Bad Men Must Bleed

A young girl seeks justice and protection after her family is killed by a criminal named Harrison Griggs. She finds an ally in a fugitive veteran of the Civil War who is known as The Butcher. The pair works together to prevent Griggs and his associates from taking over a local town.

Written and directed by Micah Lyons, who also served as a producer alongside Chris Routhe and Tyler W. Childs, this American crime thriller western features an ensemble cast. The film stars Chad Michael Murray as Jacob Wallace, Lexi Rabe as Emma Wallace, and Bruce Dern as George Wells, with appearances by Willie Robertson, Tristan Riggs, and Conner Floyd.

Produced by Breath of Life Productions, Routhe Productions, and Lyons Family Studios, the movie was made with a budget of 1 million USD. Since its release on March 12, 2026, the film has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.6/10 based on 89 votes, while on TMDB, it has a rating of 5/10 from a single vote.