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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