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Richard C @RMCreager Dec 19 I was quite uncomfortable watching this film which is a good thing. We should never be ‘comfortable’ with anything pertaining to racism. So I can only imagine how difficult it was to make and show (let alone watch) this film in 1962. Kudos to Roger Corman for having the courage to do so. I think it was great that he didn’t film in color because it reinforces the period in history when this story takes place. Had it been in color, it might have disappeared by coming off now as anachronistic. A true gem. See more Thomas L Jan 18 Excellent movie at a time when many people were unaware of the prejudice in some parts of the country. I'd say it was ahead of its time. My hat is off to all of the individuals who played parts in it. I think it may have taken courage to take those parts and to produce it in 1962. A feather in William Shatner's catalogue of parts he has played. He makes it very easy to either hate or feel extremely sorry for someone so filled with angst towards his fellow man! A film all of us should see to make sure this never comes about again! I think it deserves a 4k release as well! See more 03/14/2019 8.2/10. 3-13-2019 See more 01/14/2018 Before, I thought that Roger Corman was just a prolific B-movie maker, but after diving deeper into his work, I came across some cool movies. And this one is the best of his non horror films. It's a very daring, thought-out and thought provoking movie, but yet, nobody knows about it, it's just a forgotten film. But I think that it's a very balls to the wall film that deserves to be seen and praised. And William Shatter is amazing in it. Recommended!! See more 08/30/2017 An outsider comes in and ignites the racism into full flame in an already racist town. The film is good in many ways. William Shatner as a charming and charismatic outsider, who feeds on the fears of the common folk with lies and deceit. Surprisingly topical message, unfortunately. The only thing the movie got wrong was [spoilers!] that in reality, even after you expose the kingpin's lies, some people don't abandon them but continue supporting them no matter what and take no responsibility of their own actions and just keep on blaming the others for their own mistakes and wrongdoings. So, unfortunately, the movies still beat reality. :( See more 11/05/2016 A stranger arrives in a small American town to stir up racial tension. It's a must-see. See more Read all reviews

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