"Road House": "Shane" With Roundhouse Kicks?

Alright folks, moviebuff_marc here, back again to wax nostalgic. Just rewatched Road House (1989) last night, and something struck me... Isn't this just a modern, gloriously over-the-top version of Shane (1953)? Think about it: Dalton rides into a troubled town (or, well, drives his sweet Benz), a mysterious stranger with a hidden past and a very particular set of skills. He's hired to bring order to chaos and ends up falling for the local doc. And the bad guy? Ben Gazzara in Road House is basically the ruthless cattle baron, just swap out cows for a protection racket. Now, I know, I know, Shane's got the sweeping vistas and the moral weight, but Road House has Patrick Swayze ripping out throats (literally, sometimes!). The core is the same: a lone wolf trying to protect the innocent from a corrupt force. Even the whole "I thought I was gonna have to get rough" line is kinda reminiscent of Shane's quiet resolve. And let's be honest, both movies have their share of cheeseball moments. Plus, both Dalton and Shane are these stoic, arguably too good guys, which makes you wonder what they're really running from, yaknow? Maybe I'm reaching, but the parallels were hitting me hard last night, especially during the scene where Dalton's meditating. It felt like a weird, zen-infused Western showdown waiting to happen. And that final fight? Pure, unadulterated catharsis, just like seeing Shane finally stand up to the Rykers. Maybe that's why I (and seemingly everyone else from my generation) loves Road House so much. It's a classic story, just told with mullets, monster trucks, and some seriously impressive martial arts. You can't tell me ripping a guy's throat out isn't a modern take on the old west. Am I crazy, or does anyone else see it? Discuss!