The DVDSCR is a useful tool , not a trophy. For The Gunslingers , wait for the final cut if you care about cinematography. But if you’re dying to review it or just impatient, the screener will give you the bones of the story—just don’t judge the production value too harshly.

First, a quick reality check: The Gunslingers is a low-budget indie Western that’s been making festival rounds. A “DVDSCR” (DVD Screener) is a promotional copy sent to critics, journalists, and awards voters— not a final retail version.

Here’s what you’re actually getting with a DVDSCR of The Gunslingers :