Guess I won't be going to the Arizona-Mexico border anytime soon. In Hitch's world, it's populated by car strippers, corrupt cops, and a nightmare Mexican town where the sun never shines. No wonder pretty blonde teen Loren is freaking out, as she tries to get back to her parents in Arizona after mistakenly taking a wrong car to Mexico. But everything she tries seems to backfire, while she's being chased by every low-life along the border because she's witnessed a murder. Poor Loren, she's a real damsel in distress, but where will her white knight come from.
There's good suspense in the premise, even though it and many story developments are not very plausible. But that's okay since we're wrapped up in vulnerable Loren's predicament. I expect actor Wilding did a rather minor role (Loren's dad) as a favor to fellow Englishman Hitchcock. It's also good to see that fine actress Anna Lee picking up a payday, along with the sinister James Anderson whose diner is not exactly a Denny's. All in all, it's a suspenseful hour, helped along by Crawford's compelling turn (catch the palpable feeling she projects as she parts with Pete, {Boone}). Just don't give plot developments too much thought.