10 Must-See Westerns That Influenced DAMSEL

The Zellner Brothers’ newest film, DAMSEL, opens today at AFS Cinema. This re-invention of the western genre shows off some of their trademarks—it’s unpredictable, contains a unique brand of humanism, and features their off-kilter sense of humor. We asked David and Nathan Zellner to share their shortlist of westerns that influenced their take on the genre.

JOHNNY GUITAR (1954)

Directed by Nicolas Ray | trailer

Rent it today from Vulcan Video or I LUV VIDEO. Also available on various streaming platforms.

HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER (1973)

Directed by Clint Eastwood | trailer

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EL TOPO (1970)

Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky | trailer

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DEAD MAN (1995)

Directed by Jim Jarmusch | trailer

Screening at AFS Cinema this July! Also available at Vulcan Video, I Luv Video, and streaming services.

BAD COMPANY (1972)

Directed by Robert Benton | trailer

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FORTY GUNS (1957)

Directed by Samuel Fuller | trailer

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ONE-EYED JACKS (1961)

Directed by Marlon Brando | trailer

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RIO BRAVO (1959)

Directed by Howard Hawks | trailer

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THE TERROR OF TINY TOWN (1938)

Directed by Sam Newfield | trailer

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THE SHOOTING (1966)

Directed by Monte Hellman | trailer

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