The Town that Dreaded Sundown

A copycat killer is on the loose in Texarkana

It has been 67 years since The Texarkana Moonlight Murders of 1946 and a new phantom killer surfaces with copycat attacks, usually occurring during lovers lane scenarios.

The Town that Dreaded Sundown (2014) is not a remake of the 1976 B-flick, but rather a meta-sequel. Its best to see the original first (if youre not already acquainted with it) since there are so many references. This is a worthwhile companion-piece.

To be expected, the filmmaking is all-around better, particularly the excellent color & cinematography, as well as the gore factor; unfortunately, the editing is sometimes too manic, like in the cornfield sequence. Theres also a bit too much sleaze for my taste, inc...

After viewing "The Town That Dreaded Sundown," I had high hopes for a thrilling horror movie that would keep me on the edge of my seat. However, the film turned out to be a letdown, with a twist at the end being the only moment of intrigue. The rest of the movie felt drawn-out, absurd, and uninteresting.

As the plot unfolded, it became increasingly clear that the film was leading to nowhere, and the gradual decline in quality left me feeling disengaged until the final twist involving the murderer. Despite some horror elements being teased throughout, they failed to deliver any significant impact, leaving the viewer with a sense of unfulfilled expectations. Additionally, the film relied heavily on sexual themes that felt unnecessary and o...