Ox-Bow Incident(1943) Is A Gothic Western
Dear Folks,
This writer always thinks of Ox-Bow Incident(1943) as being a gothic western.
It is not at all a traditional western:
1)This is a very dark and atmospheric film.
2)Town appears largely abandoned.
3)It's own small population is willing to hang someone at the drop of a hat.
4)It's grim score
5)When the vigilantes go after the "killers",the film switches to nighttime for a large portion of the film.
To Better Days,
BRAD