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Come on Danger!
Sam Dunning, one of the wealthiest ranchers in the Pecos Valley is found dead with a bullet in his back. Pinned to his body is a note which reads "An eye for an eye, signed Joan Stanton". Danger follows for Larry, a Texas Ranger. Will his sense of chivalry allow him to bring in a woman to face the charge of murder? Along the way, several cowboy tunes and fine locations contribute to the picture's Texican atmosphere.
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Plot Summary
A group of people are trapped in a remote house during a snowstorm, and a mysterious killer begins to pick them off one by one. As the body count rises, the survivors must uncover the killer's identity before they all meet a grim fate. The isolation of the storm intensifies the paranoia and suspicion among the dwindling group.
Critical Reception
As an early sound-era mystery, 'Come on Danger!' received moderate attention for its suspenseful atmosphere and whodunit plot. While not a landmark film, it was appreciated for its tight pacing and effective B-movie thrills, fitting within the popular genre conventions of the time.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its claustrophobic tension and mystery.
Appreciated for its straightforward plot and early horror elements.
Considered a solid, if unexceptional, example of 1930s mystery films.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this early film is scarce. However, when available, viewers often noted its effective use of suspense and its appeal as a classic whodunit, typical of its era.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for being one of the early examples of the "locked-room mystery" subgenre within sound films, capitalizing on the suspense created by isolating characters in a perilous situation.
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