The Town That Dreaded Sundown
1976, English. Directed by Charles B. Pierce.
In 1946 this man killed five people... Today he still lurks the streets of Texarkana, Arkansas.
When two young lovers are savagely beaten and tortured on a back country road in Texarkana, local police are baffled and must find "the Phantom Killer" before he can kill again.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Charles B. PierceDirector
- Ben JohnsonJD Morales
- Andrew PrineNorman Ramsey
- Dawn WellsHelen Reed
- Jimmy ClemMal Griffin
- Jim CittyRJ Sullivan
- Charles B. PierceAC Benson
- Robert AquinoOtis Barker
- Cindy ButlerPeggy Loomis
- Christine EllsworthLinda Mae Jenkins
- Earl E. SmithDr. Kress
- Steve LyonsRoy Allen
- Joe CatalanottoEddie LeDoux
Details
- Released
- 24 December 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Earl E. Smith
- Budget
- $400K
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What The Town That Dreaded Sundown is based on
The Town That Dreaded Sundown is based on a true story.
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The Town That Dreaded Sundown: quick answers
What comes after The Town That Dreaded Sundown?
Next in the series: The Town that Dreaded Sundown (2014).
Is The Town That Dreaded Sundown worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 235 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Town That Dreaded Sundown?
The Town That Dreaded Sundown runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Town That Dreaded Sundown have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Town That Dreaded Sundown. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Town That Dreaded Sundown parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Town That Dreaded Sundown is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Town That Dreaded Sundown on?
The Town That Dreaded Sundown is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Town That Dreaded Sundown?
If you liked The Town That Dreaded Sundown, try Like Minds, Cult Killer, Night of the Hunted.
Who directed The Town That Dreaded Sundown?
The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) was directed by Charles B. Pierce and stars Ben Johnson, Andrew Prine, Dawn Wells.
What is The Town That Dreaded Sundown based on?
The Town That Dreaded Sundown is based on a true story.