Added to Prime Video on Sunday, Oct 1, 2023 Set in the town of Texarkana, the film revisits the horrifying events of a serial killer known as the “Phantom Killer” from 1946. The town has since turned the events into a yearly screening of a movie based on the murders. However, when the killings start happening again in the same manner, panic ensues. The new murders seem to be inspired by the original crimes, forcing the town to confront its traumatic past while hunting down the new killer.
Length: 1 Hr 26 Min
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Trailer
Cast
- Addison Timlin as Jami
- Travis Tope as Nick
- Spencer Treat Clark as Corey
- Veronica Cartwright as Lillian
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R for violence, some sexuality/nudity and brief language.
Violent scenes and graphic content might be disturbing to some viewers. Not suitable for younger audiences.
Trivia
- The movie is a meta-sequel to the 1976 film of the same name.
- The “Phantom Killer” was a real-life serial killer who was never caught or identified.
- Director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon’s feature film debut.
Our Review
While “The Town that Dreaded Sundown” could be seen as just another entry into the slasher genre, its meta approach and its connection to true events give it an edge. The atmospheric tension is palpable, and the fear of the unknown resonates deeply. Some narrative choices might leave viewers wanting more, but as a whole, it serves as a haunting revisit to a town’s eerie past.
