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WESTERNS IN THE WORKS poll results for Comment on this film on our "Hey, Hollywood!" forum Based on the plot, would you pay to see GHOST ROCK in the theatre? Yes 24% Yes, but only because of who's in it 2% No 18% No, but I would buy it when it is released on DVD or Video 17% No way. Sounds too gimmicky for my taste 20% Not sure 18%

Uh-oh, we're beginning to see a disturbing pattern develop in LaLa Landyou know, land of "creative" minds. Officially classified as a "thriller," this film appears to be yet another entry into the sultry lady-outlaw/martial arts westerns so in vogue in Hollywood these days. [See also JESSIE'S GIRL]

But to be fair, according to the film's official website GHOST ROCK is "an ambitious reinvention of the Western."

Ambitious? You bet!
Reinvention? You decide....

PLOT:
(Source: Press Release)
"An epic tale of loyalty, retribution, and honor that masterfully combines the blazing gunfights of the classic Western with acrobatic martial arts action.

A band of merciless outlaws led by the by the ruthless "BLACK" JACK PICKETT (Oscar® Nominee Gary Busey - Lethal Weapon, Point Break, Under Siege) blazes a trail of murder and destruction among the frontier towns of Arizona.

In his attempt to bring justice to the lawless West, U.S. Ranger MOSES LOGAN (Jeff Fahey - The Lawnmower Man, Wyatt Earp) relentlessly pursues Pickett to Ghost Rock, Arizona.

The peaceful town of Ghost Rock has been taken over by Pickett and his gang. Out-manned and out-gunned, Logan unites with a fearless bounty hunter, JOHN SLAUGHTER (Michael Worth - Final Impact, Fists of Iron, US Seals 2), who is determined to avenge his father's death a decade ago at the hands of Pickett. With the aid of a sexy and mysterious female gunfighter (Jenya Lano - Blade), a sultry brothel madam (Adrienne Barbeau - Canonball Run, Escape From New York), and a wise Chinese migrant worker (James Hong - The Golden Child, Big Trouble in Little China), Moses and Slaughter unleash total war against Pickett on the streets of Ghost Rock."

And now for the hype:
(Source: Film's official website)
"With a mix of fierce gun-slinging action and martial arts combat, "GHOST ROCK" is a Western like you've never seen before. Hang onto your hats. The old west just developed a new attitude!"

Filming Location:
Old Tucson Studios

Fact: Formally titled The Reckoning, this independent feature film is the first to be shot at Old Tucson Studios since the 1995 fire there, which destroyed historic film sets and priceless memorabilia.

STATUS:
Opened September/October 2003