The Town That Dreaded Sundown
“In 1946 this man killed five people... Today he still lurks the streets of Texarkana, Arkansas.”
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.
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The Town that Dreaded Sundown (1976) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-12
Top Cast
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Ben Johnson
JD Morales
Andrew Prine
Norman Ramsey
Dawn Wells
Helen Reed
Jimmy Clem
Mal Griffin
Jim Citty
RJ Sullivan
Charles B. Pierce
AC Benson
Robert Aquino
Otis Barker
Cindy Butler
Peggy Loomis
Christine Ellsworth
Linda Mae Jenkins
Earl E. Smith
Dr. Kress
Steve Lyons
Roy Allen
Joe Catalanotto
Eddie LeDoux
Roy Lee Brown
Rainbow Johnson
Mike Hackworth
Sammy Fuller
Misty West
Emma Lou Cook
Rick Hildreth
Buddy Turner
Jason Darnell
Gus Wells
Bud Davis
Phantom Killer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 21, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles B. Pierce
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl E. Smith
- Original Score
- Jaime Mendoza-Nava
- Original Title
- The Town That Dreaded Sundown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures, Charles B. Pierce Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles B. Pierce
Earl E. Smith
Jaime Mendoza-Nava
James W. Roberson
Tom Boutross
Charles B. Pierce, Samuel Z. Arkoff
Department Leadership Roster
Charles B. Pierce
Director
Jaime Mendoza-Nava
Original Music Composer
James W. Roberson
Director of Photography
Tom Boutross
Editor
Charles B. Pierce
Producer
Bud Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Earl E. Smith
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Town That Dreaded Sundown
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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.
Who stars in The Town That Dreaded Sundown?
The principal cast of The Town That Dreaded Sundown includes Ben Johnson, Andrew Prine, Dawn Wells, Jimmy Clem, Jim Citty.
When was The Town That Dreaded Sundown released and how long is it?
The Town That Dreaded Sundown was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Town That Dreaded Sundown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Town That Dreaded Sundown was composed by Jaime Mendoza-Nava.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Town That Dreaded Sundown?
The Town That Dreaded Sundown holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).