Such a combination could be deemed off-putting.

However, while these story elements have been seen elsewhere, the specifics are uniquely horrifying.

Although multiple Hollywood adaptations have been attempted, there have always been several obstacles for aBlood Meridianmovieto overcome.

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Perhaps the most significant is the story’s villain, Judge Holden.

His central presence makes any potentialBlood Meridianadaptation an inherently dark affair something long considered insurmountable.

This is whereBone Tomahawk’s success strengthensBlood Meridian’s case.

Kurt Russell in Bone Tomahawk in front of blood meridian artwork

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That the movie was so well received suggests thatBlood Meridian’s grim story could also find an audience.

In the 1990s, Tommy Lee Jones acquired the movie rights, before abandoning the project.

In this regard,Bone Tomahawksets a clear precedent for how the book could work on the big screen.

Cropped image of one of the many cover art pieces for Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy, featuring an imposing skull amid a bright red background

While it would be difficult, looking toBone Tomahawkfor inspiration would be a good start for any filmmaker.

Of course, these are all ideas that cinema is capable of tackling.

This relates to the issue of the novel’s scale.

Cropped image of one of the many cover art pieces for Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy, featuring birds circling in the red sky as a lone shadow walks a narrow canyon.

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