The Gunslinger Mummy delves into the myth and legend of the American West through an investigation into a mysterious mummy named Sylvester - now on display at a Seattle curiosity shop. The world of cowboys and carnival sideshows comes to life in stunning CG animation as we discover whether the truth really is stranger than fiction. <br /> <br />An odd bullet hole, fake blood, and a body full of arsenic are just some of the mysteries surrounding this cowboy mummy. <br /> <br />Was he a mythic gunslinging outlaw or a destitute thieving loner? No one knows the true story of Sylvester, the petrified cowboy that now resides at a curiosity shop in Seattle. But one thing's for certain: He is one miraculously preserved mummy. Through hands-on experimentation and contributions from experts in embalming, ballistics, and the history of the American West, we explore the life and death of the man who became a legend. Then we investigate the cowboys, con men, and sideshows that played a crucial part in his incredible story.
