CHEAT THE HANGMAN

Cinemavixion Review

Christopher Forbes's 'Cheat the Hangman' plunges viewers into the unforgiving landscape of the Old West, where a cycle of violence and vengeance takes center stage. The narrative intricately follows the son of a hangman, whose life is irrevocably altered by the murder of his father. This tragedy propels him into a dangerous gunfight, leading to his own trial before a territorial hanging judge. The film masterfully explores themes of inherited duty and the inescapable nature of fate, as the young man's destiny rests in the hands of another executioner. With a cast that includes Jezibell Anat, Thomas Barlet, and Dan Beck, Forbes crafts a compelling, albeit grim, tale that questions the very essence of justice and retribution in a lawless frontier.