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In a Valley of Violence (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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In a Valley of Violence is a 2016 western directed by Ti West. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $61,797 worldwide. Critics gave it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
78%
worldwide gross
$61.8K
Metascore
64
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In a Valley of Violence (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Director
Ti West
Genre
Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In a Valley of Violence About?

The premise of In a Valley of Violence without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A drifter and his dog, Abbie, find themselves caught in a violent conflict in the isolated, declining mining town of Denton. Tensions escalate between the newcomer and the formidable Gilly, leading to a descent into chaos and a brutal cycle of retribution. The town’s fragile peace shatters as a devastating chain of events unfolds, revealing the dark undercurrents of its past and threatening the lives of those who remain.

In a Valley of Violence Themes & Keywords

· 29 tags
  • wild west
  • small town
  • vengeance
  • street shootout
  • left for dead
  • one against many
  • wilhelm scream
  • ex soldier
  • ex cavalry soldier
  • army deserter
  • revenge
  • 19th century
+17 more
  • killing a dog
  • pushed off a cliff
  • sheriff
  • marshal
  • shot to death
  • revisionist western
  • traveling with a dog
  • man with wooden leg
  • loner
  • throat slit
  • 1800s
  • violence
  • gunfight
  • blood
  • fistfight
  • dog
  • tough guy
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Crew

The Director of In a Valley of Violence

Directed by Ti West.

From the director

More from Ti West

More films directed by Ti West, best-rated first: X, Pearl, The House of the Devil and MaXXXine.

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Ratings

In a Valley of Violence Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave In a Valley of Violence 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

Plot

In a Valley of Violence Plot Summary

What happens in In a Valley of Violence from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the relentless sun scorches the barren expanse of the Old West in the early 1870s, a solitary drifter named Paul embarks on a treacherous journey through the desert with his devoted canine companion, Abbie. Their aim is to reach Mexico, but their path is fraught with peril, including a run-in with Priest, a disgruntled ex-clergyman turned bandit. Under the pretense of caring for his spent mule, Priest attempts to steal Paul’s horse, but the cunning instincts of Paul and Abbie foil his plans. With a quick strike, Abbie chases the would-be thief away, leaving him to lick his wounds with only a whiskey bottle as comfort.

Full summary

The whole story of In a Valley of Violence, scene by scene

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Box office

In a Valley of Violence Box Office

In a Valley of Violence grossed $61,797 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$61.8K

US & Canada
$61.8K
Videos

In a Valley of Violence Trailers & Videos

5 videos: 1 trailer and 4 clips.

Official Trailer
  • Clip Ethan Hawke and John Travolta Go Head-To-Head
  • Clip Bath Time
  • Clip Ethan Hawke and John Travolta's Intense Scene
  • Clip Mary-Anne Tries To Run With Paul
Quiz

How Well Do You Know In a Valley of Violence?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of Paul’s canine companion?

Details

In a Valley of Violence Also Known As

27 alternative titles, including “En el valle de violencia” and “Nella Valle Della Violenza”.

Also known as
  • En el valle de violencia
  • Nella Valle Della Violenza
  • El valle De La Venganza
  • В Долината на насилието
  • No Vale da Violência
  • Terra Violenta
  • Dans une vallée de la violence
  • I en dal med vold
  • В долине насилия
  • 인 어 밸리 오브 바이얼런스
  • Η Κοιλάδα της Βίας
  • 暴力山谷
+15 more
  • Долината на яростта
  • Vadinin Şiddeti
  • בעמק האלימות
  • 暴力莊園
  • Az erőszak völgye
  • Dolina przemocy
  • У долині насильства
  • Vardarbības ielejā
  • バレー・オブ・バイオレンス
  • Smurto slėnyje
  • Valea violenţei
  • Krvavá pomsta
  • U dolini nasilja
  • คนแค้นล้างแดนโหด
  • La Vallée de la violence

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FAQ

In a Valley of Violence FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of In a Valley of Violence, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In a Valley of Violence?

In a Valley of Violence runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was In a Valley of Violence released?

In a Valley of Violence was released on October 21, 2016.

Who directed In a Valley of Violence?

In a Valley of Violence was directed by Ti West.

More films by Ti West

How much did In a Valley of Violence make at the box office?

In a Valley of Violence grossed $61,797 worldwide.

How is In a Valley of Violence rated?

In a Valley of Violence has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does In a Valley of Violence have a post-credit scene?

No. In a Valley of Violence has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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