TERROR ON THE PRAIRIE

Montana, post-Civil war, finds the McAllister family (Jeb, Hattie, Will, and baby) struggling to make ends meet on their slice of Americana (having to borrow credit from the local grocery store in order to feed the family). One day while Jeb rides into town in order to find work, a gang of outlaws arrive on their property led by the silver-tongued, Bible spouting leader The Captain (Nick Searcy). Hattie (Gina Carano) is in charge while her husbands away and graciously offers the outlaws water and breakfast. While collecting eggs she discovers the true nature of this gangs intent and upon serving breakfast, forcefully requests they leave at gunpoint. The gang instead squats on their land, attempting to force Hattie and her children from their home in order to take them as hostages upon Jeb's arrival. What seems as a random sequence of events soon proves otherwise, as there's an ulterior motive for the outlaws visit onto their property. Gina Caraon's first role since being unjustly fired from role as Cara Dune in THE MANDALORIAN, I applaud The Daily Wire for picking up such a talent and putting her gifts to use. Based upon her own husbands description as being the toughest woman in the territory, it's not a stretch in the slightest for the audience to agree with that statement giving Gina's MMA background and prior Hollywood roles. She handles her own within the time period, spending time as both mother & protector. In addition to Carano, Nick Searcy deserves just as much credit here as the villain. He's a devilishly southern gentleman who charms his victims into obedience before striking. He's sinister, diabolical, and enjoyable all at the same time. Another hit from The Daily Wire that continues to give minority voices a platform and I eagerly anticipate Gina and TDW's next collaboration in WHITE KNUCKLE. 6.5/10