This whole movie felt like one huge trip. Given the title and the scene introducing a possible incarnation of the saintly Jesus Christ, you could assume that the film will largely encompass some form of spirituality. This is true in a sense, seeing as the characters are on a mission of spiritual succession and must let go of all their material desires. For now though, you are entering the obscure world of the film through the eyes of the later…

To be quite honest this was possibly the first Clint Eastwood film I have seen in its entirety. If I had seen one before, I don’t remember viewing it. This film left a big impression on me though. When thinking of Western films, what comes to mind are rowdy cowboys, nonsensical shoot outs, underhanded misgivings, and the obvious good guy and bad guy elements. Perhaps that level of predictability was the reason why I was deterred from viewing western films…

Well to start things off, my mind feels somewhat violated. To be clear though I’m not calling this a bad film, rather I apprise this piece for the level of depth and creativity Cronenberg has put into it. Upon my first watching of this film, I am reminded that horror does not require a gore factor, just a creepy story and ominous music is enough to give that feeling of unease.

With the beginning of the film and the name…