The Night They Came Home is a 2024 American Western thriller directed by Paul G. Volk, based on the true story of the Rufus Buck Gang, a band of outlaws who terrorized Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) at the end of the 1800s. The film dramatizes the manhunt led by U.S. Deputy Marshal Heck Thomas and Native American lawmen to bring the gang to justice. It was released by Lionsgate Home Entertainment on January 12, 2024.
Quick Facts
| Title | The Night They Came Home |
| Genre | Western / Thriller |
| Director | Paul G. Volk |
| Writers | John A. Russo & James O’Brien |
| Release Date | January 12, 2024 (United States) |
| Distributor | Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| Cast | Danny Trejo, Robert Carradine, Brian Austin Green, Weston Cage, Tim Abell |
| Composer | Ram Khat |
New upcoming content explores the story of the Rufus Buck Gang and their conflict with U.S. Marshals, including Heck Thomas, alongside Native American lawmen who consult on the case, set in Arkansas and the Oklahoma Territory, formerly known as Indian Territory.
Official Synopsis: A frontier lawman partners with an Indian detective to hunt down a ruthless band of teenage criminals known as the Rufus Buck Gang.
The cast stars Danny Trejo, Robert Carradine, Weston Cage, and Tim Abell, alongside Brian Austin Green and Charlie Townsend, who plays gang leader Rufus Buck.
Score & Composer
The Night They Came Home’s original score is credited to Ram Khat, a British-Persian composer who began playing keyboard at age six and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Music Composition from Kingston University in London in 2008. His filmography spans independent features, television, and commercial work. Note: earlier versions of this page misspelled his name as “Rahm Khatz” and “Rahm Khateez” — the correctly credited spelling is Ram Khat.
The Night They Came Home Soundtrack List
No official soundtrack album or song-by-song cue sheet for The Night They Came Home has been released by the studio or on major soundtrack databases as of this update. Rather than invent a tracklist, we’re disclosing that honestly — if a soundtrack album is released, we’ll update this page. In the meantime, you can browse other Western and thriller soundtracks on our Movie Soundtrack hub.
Where to Stream
The Night They Came Home is available to rent or buy digitally, with the score’s composer credit listed as Ram Khat on release materials. Check the Streaming hub for current on-demand availability.
Source: Screen Rant
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the score for The Night They Came Home?
The score is credited to Ram Khat, a British-Persian composer who studied Music Composition at Kingston University in London.
Is The Night They Came Home based on a true story?
Yes. It dramatizes the real-life pursuit of the Rufus Buck Gang, a band of outlaws active in Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) in the late 1800s, by U.S. Deputy Marshal Heck Thomas and Native American lawmen.
Who stars in The Night They Came Home?
The cast includes Danny Trejo, Robert Carradine, Brian Austin Green, Weston Cage, Tim Abell, and Charlie Townsend as Rufus Buck.
When was The Night They Came Home released?
It was released by Lionsgate Home Entertainment on January 12, 2024.
Is there a soundtrack album for The Night They Came Home?
No official soundtrack album has been released as of this update. The film’s original music was composed by Ram Khat, but no standalone song or score album has been made publicly available on major platforms.
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