Synopsis/Details
In Dirty West, a gritty, alternate-history tale set in a ravaged 1985 American frontier, solitary bounty hunter Jay Ripley pursues a personal vendetta against Nazi sympathizers and cultists who rule the desolate towns left after an extended World War II. When Jay targets an ex-Nazi sheriff hiding in the cult-controlled town of Dustwood, he reluctantly joins forces with Wyatt Cross, a charismatic preacher leading “God’s Remnant,” a faction bent on purging the Westzone of its corrupt, fanatic leaders. Together, they confront Dustwood’s cult leader, Reverend Cain, and his brutal sheriff, igniting a deadly showdown that tests Jay’s resolve and Wyatt’s faith-driven crusade. As Dustwood’s bloody grip weakens, Jay and Wyatt’s paths diverge—Jay, now destined to go forth to bring a final blow to this shadowy network, and Wyatt to stay in Dustwood to rebuild.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Rescue
Story Situation:
Deliverance
Story Conclusion:
Bitter-sweet
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Contempt, Good Man, Impurity, Respect, Reward
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Few
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Male Adult, Male Middle Aged, Male Young Adult, Male over 45
Hero Type:
Anti-Hero, Gifted, Ordinary, Unfortunate
Villian Type:
Authority Figure, Corrupted, Criminal, Pure Evil
Advanced
Subgenre:
Action/Adventure, Anarchic, Biblical, Blockbuster, Desert Epic, Epic, Expedition, Mysteries, Post-Apocalyptic, Survival, Western, World War 2
Subculture:
Cowboy, Goth
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Physical Stunts, Pyrotechnics, Vehicular Stunts, Weaponry
Equality & Diversity:
Diverse Cast
Life Topics:
Approaching Death, Childhood, Coming of Age
Time Period:
The Eighties (1980–1989)
Country:
United States of America (USA)
