The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) - In 1946 this man killed five people... Today he still lurks the streets of Texarkana, Arkansas.

The Town That Dreaded Sundown

In 1946 this man killed five people... Today he still lurks the streets of Texarkana, Arkansas.
( Crime / Horror / Mystery / Thriller )

US Runtime: 86 min

Country of Origin: United States of America

Premiere Date:
Dec 24, 1976 [USA]

Director:	Charles B. Pierce

Writer:	Earl E. Smith [Screenplay]

Producers:	Samuel Z. Arkoff [Executive Producer] Thomas W. Moore [Associate Producer] Charles B. Pierce [Producer]

Cinematography:	James W. Roberson

Edited by:	Tom Boutross

Music Composed by	Jaime Mendoza-Nava

Production Companys:	American International Pictures (US) Charles B. Pierce Film Productions (US)

Plot Summary:

The story of a berserk, hooded killer who terrorized the border town of Texarkana, Arkansas in 1946--leaving no fewer than five murder victims in his wake. He was never caught. Based on one of America's most baffling murder cases.

Cast: (First 20, for the rest click 'Show All Cast & Crew' below.)

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 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 Capt. Gus Wells Bud Davis The Phantom Killer Vern Stierman Narrator (voice) Mike Downs

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Filming Locations: (Now With Clickable Links To Location On Google Maps)

Garland City, Arkansas, USA

Scott, Arkansas, USA

Texarkana, Arkansas, USA

Tech Info:

Budget:: $400,000
Revenue:: $0
Color Info:: Color (Technicolor)
Laboratory:: Movielab, USA

Aspect Ratio:: 2.35 : 1
Cinematographic Process:: Panavision
Film Negative Format:: 35 mm
Printed Film Format:: 35 mm

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