Hell on the Border

Set in the late 19th century, this western follows Bass Reeves, a man who escaped slavery after the American Civil War. Seeking employment in law enforcement, Reeves arrives in Arkansas and attempts to prove his capabilities by hunting a dangerous outlaw named Bob Dozier. Alongside a grey-haired companion, he pursues the criminal into the Cherokee Nation, facing both violent encounters and systemic discrimination in his effort to become a federal marshal.

Written and directed by Wes Miller, the film was released in 2019 and is the second of four feature films directed by Miller, following River Runs Red. The cast is led by David Gyasi as Bass Reeves, appearing alongside Frank Grillo, Ron Perlman, Randy Wayne, Manu Intiraymi, and Gianni Capaldi. Produced by Sweet Unknown Studios and WrenLee Pictures, the movie has a runtime of 110 minutes.

Audience reception for the film was mixed. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 4.6/10 based on 2,300 votes, while on TMDB, it has a slightly higher rating of 5.5/10 from 108 votes.