Key Highlights
- The Unholy Trinity, a Richard Gray-directed action-packed Western, has seen unexpected streaming success.
- Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson star in the film as new local sheriff Gabriel Dove and mysterious priest St. Christopher respectively.
- The movie initially failed at the box office but has since become a hit on streaming platforms like Hulu and Paramount+.
- Samuel L. Jackson, a lifelong fan of Westerns, reveals his excitement for the genre’s storytelling potential in this film.
The Unholy Trinity: A Streaming Sensation
Just six months after its theatrical release, The Unholy Trinity has quietly become a global streaming sensation. This Richard Gray-directed Western, starring Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson, had initially struggled to find an audience in theaters but has since made a surprising comeback on various streaming platforms.
A Box Office Miss
The film’s initial run in theaters was lackluster, bringing in just over $1 million at the box office. Critics and audiences alike were not entirely convinced by the story of a young man avenging his father’s death in 1870s Montana. Despite this, the film maintained a respectable 66% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes’ Popcornmeter but received only a 42% rating from critics.
Streaming Success
As of December 20th, The Unholy Trinity is dominating streaming charts in Ireland and the United Kingdom. According to FlixPatrol data, it currently ranks fourth on both Paramount+’s national top 10 lists. In Canada, Australia, and the United States, the film has also shown a resurgence, peaking at second place on Hulu’s top 10 list early last month.
Star Power Behind the Scenes
The draw of Pierce Brosnan as the new local sheriff Gabriel Dove and Samuel L. Jackson as the mysterious priest St. Christopher was initially expected to bring in audiences, but it wasn’t enough.
The star power, however, did not go unnoticed by fans of both actors.
Samuel L. Jackson, known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino’s films like Pulp Fiction, shared his enthusiasm about the Western genre during an interview with CBR: “I grew up watching Westerns. I played Cowboys and Indians a lot, getting guns every Christmas.
I’ve been waiting to play cowboys for real with real horses, real guns, and real people chasing people, hiding, shooting, and doing stuff.” Jackson’s excitement reflects the enduring appeal of the genre.
The Unholy Trinity is currently available on Hulu, offering audiences a chance to experience this Western adventure crime film. With its unexpected success in streaming markets, it might just be another example of how movies can find their audience in different ways than anticipated.
