Genre Breakdown | Westerns

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Horror Western

This subgenre involves films containing elements of horror like vampires, cannibalism, or monsters set against the backdrop of a traditional Western film.
Films: From Dusk till Dawn || Nope

 Spaghetti Western

Named after Italian food, this genre comprises films primarily originating from Italy and a few other European countries and were characterized by more violence and bloodshed than the Hollywood Westerns.
Films: The Dollars trilogy || Once Upon a Time in The West

Comedy Western

The intention of this subgenre is to poke fun at the cliched and conventional tropes of the traditional Western genre and it often parodies and imitates classic Westerns.
Films: A Million Ways to Die in the West || Rango

Dacoit/Curry Western

A sub-genre originating from India, the Dacoit Western is an amalgamation of elements from Indian dacoit films with those of Spaghetti Westerns.
Films: Sholay || Kalam Vellum

Narco Western

This is a subgenre whose stories are primarily based in Northern Mexico or the Southwest United States and whose plots are often centered around drugs and drug trafficking.
Films/Show: Breaking Bad || Scarface

Contemporary Western/Neo Western

This subgenre has traditional Western themes and elements but is set against a contemporary backdrop in order to appeal to modern sensibilities.
Films: The Power of the Dog || Django Unchained

Postapocalyptic Western

Films of this subgenre are usually set in the future and depict the attempted resurrection of society after a major catastrophe.
Films: Mad Max (series) || The Rover

Ramen Western


The term “Ramen Western” is used to indicate Western films usually set in South Korea and Japan. It often has surreal elements and tragic themes incorporated into its plot.
Films: The Good, The Bad, The Weird || Tampopo