Entertaining horror/thriller, loosely based on the 1946 Texarkana 'Moonlight Murders', crimes attributed to an unidentified serial killer known as the Phantom. Great lead performances from Ben Johnson as the Texas Ranger leading the hunt, and Andrew Prine as the local deputy assisting. And nice to see the lovely Dawn Wells as one of the victims. There are some great attacks/kills, and some very atmospheric photography, complete with Texas Chainsaw-type grittiness. Unfortunately, it's marred by occasional lame - and very out of place - attempts at comedy; I really have no idea what director Charles B Pierce was thinking. 7/10 (without the 'humour' it would be an 8/10, easy).
Review of The Town That Dreaded Sundown
