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The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)
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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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Strong recommendationSupernatural mystery
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forinvestigation, secrets, and layered suspense
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
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Best suited for17+
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Violence & action• Tension & suspense• Scary scenes
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Viewer insight The Town That Dreaded Sundown is a 1976 film in the Horror / Mystery category from United States. Directed by Charles B. Pierce. Starring Ben Johnson and Andrew Prine. Runtime: about 86 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available.
Genre: Horror / Mystery, Released in 1976, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 86 minutes, Starring Ben Johnson and Andrew Prine.
Runtime
86 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Ben Johnson
Captain J.D. Morales
Andrew Prine
Deputy Norman Ramsey
Dawn Wells
Helen Reed
Jimmy Clem
Sgt. Mal Griffin
Jim Citty
Police Chief R.J. Sullivan
Charles B. Pierce
Patrolman A.C. Benson
Robert Aquino
Sheriff Otis Barker
Cindy Butler
Peggy Loomis
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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
Director: Charles B. Pierce
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1What is movie The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)?
It is a movie released in 1976 within the Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Crime category.
2What is the story of The Town That Dreaded Sundown?
The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) is a movie in the Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Crime category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch The Town That Dreaded Sundown online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as OSN+.
4What is the rating of The Town That Dreaded Sundown?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 5.8/10 based on 223 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Town That Dreaded Sundown?
Its runtime is about 86 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Town That Dreaded Sundown best suited for?
A suspense-focused watch built around questions, hidden motives, and steady tension rather than simple straight-line action.
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