Southern Gothic: The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)
In 1946, a masked "Phantom Killer" murdered five people in Texarkana. The mystery, randomness, and lack of resolution turned the case into enduring folklore—and it later inspired The Town That Dreaded Sundown.
In this episode, I'm discussing my recent visit to Texarkana for the 50th anniversary screening of the proto-slasher The Town That Dreaded Sundown by Arkansas filmmaker Charles B. Pierce.
I'm also chatting about the local controversy, the 2014 version, and the legacy that has endured in Texarkana since 1946.
