Mesa Trouble
Mesa Trouble

Mesa Trouble

1974Movie6 minEnglish

Big Red is coming to Cactus Goat to give revenge on Hoot Kloot for sending him to the river. Hoot tried to get help from townsfolk, but everybody refuses, because they're afraid of Big Red.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Harold P. WarrenGenres: Western, Comedy

Plot Summary

In the dusty town of Mesa, a series of bizarre events unfolds involving a bumbling sheriff, a mysterious stranger, and a gang of inept outlaws. The sheriff tries to maintain order amidst escalating chaos, often with comically disastrous results. The film culminates in a showdown that is as unconventional as the events leading up to it.

Critical Reception

Mesa Trouble is widely considered a cult classic due to its unique brand of low-budget, eccentric filmmaking. While critically panned upon its initial release for its amateurish production values and unconventional narrative, it has since gained a cult following for its unintentional humor and earnest, albeit flawed, execution. It is often cited as an example of 'so bad it's good' cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unintentional comedic elements and unique, offbeat charm.
  • Criticized for its poor production quality, acting, and nonsensical plot.
  • A cult favorite for its earnest yet amateurish approach to filmmaking.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's obscure nature. Those who have seen it often find it memorably odd and amusingly bad, rather than genuinely good.

Fun Fact

The film was directed, written, produced by, and stars Harold P. Warren, who famously also starred in the cult sci-fi film 'Manos: The Hands of Fate'.

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