The Town That Dreaded Sundown
"In 1946 this man killed five people... Today he still lurks the streets of Texarkana, Arkansas."
Originally released in 1976. The Town That Dreaded Sundown is a horror/mystery film. directed by Charles B. Pierce. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ben Johnson, Andrew Prine, and Dawn Wells
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (216 votes)
Budget
$400K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ben Johnson
as Captain J.D. Morales
Andrew Prine
as Deputy Norman Ramsey
Dawn Wells
as Helen Reed
Jimmy Clem
as Sgt. Mal Griffin
Jim Citty
as Police Chief R.J. Sullivan
Charles B. Pierce
as Patrolman A.C. Benson
Robert Aquino
as Sheriff Otis Barker
Cindy Butler
as Peggy Loomis
Christine Ellsworth
as Linda Mae Jenkins
Earl E. Smith
as Dr. Kress
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $400,000
Production Companies
- American International Pictures
- Charles B. Pierce Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Town That Dreaded Sundown about?
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.
Who directed The Town That Dreaded Sundown?
The Town That Dreaded Sundown was directed by Charles B. Pierce.
How long is The Town That Dreaded Sundown?
The Town That Dreaded Sundown has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Town That Dreaded Sundown released?
The Town That Dreaded Sundown was released on December 24, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Town That Dreaded Sundown?
The main cast of The Town That Dreaded Sundown includes Ben Johnson, Andrew Prine, Dawn Wells, Jimmy Clem, Jim Citty.
Is The Town That Dreaded Sundown worth watching?
The Town That Dreaded Sundown has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 216 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.