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The events take place in 2003, just after Travis Clyde Tuckton is released from prison. The early 2000s rural setting frames a tale of revenge, crime, and moral corrosion in a tight-knit community. The era emphasizes a pre-smartphone, hands-on investigation atmosphere that heightens the tension.

The story unfolds in a remote West Virginia countryside at a secluded shoemaker's cottage. The home sits among dense woods and winding roads, embodying the isolation that shapes the family’s secrets. This quiet, rural setting provides the backdrop for a violent legacy that erupts from behind closed doors.

🩸 Revenge

The film centers on a vow of retaliation—'an eye for an eye, and a head for a head'—driving Travis toward escalating violence. Vendetta pulls in family, friends, and rivals, creating a cycle where harm begets more harm. Revenge is depicted as consuming and morally corrosive.

🧬 Family Legacy

Jake Martin insists that Travis learn the brutal header tradition, passing down a deadly skill and a sense of honor. The lineage shapes Travis’s identity and justifies violence within the family. The theme examines how tradition can become a weapon when morality is ignored.

💊 Crime & Drugs

Stewart Cummings, an ATF agent, turns to drug trafficking to fund his girlfriend’s medicine, intertwining law enforcement with the crime world. The investigation into the header victims exposes a web of illicit deals and corruption. The clash between duty and desire drives the plot toward a violent, chaotic finale.