The Horseman is a 2008 Australian thriller film directed and written by Steven Kastrissios. The film stars Peter Marshall, Caroline Marohasy, Brad McMurray, and Jack Henry. The plot revolves around a grieving father, Christian Forteski (Peter Marshall), who takes the law into his own hands when his daughter is found dead after a drug overdose.
The film is set in the Australian outback, and we follow Christian and his daughter's friend, Alice (Caroline Marohasy), as they travel northbound along the quiet roads. Alice is initially wary of Christian, who seems to be a gruff and unapproachable man, but as they spend more time together, she gradually warms up to him.
However, as they stop at various locations along the way, we discover that Christian is on a revenge mission, hunting down those he believes are responsible for his daughter's death. He is not afraid of using extreme violence to achieve his goals, and we see him leaving a bloody trail of bodies in his wake.
As the film progresses, Christian's motivations and actions become increasingly complex, and we begin to question whether his quest for revenge is justified, or whether he has become a monster in his own right. The Horseman is a tense and emotionally challenging film that explores themes of grief, loss, and justice.
