Storm Warning

A woman driving through a small Southern town picks up a charismatic drifter. Unbeknownst to her, he is on the run after witnessing a murder. As they become closer, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and danger, struggling to determine if he is a victim or the perpetrator.

While the film aims for suspense and moral ambiguity, its reception was somewhat mixed, often overshadowed by the contemporary circumstances of its production and release, which involved sensitive themes for the time.

• Presents a tense, atmospheric noir with a compelling mystery.

• Features strong performances from its leading actors, particularly Ginger Rogers.

• The plot's moral complexities and Southern setting contribute to its gritty feel.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's effectiveness as a suspenseful noir, appreciating the performances and the intriguing, albeit dark, storyline.

The film was controversially re-edited and re-released years after its initial production, with some sources indicating that Alfred L. Werker was credited for the theatrical version, while a TV pilot with a similar premise was developed earlier.