In 1946 this man killed five people... Today he still lurks the streets of Texarkana, Ark.
Slasher Summer continues with regular guest Amanda Waltz from Pittsburgh City Paper as we jump back into the '70s with 1976's The Town That Dreaded Sundown.
In the aftermath of World War II, a quiet town is terrorized by a faceless killer targeting young lovers, plunging the community into paranoia and fear.
Also this week: Lance's Billboard story, the new reality show "Mandy's Manor", Mystery Science Theater, and The legend of "The Sackler"
All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!
"Texarkana looked normal during the daylight hours. But everyone dreaded sundown.."
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The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)
Directed by Charles B. Pierce
Written by Earl E. Smith
Starring Ben Johnson, Andrew Prine, Dawn Wells, and Charles B. Pierce
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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter
39:23 - "The Shpiel"
47:28 - Film Breakdown
01:55:30 - The Brain Bucket & Outro
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