In the final battle, the Hangman sacrifices himself to kill Quixtla with sunlight, allowing Madrid and Bierce to escape while Santánico remains behind to lead the vampires.
The story follows Johnny Madrid, an outlaw who narrowly escapes a hanging with the help of the executioner's daughter, Esmeralda. Along with a diverse group—including a young couple, a gang of outlaws, and the real-life historical author Ambrose Bierce—they take refuge at an isolated inn called La Tetilla del Diablo (The Devil's Nipple). From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter
Through a ritual, Esmeralda is fully transformed into the vampire princess Santánico Pandemonium. In the final battle, the Hangman sacrifices himself