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The Town That Dreaded Sundown

The Town That Dreaded Sundown

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Town That Dreaded Sundown
  • Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Crime
  • Release Date: 1976-12-24
  • Runtime: 86 minutes
  • Rating: 5.796/10 (203 votes)
  • Budget: $400,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: American International Pictures, Charles B. Pierce Film Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.4926
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

as Captain J.D. Morales

Andrew Prine

Andrew Prine

as Deputy Norman Ramsey

Dawn Wells

Dawn Wells

as Helen Reed

Jimmy Clem

Jimmy Clem

as Sgt. Mal Griffin

Jim Citty

Jim Citty

as Police Chief R.J. Sullivan

Charles B. Pierce

Charles B. Pierce

as Patrolman A.C. Benson

Robert Aquino

Robert Aquino

as Sheriff Otis Barker

Cindy Butler

Cindy Butler

as Peggy Loomis

Christine Ellsworth

Christine Ellsworth

as Linda Mae Jenkins

Earl E. Smith

Earl E. Smith

as Dr. Kress

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Trailers & Clips

THE TOWN THAT DREADED SUNDOWN (The 1976 Original Cult Classic) Trailer

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Town That Dreaded Sundown?

The Town That Dreaded Sundown is a Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1976-12-24.

Who are the main actors in The Town That Dreaded Sundown?

The main cast includes Ben Johnson, Andrew Prine, Dawn Wells, Jimmy Clem, Jim Citty, .

Where can I watch The Town That Dreaded Sundown online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Town That Dreaded Sundown is available.

Is The Town That Dreaded Sundown based on a true story?

In 1946 this man killed five people... Today he still lurks the streets of Texarkana, Arkansas.

What is the IMDb rating of The Town That Dreaded Sundown?

The Town That Dreaded Sundown has an IMDb rating of 5.796/10 based on 203 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Town That Dreaded Sundown?

The movie had a production budget of $400,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Town That Dreaded Sundown?

The soundtrack was composed by American International Pictures, Charles B. Pierce Film Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Town That Dreaded Sundown filmed?

The Town That Dreaded Sundown was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Town That Dreaded Sundown?

The total runtime of The Town That Dreaded Sundown is 86 minutes.

Is The Town That Dreaded Sundown suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Town That Dreaded Sundown?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Town That Dreaded Sundown.

Does The Town That Dreaded Sundown have a post-credit scene?

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