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Horror Cult Classic

A deranged mountain-man turns a wilderness crash into a nightmare of pursuit and terror.

THE BUSHWHACKER

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1968 · 1h 26m · NR · Horror · IMDB TMDB

A crazy mountain-man shoots down a small passenger plane. He then proceeds to stalk, torture and kill the survivors.

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Quick Answer

What is The Bushwhacker about?

The Bushwhacker is a 1968 American horror film directed by Byron Mabe about a crazed mountain-man who shoots down a plane and hunts its survivors.

Programmer's Pick

This is hillbilly horror at its most savage: plane crash survivors, a rifle-toting lunatic, and the kind of wilderness ordeal that leaves nobody unscathed—or fully clothed. If you think go-go boots and blood don’t mix, think again.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

After a small passenger plane is mysteriously shot down in a remote wilderness, its survivors find themselves stalked by a deranged mountain-man. Isolated from civilization, the group faces a relentless game of cat and mouse as their pursuer escalates his sadistic campaign, turning the rugged outdoors into a landscape of fear and violence. "The Bushwhacker" blends elements of exploitation and horror, relying on its rural setting and a distinctly unhinged antagonist to amp up the tension. Expect provocative content, graphic violence, and a raw, grimy atmosphere, as the film pulls no punches in depicting its nightmarish survival scenario.

Details & Specs

Director
Byron Mabe
Release
1968
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Genres
Horror

Cast & Crew

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Director: Byron Mabe
Merci Montello Merci Montello Dawn BK Barbara Kline Maureen Harvey Shain Harvey Shain Dan DM Dan Martin The Bushwhacker

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Why Cult

Wilderness Survival Horror

The film’s remote desert setting and isolated characters raise the stakes for a harrowing fight for survival.

Sadistic Antagonist

The crazed mountain-man isn’t just menacing—he’s gleefully vicious, bringing a unique edge to the slasher formula.

Exploitation Shock Value

From graphic violence to taboo-breaking scenes, this is grindhouse fare that leans heavily into its exploitative streak.

Distinctive 1960s Style

Go-go boots, white panties, and campfire mayhem—this is a time capsule of late-'60s softcore and horror aesthetics.

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Threat File

Trigger

Mountain-man shoots down a plane

Threat

Deranged mountain-man stalker

Effect

Torture and murder of survivors

Setting

Remote wilderness

Questions from the Vault

When was The Bushwhacker released? +

The Bushwhacker was released in 1968.

Who directed The Bushwhacker? +

Byron Mabe directed The Bushwhacker.

How long is The Bushwhacker? +

The Bushwhacker has a runtime of 86 minutes.

What genre is The Bushwhacker? +

The Bushwhacker is a horror film.

Where can I watch The Bushwhacker? +

You can watch The Bushwhacker on SassyFlix.

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