Hooded Angels

Hooded Angels is a 2002 Western action movie directed by Paul Matthews and starring Amanda Donohoe, Steven Bauer, and Paul Johansson. The story of the movie is set in the late 1800s when a group of women, known as the Hooded Angels, band together to seek revenge against the men who killed their families.

The movie starts with the brutal massacre of a group of settlers by a gang of ruthless outlaws. The only survivors of the attack are a young woman named Sarah (Sandra Hess) and a Native American named Lobo (Marcus Chong). Sarah manages to escape the scene and seeks refuge in a nearby town where she meets a group of women who have also suffered at the hands of the same gang. Led by Rose (Amanda Donohoe), the group of women decides to take matters into their own hands and seek revenge against the outlaws.

The Hooded Angels, as they call themselves, set out on a dangerous mission to hunt down and kill the men responsible for the murders of their families. Along the way, they encounter several obstacles and face numerous challenges, including the powerful and corrupt sheriff (Steven Bauer) who seems to be in league with the outlaws. The women use their skills and wits to outsmart their enemies and get closer to their targets.

As the Hooded Angels close in on their targets, they are forced to confront their own pasts and come to terms with the demons that haunt them. Sarah, in particular, must face her own inner demons and find the strength to overcome her fears and doubts. The women are also forced to confront the harsh realities of the Wild West, including the prejudices and biases that exist in society towards women, Native Americans, and other marginalized groups.

The action sequences in Hooded Angels are well-crafted and thrilling, with plenty of shootouts, chases, and fistfights to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. The movie also has a strong emotional core, with well-developed characters and a sense of depth and complexity that is often missing from action movies. The performances by the cast are solid, with Amanda Donohoe standing out in particular as the fierce and determined Rose.

Overall, Hooded Angels is an enjoyable and engaging western action movie that offers a fresh take on the genre. It is a well-made and well-acted film that will appeal to fans of both action and westerns. The movie's themes of revenge, justice, and empowerment also give it a deeper resonance that will leave viewers thinking long after the credits roll.