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The original short story was released in 1955 titled, Noon Tomorrow by Phillip Morgan. This adaptation by Paul Langan 2024. The adaption sets the story in Bergeytown, Ontario, (later Hespeler, now Cambridge) When the cold-blooded Irish Jack rides into Bergeytown, the air thickens with dread. Jim Forbes, a lawman of unwavering principle, finds himself in a deadly game of patience and nerves against the notorious gunman. Jack’s presence is no coincidence; it is a calculated provocation rooted in a dark past grudge. As the townspeople flee and the shadows lengthen toward a sundown deadline, Jim must navigate a minefield of intimidation. The tension culminates in a high-stakes showdown where the lawman’s steady hand is tested against a killer’s blind rage. This gripping tale of a small town under siege explores the thin line between justice and vengeance, offering a pulse-pounding look at a frontier confrontation where speed isn't the only thing that kills. Comparable works include High Noon