*Butcher’s Crossing* (2023) is a gripping Western drama that explores the themes of survival, obsession, and the destruction of nature. Based on John Williams' 1960 novel of the same name, the film follows a young Harvard dropout named Will Andrews (played by Fred Hechinger), who ventures into the American frontier in search of meaning and adventure. He joins a seasoned buffalo hunter, Miller (Nicolas Cage), on a perilous journey deep into the Colorado wilderness. What starts as an exciting expedition soon turns into a brutal test of endurance, as the group battles harsh conditions, dwindling resources, and the psychological strain of isolation.