The scene is the potentially prosperous western town of Spanish Boot, built from nothing by a group of determined settlers. Before they can enjoy the fruits of their labors, the townsfolk are threatened with an imminent Apache attack. Delivering this sobering news is gambler Sam Leeds, previously kicked out of town by the “proper” citizens. At first, no one believes Leeds, but soon the Apaches prove the veracity of the gambler’s claims.
Director: Hugo Fregonese.
Stars: Stephen McNally, Coleen Gray, Willard Parker, Arthur Shields, James Griffith, Armando Silvestre, Georgia Backus, Clarence Muse, Ruthelma Stevens, Chinto Guzman, Ray Bennett, James Best.
Worth noting that this is Val Lewton’s final film and, according to people who know what they’re talking about, the most like his classic psychological horror films of all his post-RKO work.