Bad Men Must Bleed
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| Directed by | Micah Lyons |
| Written by | Micah Lyons |
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| Cinematography | James Burgess |
| Edited by | J.C. Doler |
| Music by | Erick Schroder |
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| Distributed by | Vantage Media |
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Running time | 112 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Bad Men Must Bleed is a 2025 American western drama film written and directed by Micah Lyons.
The film was released on video on demand on October 7, 2025.
Synopsis
Follows a man as he hunts his brother's gang across the old west to stop their rampage.
Cast
- Todd Terry as Adam
- Chris Routhe as Harrison Griggs
- Chad Michael Murray as Jacob Wallace
- Lexi Rabe as Emma Wallace
- Willie Robertson as Leon
- Melanie Martyn as Penny
- Brad Leland as Uncle Fletch
- Bruce Dern as George Wells
- Isaac C. Singleton Jr. as Brighton
- Brooke Lyons as Sarah Wallace
Production
Principal photography had been completed by December 2020, with Micah Lyons writing and directing. Todd Terry, Chris Routhe, Chad Michael Murray, Lexi Rabe, Willie Robertson, Melanie Martyn, Brad Leland, Bruce Dern, Isaac C. Singleton Jr., and Brooke Lyons rounded out the cast.[2][3]
Release
Bad Men Must Bleed was released on video on demand on October 7, 2025.[4]
Reception
James S. Pope of Vocal Media noted the film stands out as a gritty, unapologetically raw film that pays homage to the golden age of revenge cinema while carving out its own identity.[5]
References
- ^ "Bad Men Must Bleed | Tubi TV". Tubi. October 7, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ^ Doll, Katie (September 14, 2024). "Why Did Chad Michael Murray Leave One Tree Hill?". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ^ "Another week on BAD MEN MUST BLEED and a few more images to share". Facebook. December 17, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (September 5, 2025). "Chad Michael Murray Western 'Bad Men Must Bleed' Lands Sales Rep". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ^ S. Pope, James (October 30, 2025). "Movie Review: Bad Men Must Bleed". Vocal Media. Retrieved February 25, 2026.