Although this B-movie western covers all the cliches you would expect, there are a few unusual elements.  The villain, played by Don Megowan, starts as a somewhat sympathetic character but gradually becomes more sadistic and violent.  The supposed good guy, played by Jim Davis, kills a man with his bare hards by drowning him in a shallow pool of pig excrement and water! Allison Hayes has almost nothing to do here except she is very small compared to the hulking leading men (who are at least six foot tall). And there is a surprising bit of nudity by Toni Turner during a scene of the gang of thieves gamboling in a muddy pond and eating melon! Imagine going to see this twisted, low budget six-shooter revenge melodrama at the bijou in 1959! Directed by the man who later made MUMMY AND THE CURSE OF THE JACKAL.

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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The Western genre features stories set primarily in the 19th-century American Old West and often depict the rugged frontier life, exploring themes of individualism, justice, morality, and the clash between civilization and the untamed wilderness. The genre has its roots in the historical context of westward expansion and the challenges faced by pioneers, settlers, outlaws, and lawmen.

John Wayne and Harry Carey Jr. in The Searchers (1956)

A cowboy escapes from jail with the help of his girlfriend, and goes after the men he believes are responsible for his brother being shot down by lawmen.

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Donna Reed, Philip Carey, Robert Francis, and May Wynn in They Rode West (1954)

Allison Hayes in Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958)

Sterling Hayden, David Brian, and Vera Ralston in Timberjack (1955)

Alan Ladd, Dolores Michaels, and Don Murray in One Foot in Hell (1960)

Rod Cameron and Ella Raines in Ride the Man Down (1952)

Kirk Douglas and Marilyn Maxwell in Champion (1949)

Scott Brady and Audrey Totter in The Vanishing American (1955)

John Wayne in Winds of the Wasteland (1936)

Ken Clayton and Barbara Wilson in Lost, Lonely and Vicious (1958)

Lew Ayres and Teresa Wright in The Capture (1950)

Allison Hayes and Don Megowan in A Lust to Kill (1958)

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