What if an annual movie screening in your town was based on real-life, terrifying events? In this episode of Criminal Adaptations, we offer a deep dive into Charles B. Pierce’s controversial 1976 film, The Town That Dreaded Sundown, exploring its shocking connection to the true story of the Phantom Killer responsible for the Texarkana Moonlight Murders. Join us as we recount the chilling events beginning in February 1946, analyzing how the film's portrayal of these horrific crimes left a lasting impact on both the horror genre and the community of Texarkana.
Primary Source:
Presley, James. The Phantom Killer: Unlocking the Mystery of the Texarkana Serial Murders: The Story of a Town in Terror. Pegasus Books, LLC, 2014.
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09/23/24 • 92 min
Criminal Adaptations - The Town That Dreaded Sundown
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Welcome to Criminal Adaptations , the show where we take a look at some of your favorite movies and the true crime stories that inspired them . I'm Ashley . I'm a clinical psychologist and forensic evaluator in the state of Oregon .
RemiAnd I'm Remy . I spent over a decade working in the film and television industry in Los Angeles , California . <
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