Mystery Ranch is hailed by some as the perfect blend of Gothic horror elements and B-western. While I wouldn't call it perfect, it was unique and a very entertaining movie.
Excellent character actor Charles Middleton portrays a classical piano playing madman and land baron, who in order to expand his empire, uses his deranged Apache servants to kill. He also holds the daughter of his late partner prisoner in his foreboding ranch house with hopes of making her his bride, while our (bland) hero George O'Brien schemes to free her and bring Middleton to justice.
The performance by Middleton, along with Joseph August's excellent cinematography with his really effective use of light and shadow, help to give this a great Gothic atmosphere.
This has a great end scene too!
Excellent character actor Charles Middleton portrays a classical piano playing madman and land baron, who in order to expand his empire, uses his deranged Apache servants to kill. He also holds the daughter of his late partner prisoner in his foreboding ranch house with hopes of making her his bride, while our (bland) hero George O'Brien schemes to free her and bring Middleton to justice.
The performance by Middleton, along with Joseph August's excellent cinematography with his really effective use of light and shadow, help to give this a great Gothic atmosphere.
This has a great end scene too!