What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedHalfway to Hell
William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone · Book
If you loved Halfway to Hell, start with Hell or High Water (David Mackenzie, 2016) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Halfway to Hell across media.
What hooked you in Halfway to Hell was the brutal collision of desperate men, buried gold, and the unforgiving frontier.
Films on the same thread
For a Few Dollars More
Film · 1965
Shares a thread with Halfway to Hell: Greed.
If you enjoyed the competitive bounty hunting in Halfway to Hell, you will appreciate this film's focus on the greed and moral ambiguity defining the search for a target.
Hell or High Water
David Mackenzie · Film · 2016
Explores: Brotherhood, Economic hardship, Desperation.
This modern tale echoes the desperate struggle for survival found in Halfway to Hell, proving that the drive to secure a fortune can push men toward dangerous, lawless choices.
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Clint Eastwood · Film · 1976
Explores: Revenge, Post-Civil War, Reluctant Hero.
Like the protagonist in Halfway to Hell, Josey Wales navigates a world of violence and pursuit, forced to rely on his wits and grit to survive against overwhelming odds.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
John Huston · Film · 1948
Shares a thread with Halfway to Hell: Greed.
The corrupting power of greed explored here perfectly mirrors the central conflict of Halfway to Hell, where the promise of gold turns allies into enemies in the harsh wilderness.
Series on the same thread
Hell on Wheels
Tony Gayton · Series · 2011
Explores: Revenge, Reconstruction Era, Manifest Destiny.
Fans of Halfway to Hell will recognize the same atmosphere of post-war lawlessness and the relentless pursuit of retribution that drives the brutal inhabitants of this dangerous western settlement.
Justified
Graham Yost · Series · 2010
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Redemption, Family Loyalty.
This story channels the frontier justice found in Halfway to Hell through a modern lens, focusing on a strong-willed official of the law maintaining order in a corrupt environment.
Into the West
Steven Spielberg · Series · 2005
Explores: Westward Expansion, Clash of Cultures, Manifest Destiny.
The epic scope of this series captures the same spirit of survival and expansion that underpins the harsh, unforgiving world depicted in Halfway to Hell.
Deadwood
David Milch · Series · 2004
Explores: Lawlessness and Order, Frontier Justice, Corruption.
This series expands on the theme of frontier justice seen in Halfway to Hell, showing how a lawless community evolves when greed and survival collide in the early West.
Podcasts on the same thread
Hell in Heaven: A Mysterious Death in Paradise
Podcast
Explores: Paranoia, Expatriation, Wealth and Corruption.
The paranoia and danger surrounding a vast fortune in this podcast mirror the high-stakes greed that defines the search for stolen gold in Halfway to Hell.
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
If the dark, gritty reality of Halfway to Hell kept you engaged, you will enjoy this deep dive into the tragic and often violent nature of small-town life.
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Common questions
Is Halfway to Hell a story about a lawman?
Yes, Halfway to Hell features a deputy sheriff as the primary protagonist. He is tasked with the dangerous mission of competing against six ruthless killers to recover stolen gold.
What is the central conflict in Halfway to Hell?
The central conflict in Halfway to Hell revolves around a race to locate stolen gold. The deputy sheriff must navigate this high-stakes search while contending with six different killers who are also hunting for the treasure.
How many opponents does the deputy face in Halfway to Hell?
In the plot of Halfway to Hell, the deputy sheriff must compete against exactly six killers. These individuals are all engaged in the same search for the stolen gold, creating a deadly competition throughout the story.
Who are the authors of Halfway to Hell?
Halfway to Hell was written by William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone. The book focuses on a deputy sheriff who encounters six killers while tracking down stolen gold.