We chatted with actor Robert Carradine about his role in Lionsgate’s “The Night They Came Home” @Lionsgate @Rmediavilla #TheNightTheyCameHome
Inspired by true events, The Night They Came Home chronicles the ruthless exploits of the Rufus Buck Gang, a group of outlaws who clashed with the Indian Territory of Middle America at the tail end of the 19th century. The combined force of local lawmen and Indian police aim to take down a coldhearted band of fugitives with vengeance on their minds in a Western-thriller starring Brian Austin Green, Charles Townsend, Robert Carradine and Danny Trejo
In Theaters, On Demand and Digital January 12, 2024
Criticólogos:
In my opinion, two genders in cinema always seem to work, one of them is horror movies, and the other one is Western horror movies. What is it about Western movies that just they all seem to work?
Robert Carradine:
Well, I think it’s because it’s a simpler time, and the time that we live in is so complex and so full. Uh, to watch a Western takes you back, and it helps you relax. And, uh, they’re nostalgic.
Criticólogos:
In your opinion what is about this story that people will see and feel as it resonates with these modern times?
Robert Carradine:
Well, the movie is The Night They Came Home, and one of the throughlines is racism. And it’s what’s fueling our lead actors to, uh, go out and get even with, uh, people who are racist. Uh, Charlie Townsend is our star. He plays Rufus Buck, and he’s fantastic. Uh, his cohorts are also very good. And we also have Danny Trejo as the narrator. And he’s he does a great job.
Criticólogos:
This is based on a true story or inspired by a true story. How much of this story did you know about it before coming into the project, or did you find out, like we all did?
Robert Carradine:
Well, I only came on the film about, uh, ten days before I shot my scene. Uh, but just today, in talking to some of your colleagues, uh, I found out, uh, some very significant stuff about Rufus Buck, who is. The film is based on Rufus Buck and his reign of terror at this time.
Criticólogos:
What do you expect people to take away from the story? Given the social commentary behind the narrative.
Robert Carradine:
Well, even though it’s a brutal film and Rufus Buck, uh, just did a whole lot of, uh, mayhem, uh, in a way. You feel for him, even though he’s awful. There’s something about him that makes you feel for him. And I think a lot of that has to do with the story of the film. Charlie Townsend. Uh, he’s an appealing actor. So even though he’s a terrible person and he’s killing a lot of people, uh, you’re drawn to him.
Criticólogos:
Robert, you have done everything you have done everything. You have done the comedy-dramas, and you have worked with many Western projects throughout your career. What drives you to continue to come back to the Western style of film?
Robert Carradine:
Well, like the audience for this film, I love Westerns. So anytime I have an opportunity to be in a Western, I grab it. My only complaint about this film is that I didn’t get to ride a horse.
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