiful secret Agent ,from Earth ? Is sent to overthrow a primitive evil government on a Terraformed Mars,

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Not familiar with the group, but I took at a look at the video. Pretty neat looking indeed.

[@Oppeldeldoc1]

I don't know if they're mentioned here, but two others are THE MISSOURI BREAKS and THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JUDGE ROY BEAN. The first one isn't supernatural, but Marlon Brando's really strange character makes it seem that way toward the end. The second one isn't either exactly, but it has Stacy Keach's famous weird character, and things like other characters narrating the story from the afterlife.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Oh no, those are new to me. And I quite like Stacy Keach too. I'll have to keep an eye out. Thanks for the suggestions.

[@stuartferguson11]

Happy to see Valley of the Gwangi getting some love. Always one of my favorites. Tiny Horse!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

It does kind of fly under the radar, doesn't it? But it's such a neat little movie.

[@Nickel_The_Wise]

Oh hot dusty TRAILS, this is just what the doctor ordered! I knew about Four of the Apocalypse from being a Fulci fan, but I hadn't had a chance to look into it yet, so I guess I got me some homework. The look and feel of it kind of remind me of how _Bone Tomahawk_ played off the size of the West at times, where nites are deep, dark chasms of tight silence, or daytime between towns could be a horrific, skull-white purgatory that could swallow you up without a trace if you lose your way. A Fulci western, who could ask for a few Lira more~ Valley of Gwangi I am VERY big a fan of, for the whole execution of an idea that Cowboys VS Aliens clowned itself on like a bunch of dopes. It's such a wild idea too, what if they were able to stack up efforts and actually capture the thing? Oh you know Gwangi's gonna get Kongin' fast. Excellent pick~ I knew about Bravestar, but a movie, and it's a prequel?? FILMATION GHOSTBUSTERS GUY?! That's a big Twinkee~ It looks like a lot of these writers/animation directors really REALLY wanted to work on some more adult fare, but the times being what they were, animation was largely just for kids and had no appeal market. Damn shame too, but I at least get to see how we got Marshal Bravestar's Hordak, Texhex. Red Sun sounds _perfect_ for my spaghetti western/chambara lovin' ass, so I have gotta catch it, with freakin' Deathwish and Yojimbo doing the buddy cop move under a Bond director, AND we a get a bonus Bond babe in the bargain? Bitchin'~ okay wow, I never heard of Oblivion, but I can already tell my best friend Apple's Farscape, Jack of All Trades-lovin' ass would enjoy this one. Hell, Musetta Vander and the freakin' Wishmaster have me interested already, but its also a 90s cheesy sci-fi western? And I still need to see High Plains Drifter, so thanks for keeping things mum! I did enjoy the nods to Eastwoods' towering performance in Revenge of the Creature, they just don't make 'em like that anymore. great video as always, and a great bonkers direction to go in as well, I'd almost say Get Mean with Tony Anthony should be on this list, but I mean.. I don't know WHAT that movie is going for sometimes, but the Stranger IS a cowboy, and a werewolf.. and I think a prince? I dunno... love seeing your work, pardner, and I took your advice to heart and am looking to start my own channel about entertainments once I can upgrade a few things. Really, thank you for what you said.. you're whoring ways are a true inspiration.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

If you dig Fulci's more somber and atmospheric work, I can't imagine you wouldn't enjoy Four of the Apocalypse. It's not horror by any means, but there is just this underlining feeling of dread throughout. Kind of a feel bad sorta film. "Deathwish and Yojimbo doing the buddy cop movie under a Bond director" is a pretty good summation of the film. That should have gone on the poster. Unlike Four of the Apocalypse, Red Sun is a more fun and light affair. Though it does get a bit dramatic at the end. Get Mean would have been a great pick for the episode. And it's one I've been wanting to cover. I just hadn't seen it yet when I originally did this episode. It's basically a dolled up re-run. And that's great that you are going to start a channel. I have a hard time keeping up with other channels these days, but do let me know so I can check it out. And like I said, if you need any tips, I'd be glad to help.

[@Forcemaster2000]

Valley of Gwangi has been one of my all time favorites since the early 70's when I'd see it on afternoon TV on a Saturday or Sunday!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Such a fun little film. And such a charming little dino too. It's one I wish I had seen as a lad. I was all about stop motion dinosaurs.

[@chrisbridges4885]

I’ve always loved this film as well. Love those stop motion dinos. I remember (kind of) the first time seeing this flick when I was very young. I got upset at the elephant fight and cried because the elephant was getting hurt

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@chrisbridges4885 I so relate to that. When I was a lad my parents took me to see Alligator with Robert Forster. I cried when they killed the alligator.

[@chrisbridges4885]

@@AtomicSnackBarI know, right. I can watch all kinds of murder and mayhem on the screen, but when someone hurts the dog…….

[@tonysantiago255]

@ chrisbridges4885 - Well! I guess I don't need to see that one. You just ruined the ending. 😉 Speaking of Robert Forrester of Disney's Black Hole fame, have you ever seen him in Dragon Wars? A fun one with some cool dragon designs and battles.

[@mikearmstrong8483]

I would vote for Cowboys And Aliens in 2nd place. Being somewhat recent, many people may be familiar with it. But my #1 pick would be Cry Onion, with Franco Nero, from 1975. An old western about an onion farmer squaring off against an early oil company that was using the first motorcycle gang for muscle. When challenged to a duel, the hero would ask "Onions or guns?" If the reply was guns, he would whip a pistol out of the burlap bag he was dressed in and shoot the gun out of the bad guy's hand. If the answer was onions, he would pull out an onion and squeeze it to squirt onion juice in the bad guy's eyes. And from there it started to get really goofy.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I wasn't familiar with that one at all. But I like Franco Nero quite a bit and I really like biker movies too. I'm going to check out the trailer right now. Thanks for the suggestion, Mike.

[@danthsmith]

Curse of the undead is an odd 50s vampire western

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Nearly made the list too. But Bravestarr nudged it out.

[@destructarr]

Cowboys fighting dinosaurs -- now I've seen it all! I've got the Bravestarr Movie, as well as the series and the figures, except for 30 / 30 -- he's too expensive.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I had Thirty/Thirty and Tex Hex as well as the weird walking machine Tex rode around on. I'm hoping Thirty/Thirty is safe in storage. There are some new fancy figures coming out soon. If the Thirty/Thirty drops in price some, that would be very tempting to get.

[@voronOsphere]

Great Western Get Up, Sheriff Sterling! A Lucio Fulci Western?!!! I didn't know about that! He's another director I collect, so that's going on the list!!!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

And like I said in the video, or at least like I think I said in the video, it's exactly what you would expect from a Fulci Western. Very dark stuff.

[@voronOsphere]

@@AtomicSnackBar I'm also very interested in the Bronson Samurai film with the great actor from Toho studios' stable! I appreciate learning about that film!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@voronOsphere It's a really good time. If I were to reappraise my list, it would probably move up a notch.

[@voronOsphere]

@@AtomicSnackBar nice!

[@AlliAsAlways]

I normally leave delightfully odd comments. But today, I must just say, this is a really cool genre. Carry on.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

And carry on, I shall.

[@IvorPresents]

Well done sir. was awaiting mention of Westworld Sci fi mix. and El Topo. the ultimate trip.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Westworld would have been on the list for sure had I not covered it in my Top 1970s Sci-fi Robots episode. El Topo I'm not sure I would count as Weird West. Sure, it was weird and out there, but was it a hybrid genre? I've blocked most of it out.

[@IvorPresents]

I would certainly count El Topo as a Western. We have a Gunslinger seeking out the Master gunslingers to challenge for the top spot. Weird, bloody and certainly a western. I recall; from the TV series, Zane Gray Presents. a mystical black clad gunsman. I don't memeber much more that that.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@IvorPresents Yeah, I recall it being a western. I just couldn't remember if there was a magic element to it or something to constitute being considered a hybrid genre film. The whole Weird West vs Weird Western distinction.

[@euansmith3699]

I enjoy "Grim Prairie Tales"; though Brad Dourif's segment is by far and away the strongest tale. "Deadman" is another good, weird western. My of my favourite spaghetti westerns is El Gran Silencio. It has an interesting setting and a couple of surprising plot developments.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I saw that one when it first hit video. Or possibly cable, I'm doubting my memory here. But I don't remember much about it. Unless there was a monster in it, little Rob wasn't too interested. I haven't seen the Great Silence, but I've heard it's a really good one. That's the one that takes place in the snow, right?

[@euansmith3699]

Yeah, the only real monster in Grim Praire Tales is society. 😄 Great Silence is set in Utah during a blizzard. Klaus Kinski must have been very hungry, as he absolutely devours the scenery throughout. @@AtomicSnackBar

[@TheGuyInTheCheapSeats]

​@@euansmith3699Anything with Kinski is mandatory viewing.

[@diddymuck]

Curse of the Undead, western with a vampire as the bad guy. INCREDIBLE ending.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

That one almost made the list. But Bravestarr nudged it out in the end since I don't really cover horror movies. I did like it though. Thanks for watching.

[@doltsbane]

I'd add Roy Ward Baker's 1969 movie "Moon Zero Two", which starred James Olsen from "The Andromeda Strain" and Catherine Schell from "Space: 1999".

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Most definitely. Moon Zero Two is an excellent example. I covered that one in my Hammer Retrospective from a few months back. I try, try being the word, not to cover the full films more than once in these top list type episodes.

[@chrisbridges4885]

I’ll have to check that one out. And speaking of Space1999, I loved that show, especially Maya

[@tonysantiago255]

@ chrisbridges4885 - I'm about 7 episodes into Season 1 of Space 1999 and really enjoying it. It never fell on my radar before, but then I didn't know it was a Gerry and Sylvia Anderson production. I loved most of their Supermarionation shows in the 60s. I grew up with Fireball XL5 and Stingray but had to catch up on Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet. Looking forward to finishing both seasons of Space 1999 and UFO... BOTH on KZbin!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@tonysantiago255 I have the boxsets for both UFO and Space 1999. After Space 1999 I should probably dig back into UFO. I really liked the look of it.

[@chrisbridges4885]

@@tonysantiago255 Space 1999 has always been a fave. I can remember way back and trying so hard to make it to 10 o’clock on Saturday night to watch it. If I remember correctly, it aired after The Carol Burnett Show. For Christmas one year I got the big Eagle spaceship. Damn, I wish I had some of the toys from back then!

[@horrorhands666]

I certainly raised an eyebrow when you said Bret Hart wrote Four of the Apocalypse. I really need to check out Valley of Gwangi. I’ve heard that High Plains Drifter has supernatural elements, very intrigued to see that one. Another fantastic video!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

High Plains Drifter may be a hair too weird for you. I can't say for sure, but that's my guess. Same with Four of the Apocalypse. Valley of Gwangi though? That's some HorrorHands friendly viewing right there.

[@paulforder591]

"The Valley of Gwangi" has always been one of my favorite unconventional westerns, as I love stop-motion animated films! Mr. Sterling, thanks for this review, and your informative narration. 😁🦖

[@AtomicSnackBar]

My pleasure, good sir. I'm always happy to talk some Harryhausen. Thanks for watching. And nice to hear from you again, Paul.

[@jameskerr8091]

Really good video! Loved your outfit and especially the opening from Star Trek "Spectre of the Gun".

[@chrisbridges4885]

One of my fave Star Trek episodes

[@tonysantiago255]

@chrisbridges4885 - If you haven't seen Star Trek: Continues, it starts out with an homage to that episode. Extremely well done show and it's on KZbin... For FREE! And you know the old saying: "If it's free, it's for me!"

[@chrisbridges4885]

@@tonysantiago255 I am not familiar with that show …Star Trek: Continues? I will most definitely check it out!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Well, thank you much. I was collecting those retro style cowboy shirts for awhile. But man, expensive habit. At least, compared to Hawaiian shirts. Speaking of that Star Trek episode, I would have loved to cover that one here. But since I limited myself to movies, it didn't technically fit. Still found a way though to showcase it though.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@chrisbridges4885 A wonderfully shot episode too. I love the look of it.

[@shanegross9976]

"The Curse of Demon Mountain" starring Joe Don Baker was an interesting horror western. "The Hanged Man" (1974), ""Ghost Town" (1988), "Sundown: The Vampire In Retreat" (1989), "The Burrowers" (2008), "Bone Tonahawk" (2015) and "Deadbirds" (2004). Deadbirds has a Lovecraft meets western feel to it.

[@chrisbridges4885]

Wow! I didn’t know that there were so many horror type westerns! I’ve seen Bone Tomahawk- I really enjoyed that one….

[@shanegross9976]

@@chrisbridges4885 Ghost Town isn't set in the old west but a modern day sheriff has to fend off the ghosts of a gang of outlaw gunslingers.

[@shanegross9976]

All of them (except Ghost Town, Sundown, and Deadbirds) can be found on Tubi.

[@tonysantiago255]

@shanegross9976 - I think you just wrote Sterling's Pt.2 to Weird West. Hey, Rob... Yer welcome.

[@chrisbridges4885]

@@shanegross9976 that sounds pretty cool! I’ll keep my eye out for that one

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Heeeey now, I'm always up for another visit to the Weird West! I can listen to you discuss 'Valley of Gwangi' all day man. LOL @ 😆🤣😆13:20 and here I thought Eastwood was someone totally made up by Marty McFly. Hope you are having a good weekend my friend! Be well!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

The verdict is still out on that one. I have yet to see proof that time travel wasn't involved in some form or fashion. Thanks for watching, buddy. Or I should say, for re-watching.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

@@AtomicSnackBar Ha ha, my memory ranges from surprisingly good to surprisingly bad anyway, so it's all good.

[@TheBFN]

This guy is alright in my 📓 .im even gonna let the fashion faux pas slide😂... Lov finding out about all these old movies i havent seen... Thanks brother 😈🤘

[@AtomicSnackBar]

You know what they say. Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.

[@TheBFN]

@@AtomicSnackBar i guess thats right.. I better dust off my Bela Lugosi cape

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@TheBFN I'd skip the rain boots with it this time. I don't think they really worked.

[@vickanid1862]

And then there's the total weirdness of "Bone Tomahawk" with Kurt Russell. Easily one of the most whacked out Westerns in recent time. Let me put it this way, "Terrifier" may have gotten some of its kill ideas from "Bone Tomahawk".

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Being a big fan of Kurt Russell, he just happens to be my favorite actor, I actually did watch that one even though I don't really watch modern movies. Much too modern to cover on the channel, but definitely a good example of modern Weird West. Thanks for watching, Vic.

[@fernandomaron87]

High Plains Drifter is a copy of italian western Django Il Bastardo, incredibly eerie and moody western.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I've heard that mentioned. And they are similar, but I think High Plains Drifter does enough differently that it stands on its own. Certainly stylistically.

[@fernandomaron87]

@@AtomicSnackBar Indeed. It's a great movie in it's own right.

[@langolier9]

I knew I wouldn’t know any of those movies or probably ever see them but I watched it anyway and I give you a ton of credit for your joke about Clint Eastwood and some of his more obscure roles. I just thought it was really clever, I want to compliment you.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I do appreciate that, James. Mighty kind of you. And thanks for watching, even though it was outside your wheelhouse.

[@murkymarkdella4058]

Awesome stuff. Thanks Again!!!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

My pleasure as always, Murky. And always a pleasure to hear from you.

[@shanehannafey1361]

This was great!! I like westerns a lot, LOVE weird westerns. Westerns with supernatural/scifi elements make them better!! I've only seen Oblivion, Gwangi and High Plains Drifter on this list, but very coincidentally I recently picked up a used DVD of ten eps of Brave star. Can't wait to watch it now. I also have a DVD of Four of the Apocalypse, as I'm a big Fulci fan (just need to watch it from my totally too big stack of unwatched DVDs). I actually watched Oblivion for the first time a few months ago. Another awesome video!! Loving your channel!!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I certainly relate to that. My stack of unwatched DVDs have gotten so big I've started to forget what's in it. Lately, I've been doing what I call The Great DVD Re-Watch. I'm attempting to hold off on streaming, unless it's research related, and watch every DVD I own, mostly in order. It's kind of nice in a way. Takes out the guess work. With streaming, there are so many options on Tubi alone, it sometimes takes so long to pick something to watch....I run out of time to actually watch it. Nice to hear from you again, Shane.

[@lishbaker5940]

I recommend "Purgatory". Made for TNT, but don't let that fool you. A gang of outlaws ride into a peaceful town, but it turns out "they're not Mennonites..." great cast, great story.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I've heard really good things about that Purgatory. It's one of my mom's favorites. So I've been meaning to give it a watch. I really like Eric Roberts too. Thanks for watching, Lish.

[@thaisstone5192]

(24) Out of ALL of these, I did watch "Valley of the Dinosaurs" on TCM a fair while ago. It was arse as all get out, but I did get a real kick out of it. Oh, and I got a copy of "Fiend Without a Face". Going to drop this little gem on my hubs when he is off work. He works Tues.-Sat. as a delivery driver.

[@tonysantiago255]

@thaisstone5192 - that's a very pretty kitty you have on your lap in your pic, but brushing all that fur must be a piece of work! Keep working on your husband. You'll turn him to the Dark side of Sci-fi geekdom yet.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

All strange title aside, Fiend Without a Face is a darn good one with a great, oddball kind of creature. I've been wanting to cover that one myself. I think you'll have fun with it. Thanks, Thais.

[@garfieldsmith332]

Great film. Scared the crap out of me as a kid.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@garfieldsmith332 As I think I've mentioned on the channel, brains are just weird and creepy to start with it.

[@TheGuyInTheCheapSeats]

If you want a great horror western, try Near Dark. (And I didn't know Bravestarr had a movie. Learn something new every day. Oh, and thanks for bringing up Oblivion. That one just slipped through the cracks.)

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Near Dark was a favorite of mine as a lad. I remember watching it for the first time on cable on a Friday night. I really wanted to hang out with Lance and company. Thanks for watching, Lee.

[@jerryrichardson2799]

I like your twisted sense of humor.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Why thank you much. I like that you like my sense of humor.

[@jerryrichardson2799]

​@@AtomicSnackBarLol!

[@garfieldsmith332]

Four of the Apocalypse is weird like Keoma; Gothic, surreal, brutal. The Valley of Gwangi is a good little film. Worth watching for Harryhausen's effects and Gina Golan. The next film he did after this was The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973); 7th Voyage of Sinbad was in 1958. Just got it on bluray. Red Sun is also a great film. Any film with Toshiso Mifune is great. Bravestar and Oblivion I have not seen. I was never a big fan of High Plains Drifter.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Yup. You are right indeed. That was just a slip of the tongue that....I let get past me twice. Happened the first time too. Thanks for pointing it out. I'll remove said mistake. Oblivion is fun. A bit silly in parts, but fun. Almost feels like a cartoon come to life. Top Full Moon stuff. And Bravestarr is worth watching for the animation alone.

[@garfieldsmith332]

@@AtomicSnackBar I had to double check myself. I knew it was not 7th Voyage but there were two after it. Golden and Eye of the Tiger. So I had to check which was next. I also get mixed up with Captain Sinbad. It is not one of the series. A totally different production team. Actually it is an enjoyable film as well. I knew nothing about Bravestar as all I ever saw were the toy figures an I figured it was a western theme. Your video explained what it really was.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@garfieldsmith332 Yeah, it was just one of those brain autocorrecting things. Slip of the tongue while filming then I just didn't catch it while editing. It happens every now and then. Luckily, it's pretty easy to cut stuff once a video is already up.

[@tonysantiago255]

@ garfieldsmith332 - I bought Captain Sinbad several years ago just because Guy Williams was in it, but remember being disappointed. I think it may warrant a rewatch now. It falls in around the time of The Magic Sword and Jack the Giant Killer with 7th Voyage's Kerwin Matthews. And another underrated Harryhausen classic: The 3 Worlds of Gulliver. All much more enjoyable in their bluray restored versions. Good Family Entertainment.

[@garfieldsmith332]

@@tonysantiago255 I did the same. First saw it when it came out. Picked up the dvd and it was not as adventurous. However still watchable as a popcorn movie.

[@robertdee648]

Outstanding topic. I love hybrid westerns. You rocked the look. Yippie ki-yay.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Thank you much, Mr. Dee.

[@robertdee648]

You're most welcome, Mr. Sterling.@@AtomicSnackBar

[@voronOsphere]

Ray Harryhausen: My favorite overall artist!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I do like squeezing in Harryhausen pretty much every chance I get. Not to start ranting about CG again, but his work blows it away even to this day.

[@voronOsphere]

@@AtomicSnackBar 100% agreed! Harryhausen's work is like witnessing sorcery, while CGI is just witnessing advanced technology. Can be impressive, but with no movie magic sorcery vibe, and that would be something that's obviously physically real (Harryhausen's amazing stop-motion model), that's somehow appearing to move on its own!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@voronOsphere I've heard it said that the problem with CG is that disconnect. There isn't anything actually there. The brain knows this. Whereas practical effects, no matter how cheaply done, are still a real thing in front of you.

[@voronOsphere]

@@AtomicSnackBar Definitely something to that, I believe!

[@stephenkilby7851]

man awesome video some cool films, oblivion and its follow up backlash just define the genre in my opinion, have a lot of weird westerns on dvd was obsessed at one point, couple of great books twistern and encyclopedia of weird westerns are great, my favourites are sci fi weasterns high plains invaders( james masters) oblivion and backlash cold harvest ( gary daniels & bryan genesse) vampire wars steel frontier battle beyond the stars and westworld horror westerns dead in tombstone and dead again (danny trejo) diablo (scott eastwood and walton goggins) so cool purgatory (eric roberts) undead or alive, cowboys and zombies, dead 7 ( zombie westerns) billy the kid vs dracula, jesse james meets frankenstiens daughter (william beaudine classics) martial arts westerns red sun, the stranger and the gunfighter (lee van cleef and lo leih) good the bad and the weird, warriors way savate (oliver grunner) shanghai noon great fun sukiyaki western django mainstream back to the future part 3 tremors 4 the legend begins from dusk til dawn 3 ( hangmans daughter) cowboys and aliens, jonah hex, serenity wild wild west ( steampunk western) just a few of my favourites and not got into tv, sorry for the long reply love this genre, cheers man

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Some excellent choices there. I've even covered Steel Frontier, The Stranger and the Gunfighter, Westworld, and Battle Beyond the Stars here on the channel. And man, do I like Back to the Future 3. Many of these are a bit modern for me to have seen. But I've heard great things about Purgatory. And 98 is usually as high as I would go for the channel, but it's close enough. I'm not familiar with Cold Harvest, but Gary Daniels you say? That sold me right there. Another that I think is excellent is Vampire Hunter D. A wonderful mix of western, hammer horror, and sci-fi.

[@stephenkilby7851]

@@AtomicSnackBar dont discount some of the awesome low budget/ b movies of the 2000s there are some gems, im of a certain age that i love the stuff you cover on your channel but have never stopped loving low budget to date, its in the blood, i have way too many low budget dvds, im going to watch the other videos you said you covered in my list, just rewatched steel frontier last night love it, cheers man

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@stephenkilby7851 Steel Frontier is a great one. I was semi-recently watching the Joe Lara Tarzan series. I was digging it, but got distracted. Hopefully, it's still on Tubi. I'd like to finish it.

[@wetdog1606]

Brilliant stuff - really great. Your presentation was on top form here. Funny, good funny but your research was amazing - really interesting. Just nothing to say other than wow. I think that when I first saw this I just took the skill for granted -but this time, yeah, top -notch. Your humour is sooo good, you really should keep injecting that - just great. THANK YOU. Thank you, for your time and effort - you just made me happier than TV and streaming has done in a long while. Great vid - not even my bag, but just full on Cheddar Cheese - goodness - hell I'd say Double Gloster, or even Red Leicester. Farmegedon - think that's right - need to watch, great fun.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Good to hear. I quite enjoyed this one. Firmly planted in my whacky wheelhouse and I think that probably comes across. And glad to hear you enjoy my humor. I so often get comments from folks that don't catch my dry wit. My running gag of reversing pictures of Richard Kiel and Bruce the Shark has been taken seriously way more than you would think. But as I often say, jokes are always funniest when you have to explain them. Thanks as always for your time and your support, Jason. You are a Snack Bar VIP.

[@wetdog1606]

@@AtomicSnackBar If I was a VIP anywhere - then the Atomic Snack Bar is the only place I would want to be.

[@chameleondream]

I think that Clint Eastwood fella is gonna go far! He might someday be even as big as Ernest Borgnine.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Maybe. But that gruff voice and stoic demeanor.....no one likes a gruff voice and stoic demeanor. Just ask most people that have watched this channel.

[@garfieldsmith332]

You just have to love his bit parts in those films. Just another small role actor until he made that trip to Italy. Now it is fun to see many big stars in their early unaccredited bit parts. Borgnine was a great actor from comedy to hero to sadistic bully. A great acting range.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@garfieldsmith332 Borgnine had a wide acting range without a doubt. I really don't think he gets the credit he deserves for what diverse characters he could play.

[@tonysantiago255]

@garfieldsmith332 - Check out his performance in Marty. A deserved Oscar for both him and screenwriter Paddy Chyesfksy. Brilliant if a short film.

[@euansmith3699]

😆😆😆@@AtomicSnackBar 👍

[@wimvanderstraeten6521]

There's also Billy The Kid versus Dracula (1966) and Jesse James meets Frankenstein's Daughter from the same year (the movies also share the same director, William Beaudine). Clint Eastwood has stated that the Preacher, the character he plays in Pale Rider, is a ghost.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Yup. I'm just going to have to give Pale Rider another watch. I only saw it once and compared it too heavily to High Plains Drifter.

[@YandereShiki]

I seen oblivion and the dinosaur Western. I like supernatural westerns.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I think you would enjoy Four of the Apocalypse. It's quite grim though. And gloomy.

[@tonysantiago255]

Quite the variety of films, yet all connected. Nice. And they all look interesting. The only one I'm very familiar with is, of course, Valley of Gwangi. Charles Schneer deserves a lot of credit for recognizing Ray's talent and getting him everything those films needed to get made. So, thanks for the tip 'o the hat. Animated western. Again variety is the spice. Or keirium. "The Keirium must flow." Was BraveStarr a native American Indian? The design looks like it was intended to be. Red Sun is on the KZbin watchlist for tonight. Ursula Andress is worth the price of admission. Bronson and Mifune had to have been distracted. Oblivion looks fun. Another one for the list. I've been meaning to check out High Plains Drifter so... on the list! Coincidentally, I'm just finishing my cycle of 'Pirate' films and starting some new Westerns. And just what happened with that R.Sterling biopic? I think I chipped in some bucks to that Kick-starter you had going. You must have eaten a LOT of donuts in the last year buddy. My lawyer will contact your lawyer.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Good catch there, Mr. Santiago. Bravestarr was indeed of Native American decent. Which was quite unique for the lead character at the time. The film is worth checking out, if nothing else, for the wonderful animation and design. Really is a visual treat. I think you'll get a kick out of Red Sun. It's a fun film and both leads are just so darn likable. High Plains Drifter is about the opposite of that. Darn good film, but grim. The biopic is well underway. Just still trying to cast the young R.Sterling. We're trying to get the monkey that played Muffet II on Battlestar Galactica. He's holding out though for more money.

[@chrisbridges4885]

High Plains Drifter is my second fave Eastwood western…right behind The Outlaw Josie Wales

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@chrisbridges4885 High Plains Drifter was my favorite for some time. But in recent years, I've been leaning towards The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Hang 'em High is up there as well. I need to pick up The Outlaw Josey Wales. I don't own that one for some reason.

[@tonysantiago255]

@ AtomicSnackbar - Well, you know the old adage: "Never work with children or animals.". Monkeys are known to be Prima'donas. Private dressing trailers and a private stash of banana donuts. There goes the budget.

[@chrisbridges4885]

@@AtomicSnackBaryou really can’t go wrong with a Clint Eastwood western, there are so many good ones. I love the line in Hang ‘Em High. “ The next time you hang a man you better look at his face “

[@scottshaw2143]

Gallows Walkers -- Wesley Snipes --- Totally strange.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I wasn't familiar with it. A bit modern for what I generally watch. But reading about it, it certainly fits the bill.

[@fembotheather3785]

Django Kill: If You Live, Shoot!, Atolladero and Get Mean ought to be here.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

These lists are purely subjective. Just my personal favorites. I usually mention that at the top of the show but forgot on this one. Either way, I do like Get Mean.

[@fembotheather3785]

@@AtomicSnackBar No worries. I was just suggesting additional content.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@fembotheather3785 Good suggestions too. If I ever do a sequel episode, Get Mean will most probably be on there.

[@Wolfogre]

Weird West/Western Horror is an underrated genre.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Yeah, it's one I really wish they had made more of back in the day. I would have loved a Hammer western. Van Helsing tracks Dracula down in the old west. Would have been great.

[@Wolfogre]

@@AtomicSnackBar "Billy the Kid vs Dracula" (1966) is out there. It's more silly than good but I think it (sort of) qualifies, haha. "Blood Moon" (2014) and "Bone Tomahawk" (2015) are some other weird west films I liked. The latter is quite gruesome for the sheer gore.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@Wolfogre Billy the Kid vs Dracula definitely counts. I just don't really cover horror on the channel. Fun movie though. Same with Curse of the Undead.

[@ICrazyGreggy]

Good set there sir, very good set.Red Sun has recently been on cycle in a Aussie TV station called SBS World Movies ( Much to my delight ) As I may have intimated in the past, Valley of Gwangi is an old favourite of mine and , right in the midst of my juvenile dinosaur phase, one of the first movies I went to view on my little old lonesome self ( probs about 1971 ) as I couldn't convince any family member to go with me.The others look great so I must try and catch them. Of course there are plenty of hybrid genre TV and anime shows ( Firefly/Serenity, Trigun, and Westworld to name a few ) but movies were more of a gamble so finding even 5 hybrids is a challenge which, I might add, you rose too. 8 ripsnorting, laser blasting shots out of ten sir!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

You aren't kiddin' there. Narrowing the list down to only movies really did tie my hands a bit. Especially since I don't cover modern movies and stay away from horror as well. But if this one is popular, I would quite like to do a Top Weird West TV shows list. Both Star Trek and Lost in Space had western episodes. Then there's Wild Wild West. Some Twilight Zone episodes. Lots of choose from. Thinking about it, I don't think I saw a movie alone until probably college. My parents were such movie buffs, we just went all the time it seemed.

[@ICrazyGreggy]

@@AtomicSnackBar I lived quite close to the city center as a youngun so it wasn't a major issue to walk into it and go to one of the cinema's. Caught several James Bond double features just before the release of Live and Let Die for example. Way back in the mists of time, cinema tickets were quite cheap. I would love to see a Western/Sci Fi hybrid vid of TV episodes and shows too. Put me down as a vote in favour.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@ICrazyGreggy I shall run your vote by my P.R. department, marketing team, and donut wholesaler to see what they have to say about the matter.

[@tonysantiago255]

@AtomicSnackbar - Seconded! The People have spoken.

[@Badastro59]

With secret Kung fu, Its awesome

[@AtomicSnackBar]

The best kind.

[@TheCommonGardenTater1]

Howdy Mr R.S.... et al. Dang fine video. Gonna get me some Jim "Beam me up Scotty" and download a few of them. Thanks for your time and effort that you invest in us for our weekly delights. Be blessed all here.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

It's my pleasure, good Mr. Tater. For I am just a humble.....mostly humble...public servant of classic sci-fi trivia. Bottoms up.

[@TheCommonGardenTater1]

Gracious and Royal in your "Humbleness". Rock on Mr.@@AtomicSnackBar

[@tonysantiago255]

@TheCommonGardenTater - Jim "Beam me up Scotty"... Bahahahahahaha!!! Good one.

[@TheCommonGardenTater1]

Howdy TS. I just could not resist it. Have a good one.@@tonysantiago255

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@TheCommonGardenTater1 You can't see me at the moment. At least, I don't think you can. But I'm offering a nod and a royal wave.

[@johnwalsh4857]

Four of the Apocalypse I consider as part of the top ten best westerns ever.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I was really impressed with Four of the Apocalypse. Easily one of Fulci's most underrated films. Thanks for watching, John.

[@johnwalsh4857]

@@AtomicSnackBar yes me too been watching that one since I got the anchor bay bare bones dvd release , Arrow did a very good job releasing it on blu ray with audio commentary.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@johnwalsh4857 Arrow has quickly become one of my favorite DVD releasing companies. I kind of go back and forth between them and Criterion being my favorite.

[@chrisbridges4885]

Nice list! I’ve never heard of Four at the Apocalypse, and in ‘88 I wasn’t watching many cartoons so I don’t know much about Bravestar. Oblivion is a fun watch with a cool cast and lots of eye candy. Valley of the Gwangi is super cool, love just about anything that has stop motion dinosaurs. I think i should revisit Red Sun, I haven’t seen that one in decades. Awesome upload you Magnificent Bastard! Thanks for sharing!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

If the footage from Four of the Apocalypse caught your interest, and you don't mind a nearly action-less, VERY grim western, I would recommend it. I was quite taken with its weird vibe and tone. But it is definitely not for everyone. And on the exact opposite end of the spectrum, Red Sun is a whole lotta fun. Those two have a great chemistry.

[@chrisbridges4885]

I found Four of the Apocalypse streaming for free on Plex. Gonna give it a watch on this dreary rainy morning

[@chrisbridges4885]

@@AtomicSnackBarI found Four of the Apocalypse on PLEX streaming for free and watched early Saturday morning. Grim and gritty, bleak and kind of sad at times, but the soundtrack got me. Kind of upbeat for the subject matter, I was waiting to hear Afternoon Delight! All in all, a good watch- albeit a bit disturbing at times. Thanks for the recommendation kind sir!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@chrisbridges4885 "Grim and gritty, bleak and kind of sad at times" really sums it up well. That should have been on the poster. I'm glad to hear you dug it. But now I want a version with Afternoon Delight as the theme.

[@CesarClouds]

I didn't know this genre existed.

[@tonysantiago255]

@CesarClouds - The Snackbar is both nutritious and educational.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

There aren't a ton of films in the genre. And a lot of people get it confused thinking Weird West is the same thing as a western that just happens to be weird.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@tonysantiago255 But full of carbs.

[@CesarClouds]

@@tonysantiago255 Yes!

[@dflf]

You might also remember Michael J. Pollard as C W Moss in Bonnie and Clyde

[@tonysantiago255]

@dflf - And for those Star Trek: OS fans, he was in the episode: Miri.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Michael J. Pollard was such a great, oddball actor. So many memorable roles, I could probably do an episode on him alone.

[@euansmith3699]

Indeed, he'll always be "Ceee-dub-ya" to me 👍

[@williambeckett6336]

How could you leave out Bruce Dern's "Into the badlands"?

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I don't really cover horror stuff here on the channel. But I do like me some Bruce Dern.

[@Anguirus2012]

"GREAT WHITE BUFFALO" and "EL TOPO" should've been on this list.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I'm not familiar with Great White Buffalo. So I can't really speak for that one. But I am not a fan of el Topo and I only cover things I like. Either way, I will look into Great White Buffalo.

[@chrisbridges4885]

@@AtomicSnackBarI have a feeling you will like The Great White Buffalo. If I remember correctly, Charles Bronson is in that one too

[@Anguirus2012]

@@AtomicSnackBar.......too bad......GREAT WHITE BUFFALO is one of Bronson's best , especially as Wild Bill Hickok, and Jack Warden and Will Sampson give fantastic performances and all three men have undeniable chemistry.....I will admit, EL TOPO is an acquired taste......just like all of Jodorowsky's films, but, like a bad car wreck happening in front of you, it's impossible to look away.....definitely a very bizarre, metaphysical western and one of my all time faves. Peace.

[@philipmorris4843]

Great White Buffalo did star Charles B and Will Sampson. Have seen it many times unfortunately lost money at the box office

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@Anguirus2012 oh, The White Buffalo. Of course. I've heard good things about it. I haven't seen it though, but I really dig the movie poster. It's on KZbin at the moment. So I'll have to add it to the list. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@corstiaan-z2x]

i have to see Oblivion now!!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

It's a good time. And it's on streaming on Tubi presently.

[@tomsenior7405]

I bloody loved The Valley of Gwangi when I was a kid. An Absolutely wonderful surprise for a rainy Sunday afternoon. With the Cricket stopped play due to rain, the BBC popped this film into their machine. This elevated the film from; Oh look, there's a Ray Harryhausen Film on telly, to Bloody hell, there's a Ray Harryhausen film on telly! Thank the Gods for that.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I was all about anything Harryhausen as a kid, especially The 7th Voyage of Sinbad. But I didn't run across Gwangi back then. It's too bad. I bet I would have loved it during my big dinosaur phase. Thanks for checking these out, Tom.

[@ICE9RLN0]

would you believe I've seen "Seven Samurai" and its Sci FI remake "Battle Beyond the Stars" but never 'The Magnificent Seven"

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Been there myself. I saw 1990: The Bronx Warriors when I was a small child. Yet, I didn't see The Warriors until I was in my late 20s.

[@greghenrikson952]

Happy Friday! Nice selections here. Also I think you coined the term "youtubeman".

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Did I? I say so many brilliant things, and by brilliant I mean complete and utter nonsense, that I lose track.

[@greghenrikson952]

Well you're a fine youtubeman in my book @@AtomicSnackBar

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@greghenrikson952 Thank you kindly, Greg. You're fine people yourself.

[@EigaDruid89]

Fantastic vid, love your channel! Grateful for some awesome recommendations

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Always glad to hear that. One of my great joys with the channel is when folks actually check out the stuff I recommend. Thanks for watching.

[@JJ-kl7eq]

Lash’s genre tv also included Buffy the Vampire Slayer as a killer mantis demon thing.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

A memorable role indeed. I think the first time I saw her was in the Mortal Kombat sequel. Possibly Highlander though.

[@protea38]

I thought for sure Gallowwalkers would be on the list.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I generally don't cover anything newer than the early 90s. I've gotten as recent as '98 before, but only a few times. Thanks for stopping by.

[@rexevans5477]

First of all FUCK YEAH VALLEY OF GWANGI, THE GREATEST FILM OF ALL TIME AND ANY ONE WHO DISAGREES SHALL BE HUNG, secondly all though I do not have any weird west FILMS I can a recommend a weird west COMIC, specifically Joan vol. 1 by Steven Yu. it is awesome an Immortal Joan of arc resurrected with infinite ammo as a cowboy to get revenge on the men who burned her it is presented in a samurai art style. I met the author at a convention the same day I bought a signed copy of Transformers meets my little pony the magic of cybertron.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Do forgive me if I've mentioned it all already in comments, but I'm a big comic person. It's just not something I've been able to squeeze onto the channel that much. Presently, I'm collecting four different series and a couple of manga. But that sounds really neat. I will go look into it right now. Thanks for the tip, Rex.

[@tonysantiago255]

@rexevans5477 - Transformers meets My Little Pony? Now... "I'd buy THAT for a dollar!"

[@kenvelickoff4275]

James Franciscus, Longstreet TV show with Bruce Lee

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Ah, that's neat. I didn't know about that. Just read that Bruce was on four episodes. Thanks for watching, Ken.

[@kallianpublico7517]

What makes a Western a Western? For me the purest visual is of a lone rider galloping at full tilt, hat and clothes blown back by the wind, the lush, or stark, landscape flying past. As for the quintessential drama of a Western I can think of no other scene than from the movie "The Hard Man". Guy Madison confronts his enemy's head executioner. He says, paraphrasing (badly), that the one who wins a gunfight isn't the faster gun. Nor the one with more motive. The one who wins is the one with more nerve. The nerve to shoot a man and watch him die! I suspect all Italian filmmakers, but especially horror makers, subconsciously insinuate Catholic tropes into their movies. The tortures of hell, and the desolation of Purgatory. Fulci sometimes gets in a transporting scene of shere, fascinating wonder. Must see "Four of the Apocalypse". It is a sin that the name of the actress who played "Lash" in "Oblivion" is not more well known. Her face occupies a good chunk of my memories from the late 90's to the early twenty oughts. Uzzetta? Are all Western Heroes pretty boys? Charles Bronson and Lee Van Cleef look the part more. Why? They look like they got the "nerve". I mean who would you rather see in a Western, Paul Rudd or Danny Trejo? On a side twist wouldn't mind seeing Werewolf vs. Sasquatch, Sasquatch vs. Cowboys, Sasquatch vs. Dracula, Cowboys vs. Ninja, Indians vs. Werewolves.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

What makes a western a western? A good question. For me, it just has to have a combination of certain elements. But it's not always a combination of the same elements. Just a handful of things, mixed together, forming the whole. One would think a desert, western-like setting would be key. It certainly helps. But then you look at a game like Red Dead Redemption II. One of the great pieces of western media ever made and large portions of it take place in lush, wooded areas. To answer your other question, I generally always prefer a rough and tumble western lead. There are some exceptions. Franco Nero. John Philip Law. But even in those cases, I like for them to have a partner of the crusty variety.

[@shanegross9976]

Bravestarr The Movie is on youtube still if you haven't seen it.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Glad to hear it hasn't been taken down. That's where I first saw it.

[@winkythemagicpixie5637]

The speed of a pewma

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Yes, indeed.

[@andreaswheeler]

always thought High Plains Drifter and Pale Rider were just the same story told a bit differently...

[@AtomicSnackBar]

It's been a good long while since I've seen Pale Rider. I need to give it another shot without comparing it to High Plains Drifter so much.

[@DisheveledByDawn]

Nice list!! Great info. Red Sun is definitely one I need to add to my collection.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

It's lots of fun. Out on bluray too. You know you wanna.

[@awarningtothecuriouswerewolves]

Nice hat Mr. S! Is it a 10 Gallon Hat -- or should I say, a 37.85 Liter Hat? Cheers Warren, who lives in Metric Canada, home of Bret Hart! BTW: any video that features that philosopher Charles Bronson is bound to be a winner!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I wouldn't know such fancy math type things. I've also never tried drinking from my hat, just eating donuts out of it. It's a 7 donut hat, if that helps.

[@awarningtothecuriouswerewolves]

@@AtomicSnackBar -- I'm disillusioned Mr. S! I'd want a hat capable of holding a dozen donuts -- plus a Double-Double coffee from Tim Horton's -- plus a 6-pack of Molson Canadian! Cheers Warren, who does everything plus-size!

[@tonysantiago255]

awarningtothecuriouswerewolves - Tim Horton's is the House brand at the Santiago casa ! Sumethin' tasty coming down from the frozen North Country to brighten up any time of the day. Great with a plain donut. Gotta watch the sugar.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@tonysantiago255 My donut sense was tingling. Did someone summon me?

[@awarningtothecuriouswerewolves]

@@tonysantiago255 -- Glad to hear you enjoy it Tony! I haven't been to "Horny Tim's" for a while, but they seem to be bringing back some Retro donuts like the Dutchie & the Walnut Crunch! & I agree that you gotta watch the sugar, in case any gets away! Cheers Warren, who is kinda Retro himself, like a Walnut Crunch without the Wal!

[@drstrangelove09]

may I recommend "Bone Tomahawk" man, that Musetta Vander is easy on the eyes!!! Julie Newmar too!!!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Though more modern than I usually watch, I have seen Bone Tomahawk. Kurt Russell is my favorite actor. So Kurt in another western? I had to see that. And you aren't kidding about Mrs. Vander. Or Miss Newmar. Thanks for stopping by the Snack Bar.

[@nickviking1]

Folks need to check out a Sci fi Western from the 90s called "Attoladero"...... supporting cast includes Iggy Pop! Very difficult movie to find but well worth it if you can find it....... enjoy ✌

[@AtomicSnackBar]

You weren't kidding there. I did some looking about and all I could find was a version here on YT that wasn't in English.

[@Badastro59]

Other Commenters have mentioned my other favorite's, I'll just mention two not even movies, The Nights of Cydonia video, ( would be a Awesome movie) and Twilight zone episodes The Grave with Lee Marvin, ( my favorite episode)

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I'm considering doing a follow-up episode that would focus on TV shows. The Twilight Zone you mentioned would be a great example. Then there's Star Trek and Lost in Space, both with western episodes. Wild Wild West of course. I'm not familiar with The Nights of Cydonia though. What is that?

[@WarDog793]

Thanks for the overview of these movies. Story note: the basic plot of _Red Sun_ was also used in an episode of _The Wild Wild West._ It was called "Night of the Samurai," shown in the third season.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I've heard that's a show I should check out. I want to say I caught a few as a kid, but I can't recall for sure. I was looking for the DVD not too long ago. Thanks for watching, Dana.

[@WarDog793]

@@AtomicSnackBar _The Wild Wild West- was *the original* "steampunk TV series, movie or literary fiction. I loved it because it mixed James Bond espionage and the Old West with imaginative inventions and SF concepts. I got lucky and found all four seasonal sets at a local Half Price Books store. Good luck!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@WarDog793 That's a great find. I was just checking Amazon again. Before I just did a general search. This time I did movies and TV and found they have the whole series for about 20 bucks. Sounds like a steal. I added it to the list.

[@WarDog793]

@@AtomicSnackBar $20 for the whole series? Superb deal indeed!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@WarDog793 I was really surprised. So often shows like this only get foreign releases.

[@haitch2676]

Y’know mate, you don’t get enough praise for your very unique sense of style. Now, what time does line dancing start? Great video by the way, love seeing genres that I’m not overly familiar with

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Excellent. Now I know the first person I will contact when I start up my fashion line.

[@haitch2676]

@@AtomicSnackBar as a model, or as a consultant? Cos my skincare regime is second to none, and haircare is cheap

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@haitch2676 I meant as a mark. I mean customer. Yeah, customer. But this whole modeling thing....we can discuss that.

[@haitch2676]

@@AtomicSnackBar I prefer understated elegance, but I can go with alien cowboy chic. Also, I’m told I have unbelievably attractive feet

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@haitch2676 Really? I wouldn't know anything about that or the Haitch's Feet Appreciation Discord sever.

[@DavidDouglas-q7v]

Where's my Talking Techno-Horse? Heck, I'd settle for 'Strange Animal Powers' at this point! VALLEY OF THE GWANGI was one of my all time favorites as a kid; I can still hear the score's main theme in my head! That's staying power. The sequence with the Eohippus prancing on the tabletop is one of Harryhausen's great works.... every kid wanted his own tiny prehistoric horse, don't deny it! I hear every tiny, prehistoric horse wants a kid, but who can trust such rumors... ;)

[@creech54]

The "Gwangi" score was by Jerome Moross, probably most famous for his score for "The Big Country" and the theme for the TV series "Wagon Train".

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Well, I mean, I did tell you not to order your Talking Techno-Horse from Discount Talking Techno-Horses after all. They are always "losing stuff in the mail". Valley of Gwangi is one of those films I wish I had seen as a kid type person. I loved Harryhausen stuff and would watch the Sinbad movies every chance I got. But Gwangi just never crossed my path. But since I didn't see it, that may explain why I never asked for a tiny horse. I did want a giant squirrel to ride though. Does that count?

[@DavidDouglas-q7v]

Thanks! That theme's still in my head, after all these years. My Big Country/Sky will always have Pterosaurs in it, I guess... ;)

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@creech54 He also did some music for Rawhide and worked on Have Gun - Will travel. So kind of a neat western resume there.

[@DavidDouglas-q7v]

Giant squirrels always count! And if I wanted an off-the-shelf-talking-techno-horse, I'd stoop to ordering one, thank you very much sir! ;) GWANGI was one of those rarities that would come around oh, once a year at most... we lined up that Saturday specifically so nothing could possibly interfere. All quarrels were suspended. That little Eohippus was like the shot of 'lil Ymir in 20 MILLION MILES TO EARTH or Tom Baker's tiny Homunculus; it was a magical framing that played to all of the Harryhausen-process strengths. That, I think was the difference back then; we used to wait for the effect, like waiting for a stage magician to perform 'The Transported Man' after a few crap tricks... we knew there was the rest of the movie, sure... there was going to be some stolen gold, or some smoochin' (snooze), but eventually, the film grain would ramp up (yes, I could tell) heralding some tiny miracle that would wander onto a tabletop, and magic would happen. I don't think that can be recaptured. It was great.

[@madvizion742]

Is that Gwanji dinosaur the same one they used in Robocop when they were talking about that car add? Looks like it..

[@AtomicSnackBar]

It's been a wee bit since I've seen Robocop. But I went and looked into it. Doesn't appear to be the same one.

[@madvizion742]

Thank U for checking man. New to Ur channel and I like it a lot. Great stuff.@@AtomicSnackBar

[@Mike-dl2og]

You never have privacy on work devices.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I'm not sure I follow. Did I say something about that in the episode?

[@killerkraut9179]

I think The Dark Valley with Sam Riley and Tobias Moretti should be on the list!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I wasn't familiar with that one. I don't cover modern movies on the channel, but I appreciate the suggestion nonetheless. Westerns are one of the few genres of modern movie I will watch on occasion.

[@killerkraut9179]

Modern is relativ!@@AtomicSnackBar

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@killerkraut9179 That is true. For me, pretty much anything after 1999 is modern.

[@killerkraut9179]

@@AtomicSnackBar Maybe Quigley Down Under could be called a Weird Western ?

[@vpower962]

Spot-on video. Cowboys, dinosaurs, Charles Bronson, and Clint Eastwood--need I say more. What do you think of Cowboys and Aliens?

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I haven't seen that one. How was it?

[@vpower962]

It is worth the time to watch if you can catch it on cable. @@AtomicSnackBar

[@vpower962]

Quite good. @@AtomicSnackBar

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@vpower962 I'll have to keep an eye or three out for that one then.

[@thomastarwater2989]

Other weird westerns include CURSE OF THE UNDEAD (1959), TEENAGE MONSTER (1957), MAN OR GUN (1958), THE DEVIL AND MISS SARAH (1971), THE HANGED MAN (1974), and PALE RIDER (1985).

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Some fine choices there. I generally don't cover horror on the channel, but if I ever do a sequel episode, I may have to squeeze at least one in.

[@plumbthumbs9584]

Dude, you're no hoowa, you're an entertainer. You have the best channel on the internet. And I'm going to march my hotdog and popcorns right over to the subscribe button. Then click it.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

One can be a hoowa and an entertainer, or so my I.D. card says. I kid, I kid. It doesn't say I'm an entertainer. But I do appreciate it. Welcome to the Snack Bar.