The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1976, The Town That Dreaded Sundown is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Charles B. Pierce, running about 86 minutes. “In 1946 this man killed five people... Today he still lurks the streets of Texarkana, Ark.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Texas Ranger hunts for a hooded serial killer terrorizing the residents of a small town, set in 1946 Arkansas. Loosely based on a true story.
Who’s in it. The Town That Dreaded Sundown stars Ben Johnson as Captain J.D. Morales, Andrew Prine as Deputy Norman Ramsey, Dawn Wells as Helen Reed and Jimmy Clem as Sgt. Mal Griffin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Town That Dreaded Sundown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Town That Dreaded Sundown page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Town That Dreaded Sundown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)?
- In US, The Town That Dreaded Sundown is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Town That Dreaded Sundown worth watching?
- The Town That Dreaded Sundown holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Town That Dreaded Sundown?
- The Town That Dreaded Sundown stars Ben Johnson, Andrew Prine, Dawn Wells, Jimmy Clem and Jim Citty.
- When was The Town That Dreaded Sundown released?
- The Town That Dreaded Sundown was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.