According to some interpretations, the troglodytes constitute some ofBone Tomahawk’s more problematic elements.

In fact, the troglodyte story has roots that stretch back into folklore explainingwhyBone Tomahawkresonates so profoundlywith modern audiences.

The 13th Warrioris available to rent on Amazon and Apple TV+.

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It transpires thatThe 13th Warrior’s monsters are another tribe of cannibalistic humans, known as “Wendol”.

On the surface, these similarities are superficially interesting.

However, while these links establish a connection between the projects, the real story is much more complicated.

A Troglodyte and Kurt Russell from Bone Tomahawk

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…bothThe 13th WarriorandBone Tomahawk[are] part of a much older literary tradition… Not only is Grendel phonetically similar to Wendol, but he exhibits many of the same behaviors.

The 13th Warrioris based on a novel written by Michael Crichton.

However,Bone Tomahawk’s story is actually much more effective because there is no explanation.

Antonio Banderas as Ahmad ibn Fadlan brandishes his sword in The 13th Warrior.

The mindlessness of the violence also firmly alignsBone Tomahawkwith some of the most effective horror movies ever made.

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the 13th warrior, antonio banderas, john mctiernan

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