Movie

The Town That Dreaded Sundown

“In 1946 this man killed five people... Today he still lurks the streets of Texarkana, Arkansas.”

★ 5.8(222)19761h 26m

The Town That Dreaded Sundown is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Charles B. Pierce
Release date: 1976-12-24
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Budget: $400,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: American International Pictures
Part of: The Town That Dreaded Sundown Collection

The Town That Dreaded Sundown — trailer

About The Town That Dreaded Sundown

The Town That Dreaded Sundown is a 1976 movie in the Horror, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Charles B. Pierce, starring Ben Johnson, Andrew Prine and Dawn Wells. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 222 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Town That Dreaded Sundown in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Town That Dreaded Sundown in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Town That Dreaded Sundown is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Town That Dreaded Sundown on Netflix?+

The Town That Dreaded Sundown is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Town That Dreaded Sundown?+

The Town That Dreaded Sundown has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

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 did The Town That Dreaded Sundown come out?+

The Town That Dreaded Sundown is a 1976 movie directed by Charles B. Pierce.

What genre is The Town That Dreaded Sundown?+

The Town That Dreaded Sundown is Horror, Mystery, Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed The Town That Dreaded Sundown?+

The Town That Dreaded Sundown was directed by Charles B. Pierce.