Massacre Time
"THE MASSACRE MEN - They carry their hate in their holsters and a name on every bullet in their belts..."
In 1866, prospector Tom Corbett returns to his hometown of Laramie, Texas, now under the brutal control of gangster Jason Scott and his violent son, Junior. With his brother Jeff, a struggling drunk cared for by their maid Mercedes, Tom seeks to overthrow the Scotts' tyrannical rule and restore peace to the town.
Curator's Take
“Lucio Fulci’s first western is incredibly violent and visually dynamic. Franco Nero plays a man returning home to find his family legacy destroyed. Features a villain who loves Mozart and hate-crimes.”
Why This Movie Is Important
Lucio Fulci announces his arrival with extreme violence and style. It introduces themes of perverse family dynamics and cruelty that would define his later horror career. Visually erratic and intense, it is unforgettable.
Production Details
Massacre Time is a 1966 western film directed by Lucio Fulci. Originally released in Italy under the title "Le colt cantarono la morte e fu... tempo di massacro", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The soundtrack was composed by Coriolano Gori. Cinematography was handled by Riccardo Pallottini. The screenplay was written by Fernando Di Leo. The film stars Franco Nero as Tom Corbett, George Hilton as Jeffrey Corbett, and Giuseppe Addobbati as Mr. Scott. Running 1 hour and 32 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre. The film features a notable on-screen body count of 35 kills. It holds a solid average rating of 6.3 from 72 ratings.
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Lucio Fulci was hired to direct because the producers wanted a 'violent' director. He delivered, creating scenes of brutality (like the whip fight) that were censored in the UK for decades.
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