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In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most haunting true-crime inspired horror films ever made — The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976). Based on the real-life “Phantom Killer” murders that terrified Texarkana in 1946, the film blurred the line between fact and fear. But did it go too far?
Join us as we explore the chilling true story behind the movie, the controversy that followed its release, and the debate that still lingers today: when does true crime on screen become exploitation? We’ll uncover how The Town That Dreaded Sundown turned genuine tragedy into folklore, and ask whether turning real horror into entertainment helps us understand the past — or risks sensationalising it.
If you love deep-dive horror discussions, true crime analysis, and ethical debates about the genre, this ...