The Forgotten Legacy of THE TOWN THAT DREADED SUNDOWN

[@RyanHollinger]

*Yeo, keep sending them requests!* (btw, I know there's a meta-sequel of the film, I omitted it to focus on the original) Also, YES... you can get your hands on a " *However, Hoaever, Hoyever* " t-shirt: teespring.com/stores/horrorhollinger

[@13JackDiamond]

I hated that sequel. It was so... meh.

[@ryanvanonselen716]

Goodday fellow ryan

[@axelcordova8262]

Pink Floyd's The Wall or Night in the Woods Edit: I feel like a broken record by now

[@Dude_Abides]

Still gonna request Killer Klowns from Outer Space and The Cell

[@Charlie-Atkin]

The Monster (2016)

[@MKLettis]

Ryan: So I am confusion. [points at USA map] Why is this one KANSAS but this one not Ar-KANSAS!? [furiously taps on map] AMERICA, EXPLAIN!! WHAT DO YOU MEAN ARKAN-SAW!?

[@kozmikoblivion]

+1000

[@dracocellestan6874]

Well, you see... there were many different tribes of native Americans that lived all over America, and they spoke different languages. For some reason Kansas and Arkansas got spelled similarly, but the pronunciation came from different languages...

[@tjbarke6086]

@@dracocellestan6874 Also different European colonizers in different parts of the country that also had different languages, complicating matters further.

[@greywalker505]

As an American, I myself never understood this either.

[@delaneystorm]

We got no use for "sense" here in America. Tis tradition.

[@boros5556]

_"The Toyun That Dreaded Sundoyn"_

[@dannylopez408]

Are-Kansas

[@Hanatatami]

How-iehvah

[@CT-ho6si]

@@Hanatatami "hoyaver"

[@avag1334]

AHAHAHAGA

[@kunyoruyo]

what accent even is this? I've never heard something like this b4

[@tommyhairball6911]

I grew up in Texarkana, and I was kind of hoping you might mention our hokey, questionable tradition of showing this movie every Halloween on a big projector in a park where some of the victims were killed. We have a strange love of this one.

[@TH3F4LC0Nx]

I'm from Arkansas too and I always wanted to go to Texarkana on Halloween so I could watch this movie cuz I can't find anywhere else to watch it. I might just do that this year.

[@Largentina.]

@@TH3F4LC0Nx It's on Amazon Prime right now and has been for almost two years.

[@TH3F4LC0Nx]

@@Largentina. Thnx! May just consider getting Prime now!

[@Largentina.]

@@TH3F4LC0Nx If you've never had Prime before I think they offer new subscribers a week or month trial for free.

[@Largentina.]

@@TH3F4LC0Nx Also, out of all the streaming services Amazon Prime has the best selection of horror and cult classics. Hulu, Netflix, and HBO don't even come close when it comes to genre films.

[@Schmidt02603]

My grandma actually knew Betty Jo Booker, the girl with the saxophone who died irl. She was in a grade above hers and moved from Arkansas before the murders happened.

[@commandercat10]

Oh I’m sorry for her lost

[@sleepfailure3914]

Is it really irl if she dead

[@AceAttorny]

@@sleepfailure3914 uhh yes death is a thing in real life

[@TheRisky9]

She didn't actually die that way either.

[@harmonimom]

My great aunt knew her too! They were in band together. I’m sorry if I seemed weirdly excited about that.

[@brandonmorel2658]

The mask of The Phantom is very cool, when he is hyperventilating the cloth moves accordingly. I think it represents his human side, like there IS someone behind the mask, a person like you or me that is capable of evil and knows only abomination.

[@razkable]

It's cooler than Jason in part 2 with the sack or meyers

[@SirSmilingPhantom]

His pronunciation of Arkansas is literally that vine.

[@RohanKumar-zh7po]

Lmao😂😂😂

[@mr.mischiefiknowyourpasswo8224]

America EGGSPLAIN!

[@bittervagrant]

I’ll never give people a hard time about pronouncing Arkansas. Like, why’d they name it like that?

[@Da12thKind]

It took me until half way into the video to notice how he was saying Arkansas, but when I finally did... it hit me like a ton of bricks

[@uriahfindley6231]

@@mr.mischiefiknowyourpasswo8224 it's pronounced more like "Ark-n-saw"

[@jwnj9716]

Even though Jason looks more iconic with a hockey mask, it was cool to him see as the Phantom Killer. It kinda makes him even more creepy.

[@masterzoroark6664]

It's basically what usually someone would do if he was aboug to go on crime spree. Nothing distinct, just some bullshit you found in your drawer. If you wear something distinct you will be shot/cought on sight.

[@brandonpage7087]

Lol, well, it's pretty well known that the makers if Friday the 13th part 2, ripped off the potato sack look, from this film, lol. They used that sack, cause the only description given of the real life killer, described a hooded man.

[@FortyHurts]

"A reckless, disorganized psychopath..." *grabs trombone and suppressed revolver*

[@patrickjohnson1649]

Masked Killer stabs a Woman with a Knife Taped to a Trombone. “Based on a True Events.”

[@RyanHollinger]

Far crazier things have happened in real life...

[@bethkrager6529]

There's a documentary on KZbin that talked about the actual murders and then compares its representation in the firm.

[@Chaotic_H3LL]

@@bethkrager6529 whats it called? Can you link it?

[@themoroseghost]

@@Chaotic_H3LL Killer Legends

[@Xehanort10]

I guess the Phantom liked to toot his own horn.

[@christopherbridges6636]

His way of saying Arkansas had me cracking up lol.

[@RyanHollinger]

Funny, I’ve heard it pronounced both ways so fuck it, I’m taking it

[@Galloc]

AMERICA! EXPLAIN!!

[@totallyradwithjosie3225]

Galloc 🤷‍♂️

[@shettywap]

Being from Arkansas......it's Ar-kin-sah, -saw for southern posterity. Lol that other pronunciation is a bit too posh for this country ass state.

[@cannibalisticrequiem]

@@RyanHollinger Oh I didn't even know that you were saying Arkansas (the state)! I thought you were saying Ar-Kansas, like an amalgamation of Arkansas and Kansas, like how some people refer to towns that border Texas and Arkansas as being in the Texarkana area. Or how places on the border of California and Mexico referred to as "Calexico", or even "Texmex" (Texas and Mexico) before it turned into a type of food).

[@alysiamerdavid-wasser9165]

This film seems deeply disturbing. "The inadequacies of criminal profiling" made me immediately think of BTK.. I'm a lifelong Kansan who went to WSU, so the idea that a serial killer could be "walking behind you" gave me chills. (BTW: I can't believe we get "Hoawever" tees now!😊)

[@debstherottie472]

literally less than 10 minutes from where I live: www.marieclaire.com/culture/a33249135/jeremy-jones-unsolved-mysteries/ " Patrice was a mother and hairdresser from Cumming, Georgia, who vanished from her hair salon within a 13-minute window on April 15, 2004." lesson: never, ever go to location 2 because it usually means death. fight where you are, if you can. JMO.

[@alysiamerdavid-wasser9165]

@@debstherottie472 Absolutely. If I had some basic self-defense like this, I wouldn't have PTSD now. I wasn't attacked by BTK, but I was stalked & burglarized (by someone caught in his DNA dragnet) in my 1st apartment while attending college at WSU. I have since bought a book called "The Gift of Fear" by security expert Gavin deBecker that dispenses this advice as well. However, the most sage advice he offers is to *listen to your gut and avoid the attack* if you can. He writes about many women who said that they felt something was off BUT they didn't want to be rude, etc.. In my case, I knew my apartment looked wrong, I Left, *BUT* I was "tired of living in fear". I got 6 ft into my apt and saw the guy's shadow on my kitchen wall. I backed out, relocked the door(?) and called 911. He had broken my glass window with his fist, unlocked the deadbolt, bled all over my kitchen floor, wiped his blood all over my dresser & bed, took my photos, and left when I was coming home. I moved out after they finished dusting for prints. I got lucky. I hope everyone, not just women, use this advice, and yours, to stay safe!✌

[@jongon0848]

My blind ass read "I'm a lifelong Klansman" at first😂😂😂

[@thatslavicdude]

@@jongon0848 lmfao

[@gabbagoo97]

me unable to watch anything scarier than coraline: me whenever ryan posts a video: *click* 👁👄👁

[@carolineballeza5090]

Spiders weren't scary until you watch a metal spider like hand try to drag you back

[@ChicaneryBear]

Coraline is scarier than the majority of adult horror films tbh

[@carolineballeza5090]

@@ChicaneryBear I can see that. For me it was Courage the Cowardly Dog. I have a love hate relationship with that show.

[@wyattisrite5153]

Coraline was spooky as af

[@carolineballeza5090]

@@wyattisrite5153 the soundtrack is nice to listen to

[@ariellakahan-harth8831]

I'm going to have to check this film out now. It makes me think of something I've been thinking about lately -- the Manson Family's impact on horror. You get so many movies after the Tate murders about people being attacked in their own homes and a pivot in horror to the depiction of regular (or somewhat regular) people as evil, rather than simply supernatural forces or monsters. I really think there's a connection there.

[@carolineballeza5090]

It's worth a watch.

[@lionmountain804]

Go check out my Playlist called "The Town That Dreaded Sundown" lionmountain Playlist

[@lionmountain804]

If you are interested

[@BaBaBaBenny]

The Phanton Killer wore a mask during several killing sprees, you can wear one to the grocery store for an hour.

[@deathofastrawberry8669]

This is by far the best comment /\

[@MrMetalforever5]

Still one of the best horror posters of all time. I know it’s just a poster, but that artwork is amazing.

[@BoggyCreek]

Did you know the poster art was done by the legendary Ralph McQuarrie, of Star Wars' fame? It was McQuarrie who suggested the SCUBA apparatus for another hooded villain, Darth Vader. He also created the iconic poster for 'The Legend of Boggy Creek'.

[@insomnion3892]

yeah that quote of the "This man killed 5 people in 1946, today he still lurks in the streets of texarkana, ark" is just disturbing

[@bryantgrace9996]

The footage for Last House on the Left still had the The Hills Have Eyes cite

[@RyanHollinger]

Crap... I always miss something

[@ash12181987]

I thought I was going nuts for a moment, when I saw that label over Last House on the Left lol

[@leonardorlikowski8844]

I was about to say the same thing. Good thing I checked the comments first

[@noncreativearts5360]

“Last Hill On The Left”

[@Josh.Mills.7]

"The Hills Have Eyes on the Left" - A horror film about a progressive family breaking down in rural West Texas and being accosted by unemployed oil workers.

[@InnyV]

If I'm not mistaken, the movie The Town that Dreaded Sundown is mentioned in one scene in Scream. I think Dewey and Sidney are talking about the curfew and he compares the situation to that movie. (I could be wrong though.)

[@TH3F4LC0Nx]

I think you're right. I think it's one of the films used to explain "the rules of horror movies".

[@lilyisacat29]

Yep! And it’s one of the many movies that Kirby lists in response to the remake question when trying save Charlie.

[@bencousins7311]

i think Sindey says this place looks like the town that dreaded sundown

[@The_Republic_of_Ireland]

This film is an underrated gem

[@cupofcait]

13:29 holy crap that CAMERAMAN cracked me up

[@Inabin]

When I was first getting into horror as a teen, this was one of the first movies my father said I should watch. Thanks so much for covering it, it really deserves more recognition.

[@leafia133]

I haven’t seen this but him breathing in the mask is so uncomfortable to watch since I’m so used to masked killers to be more monster than human

[@zackarysullivan9019]

It’s crazy that there really was a masked killer going around killing people in real life

[@razkable]

@@zackarysullivan9019 and he made mistakes letting people live yet never got caught despite people fighting back and almost killing him.....that's what makes him scary...he's beatable and real but the case never got solved in real life despite his mistakes and clues...he would be caught post 80's due to DNA tests

[@amazingkris]

I think it's a shame that the cloud of terror looming over a community trope isn't used more often. Summer of Sam and Zodiac used it to great effect. Jaws had this to a similar extent.

[@zyppy3742]

This film is literally one of my favorites and i thinks it is very very underrated!

[@carolineballeza5090]

Growing up, I didn't care to watch slasher movies because of how close to reality they reflected. I think this was one of the first where I actively paid attention when it aired on tv. Monster movies is usually my preference when it comes to horror for me.

[@zyppy3742]

Caroline Balleza personally I am a huge fan of the slasher sub genre, it may even be my favorite horror sub genre. But I can understand what you mean and monster movies are also great.

[@lionmountain804]

@@zyppy3742 go watch my Playlist called "The Town That Dreaded Sundown lionmountain Playlist" if you are interested

[@libertyprime7314]

One of the dopest titles in horror, sad that the film isn’t all that great haha

[@Tramseskumbanan]

It’s way better than most modern productions that are no more than crap.

[@fuzzydunlop7928]

@@Tramseskumbanan "Better than crap" Strange and unfortunate argument to make in favor of something.

[@Tramseskumbanan]

@@fuzzydunlop7928 I wrote “WAY better”.

[@nope5657]

It's a classic you heathen.

[@razkable]

I wish it was called town dreads sundown...that sounds better

[@FTZPLTC]

Me: "Ooh, Ryan's reviewing a movie I've never seen, better not spoil it for myself." *90 minutes later* Also me: "...what? Trombone what? Fucking what, trombone?!"

[@FTZPLTC]

The amazing thing is that the remake not only retains that scene, but makes it the least awful thing in the movie.

[@HellNation]

This film is like the missing link between Explotation films and the future Slasher genre. Arguably underrated compared to Halloween and The Slayer. Great work here, i almost forget about this film, thank you Mr. Hollinger.

[@benderbendingrodriguez420]

Absolutely love this film despite it's slow parts and think it's so underrated. The killers look is fantastic! Keep exposing people to great horror movies Ryan!

[@timmythetimebomb4354]

Someones probably already said it but you wrote the town that dreaded suntown in the intro

[@daniellevaughn4598]

"Are-Can-Zis". Love you Ryan 😄

[@peterk4904]

just as i sit down to lunch in my break from work, you have a new vid. Thx for making my day, keep up the great content.

[@Hi_Just_Fred]

2:07 I was confused for a second reading that but realized it was just a typo. 😅 Thanks a ton for pumping out consistent quality content, it's a genuine treat hearing you talk about all of these horror films!

[@nahthanksno8299]

I'm so glad to see this comment, I just noticed the typo myself and was weighing whether to mention it, because no one else seemingly had and I thought I was going crazy

[@elliotschnabel8364]

Can you do another video on Goosebumps? I really enjoyed your analysis on The Haunted Mask, and I would really like to see another one. I would recommend either The Ghost Next Door or Calling All Creeps.

[@badbabybear1]

Glad to see this video. I first heard about this film from my mom. This is such an underrated and overlooked film that lowkey influenced the horror genre. The remake/sequel is a decent film as well.

[@arcadia7459]

Favourite time of the week, another Horror Daddy video for all us simps

[@theofficialvernetheturtley338]

I now have to bleach my eyes.

[@JoeyJ0J0]

You should review Under The Skin, one of my favorite Sci-Fi horror movies, basically an art house version of the species movies

[@serenityriver2701]

Ryan: Real life isn’t as exciting. Me: Have you seen tiger king?

[@heroeshorrorscats1888]

Dani E. Exciting wouldn’t be the right word... fucked up would be better.

[@serenityriver2701]

HEROES, HORRORS & CATS this is true

[@serenityriver2701]

Alexander Supertramp I know it’s dramatized too but even still the reality of it if fucking bonkers.

[@TheManiac666]

For me, this is one of the most under appreciated horror movies of the 1970s. Thanks for covering it.

[@cupcakehips9236]

I simply just love your videos.. have watched many of them over 10-15 times just because I like the way you talk about things 😊

[@StreetUrchin4Life]

Thank you for going over this film. As a native Texan, I adore horror movies in texas settings

[@heartpng]

Bless Ryan for his pronunciation of Arkansas. Reminds me of that "America explain!" vine

[@stephenhinojos1994]

Wow, a video about my home town of Texarkana, Texas? Nice!!!

[@StudioHannah]

I was so early this video didn't show up in search when I tried to move from my phone to my laptop. Thank goodness for the history menu!

[@ElephantFilmWerks]

The cinematography is overlooked. So many wise choices with the blocking and the sets. Glad you're covering this film.

[@StayPuftedMarsh]

Glad to see this film get some love. Like to hear what your thoughts are on Giallo films, such as those of Mario Bava or Dario Argento.

[@sicklife002_5]

I know this has nothing to do with the video but I just want to say I fucking love these videos I have loved horror movies since I could remember to the point I analyzed them almost to a mastery as Ryan and no one I know likes horror movies like I do so seeing someone love horror as much as me fills me with such joy. Sorry for the cursing that’s just how I speak but if you can’t hear cursing then you’re in the wrong place

[@gerardwfreak]

This was one of the films my Dad found when he was in the Marine Corps (during downtimes, the guys would order pizza and rent some slasher films!), the way he described it being a documentary- kind of film was really interesting and then adding the fact that this was based on true events (the way my dad described how people weren't even safe in their own homes because the killer would shoot through the windows was really creepy because we had a huge screen door xD), this is one of my favorite slashers, and while I wish it was more well known, I'm glad that it has it's cult following.. though, I wouldn't be surprised if we found out that there was a link between The Phantom and The Zodiac (I think there's a theory that it's the same person, but I could be wrong)

[@LucyLioness100]

There is indeed a theory that the killers might be the same, but many criminology experts are fairly certain that the Phantom Killer and Zodiac aren’t the same. Some think Zodiac could’ve been inspired by the Phantom murders; only speculated of course

[@gerardwfreak]

@@LucyLioness100 Ah ok, thank you!! I definitely wouldn't be surprised if Zodiac was inspired by the Phantom murders, since they feel very similar (which honestly is really creepy)

[@swavay982]

Hi Ryan, just wanted to say your videos are really interesting, and the insight you bring to these films makes horror films that more scarier. That being said you really have got me watching horror films and well films in general, differently. Putting more thought and giving a film more interest, asking why? Who? Or how brings such a genuine feel of horror when finding the answers to these questions and some times a feeling of dread to a lack of answers, truly is a marvelous experience that you brought to my movie viewing experience. Thank you.

[@cptbirtch99]

I like this channel. It lets me know there are people better suited then me to talk about cinema. 👍🏻

[@jaredwilliams4998]

As someone from Kansas who grew up along the Ar-Kansas river and had family in Ar-Kansas City. I love the way he pronounces Arkansas.

[@JoeGrizz1y]

My parents told me and made me watch this film because of my fascination of horror movie and horror movies in general. Inspired me to do a halloween costume and walk around throughout the neighborhoods 😂. It is an underated movie.

[@krowblud2185]

Honestly, this movie and Black Christmas were my absolute favorite 70s horrors. So glad to hear about it again!

[@purplehaze2358]

Even the title of the film suggests so much paranoia that the story often focuses on.

[@RomnilWater]

You know I would love to hear your take on Del Toro's work with fairy tales and Spanish mysticism in Pan's Labyrinth and The Orphanage. It really gave an interesting lens to the horror in those movie.

[@SLiMmcl]

Another good film that has the Killer as an insider is "M" from the early 30's

[@youellswinney1964]

I love this movie. Being from Arkansas, this is one of the few watchable movies to come from my home state. And I even got my screen name here (which is also my band name) from one of the main suspects in the crime this is based on. Not to be morbid, I just thought it was a weird name and decided to use it.

[@tylermatchett9144]

Me as an Arkansan when Ryan says “ar-Kansas”: It’s arkan”saw” 😂

[@Roadent1241]

... but it's written that way. It makes sense to say 'ar-Kansas'. -_-

[@tylermatchett9144]

Roadent1241 I reckon you may be right on that. That’s just how we say it here 😂

[@killerqueen6054]

Roadent1241 Blame the English

[@Roadent1241]

@@killerqueen6054 .... Blame us for what? You (American) are also English, that's a language XP

[@killerqueen6054]

@Roadent1241 Relax dude it’s called a joke, I would never question your superiority over the world

[@grimtea1715]

I always loved the part at the end when we see the swamp. It gives of such a chilling feeling

[@phantomcollector1976]

MY ALL TIME FAVORITE FILM ITS AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE

[@BoggyCreek]

Really enjoyed this, Ryan...you did a great job! Did you know the poster art was done by legendary illustrator, Ralph McQuarrie, of Star Wars' fame? (He also created the iconic 'The Legend of Boggy Creek' art.) It's McQuarrie who suggested SCUBA apparatus for another hooded villain, Darth Vader, and you'll notice the Phantom is a very heavy-breather. Bud Davis, a stuntman, played the killer, and went on to have a killer career in Hollywood, working as 'Stunt Coordinator' on Forrest Gump, and many others. In the clips you used, I saw my dad, uncle, granddad, and so many other familiar faces...did you know that's Earl Smith seated near the Phantom in the restaurant? Pierce and Smith would later write the famous Clint Eastwood line, "Go ahead, make my day.", and the 'Original Story' for 'Sudden Impact'. Would love for you to do video on 'The Legend of Boggy Creek'...it's influence on film (and even science!) is amazing, and it finally has it's FIRST OFFICIAL home release, and has been fully-restored & remastered by The George Eastman Museum and Audio Mechanics, finally replacing decades of poor quality "pan & scan" bootleg...you can SEE the monster is the authorized print! 👣P.S. My MOTHER wrote the ending for 'The Town That Dreaded Sundown'!

[@Powerful_Pete16]

I’m surprised he didn’t bring up that sequel/remake that came out a few years ago.

[@patrick2140]

My requests- Frailty, Dark Water (both versions). Love your videos mate, theyre a highlight of my week!

[@jgw1846]

This amazing underrated movie deserves more credit than it gets. It’s a bit cheesy at times but still a great movie.

[@absolutelyeveryone2425]

Thanks for talking about the trouble in my country. It was nice hearing from someone who’s content I enjoy so much. I feel like I’m going crazy here

[@scpdatabase69420]

2:00 nobody gonna point out it says “suntown” and not “sundown”? I read it twice and then the video title like wtf is a Suntown LOL

[@andrewpowell8164]

I used to live In Texarkana before college, and seeing you cover this is amazing, as few people in my class had any idea that this happened, also the buildings you see in the movie are actually still there to this day

[@redmasquerade13]

I’ve been rewatching all of Buzzfeed’s Unsolved True Crime episodes lately and just watched the one on the murders this film was based on last night. Excellent timing, Ryan!

[@levi_octavian]

I’m glad someone else recognized this from a buzzfeed unsolved episode!

[@lilyisacat29]

Oh my goodness!!! I’ve waited so long for you to cover this, Ryan - thank you so much. Amazing work as always :)

[@im19ice3]

didnt know this movie at all :o my trust in ryan is once again reinforced v_v

[@PotKun]

I live in the town that dreaded sundown. Grew up in the area my whole life. TXK, AR/TX. Can't wait for the Hotel Grim to be fixed up, maybe we will become the big city we used to be. We had so many celebs in our small town back in the day.

[@wolftitanreading5308]

Fun fact the Phantom here might've inspired the hookman legend

[@ellis7622]

if you have to say “might’ve” then it’s not really a fact is it?

[@wolftitanreading5308]

@@ellis7622 theres all sorts of inspiration look up killer legends it uses the phantoms as a refrence to the story of the hookman

[@emily.g.929]

The Hash-slinging Slasher

[@carolineballeza5090]

@@emily.g.929 it is the only episode of Sponge Bob I ever liked. My sisters loved the show and I wanted to bury my head until I saw that episode.

[@alexgarnett7911]

Love Sundays 😏 keep it up Ryan brother!

[@AudraReinsOfficial]

The timing of this is impeccable. This has a remake, no? I feel like i saw an updated version of this. 🤔🤔

[@carolineballeza5090]

There is. I haven't had the chance to see it, but from what I heard it was a sequel? I think.

[@skylergulley3949]

@@carolineballeza5090 It's a meta remake/sequel. In the remake/sequel the first movie is just a movie and the killer is copying the movie killer

[@carolineballeza5090]

@@skylergulley3949 wow I want to say why. Except I can see why this would make sense. I've heard it wasn't all that good. Is it worth a watch?

[@skylergulley3949]

@@carolineballeza5090 I never watched I watched Dr Wolfula's video on it

[@carolineballeza5090]

@@skylergulley3949 I see I see. I'll keep it in my maybe pile for now

[@ramongarcia9755]

Every single time I see the name '8 goblins in a trenchcoat' from the patreon I cant hold my laughter

[@mattmccomas1]

No mention of the meta "remake"/sequel. Odd. Interesting little flick. I kinda dug it.

[@AudraReinsOfficial]

same...I enjoyed it

[@Xehanort10]

I think it had 2 copycat Phantom Killers.

[@theretrosavage]

Literally just finished watching the this... enjoyed it from beginning to end

[@cocolime6496]

"real life is just not as interesting" *tiger King has entered the chat*

[@whitelion7976]

I just found this movie on VHS in the trash, we are watching it right now on my sharp tv and Panasonic VCR. Looks like a real classic.

[@TheCommunistGamerTV]

"The forgotten legacy of The Town that Dreaded Suntown" Typo in the main title of the video how?!?

[@user-yr7to6ix9k]

Happens. He's human.

[@river8142]

I never /fully/ understand Ryan's video essays, but they're always a lot of fun to listen to lol

[@_Alaya_]

So....the murders that actually happened. Are still an unsolved case? I'm not that familiar with the real story. So I'm interested, has the killer ever been found?

[@dend6064]

No and I know there's a playlist called The Town That Dreaded Sundown made by Lionmountain go check it out if you are interested

[@_Alaya_]

@@dend6064 thank youuuuu

[@lionmountain804]

@@_Alaya_ this video is getting added to my Playlist

[@lionmountain804]

@@_Alaya_ I have videos on both of the movies and the real case and reviews trailers and more watch my Playlist if you are interested in the movies or just the real life murders or maybe both

[@LuckyBones77]

I wonder if the use of ‘sundown’ in the title was an intentional reference. ‘Sundown towns’ were places that black people advised each other to ‘leave before sundown’, for fear of harm. As more black people were moving north and west, you ran into more places where the hostility was more subtle than in the south. Looks could be deceiving, and entire suburbs were labeled as sundowners- I’m curious if the town in this movie fit that bill. (Arkansas wasn’t a ‘subtle’ place, mind you- the state was founded and built on slave labor- but still, the ‘insidious everyday killer’ is an interesting parallel to seemingly friendly, actually deadly locales)

[@Snake70123]

So this movie is basically Among Us, but in a town instead of a spaceship

[@spongebobsquarehead8121]

lOl gUyz tHiS movIe baSed oN reAl MuRdeRs is Juzt liKe bibeO gAyme!

[@roslynys]

this is a rly great video!! i feel like its different from your other ones, i love how your style is evolving!

[@PurpleLion35]

About the ad at the beginning "It's free from undignified nonsense" *shows the sponsored article thats just an ad for a vanguard investing* Mhmmmm.......

[@donovandelaney3171]

The 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's were great decades. So many great things were happening during those times. The best things were the retrofuturism and plastic houses.

[@Paintbait]

Everyone: Arkansas Me: did everyone miss "sunTown" in the title? Or is that more nitpicky than a lad reading a word how it's spelled? 😂

[@LaurelKay]

Ooh, I'm going to have to give this a watch! Always up for some under-appreciated, bleak 70s horror. Thanks for the great essay!

[@dend6064]

Watch lionmountain's the town that dreaded sundown playlist

[@lionmountain804]

Watch my Playlist if you are interested in the movies or just the real life murders or maybe both

[@jpvielleux]

I recently rewatched this film and enjoyed it quite a bit. Anyone interested can find it in full right here on youtube with a simple search. It's a great movie to watch in bed as you fall asleep. Just make sure you locked your trombone case before calling it a night.

[@JoshFortune-nb8wz]

Fun fact : Jason's first mask was based off of the phantoms.

[@rriillleeyyyy]

Just found your channel yesterday, and already a new video the next day 😀

[@boobootittleman7299]

Great job Ryan! Keep up the good work!

[@AveryTalksAboutStuff]

I love that I'm subscribed to this channel for the month of October. 🎃

[@Wyrmwould]

This is a classic horror film in the slasher genre that deserves to be mentioned right alongside Halloween, Black Christmas, and Friday the 13th. Unfortunately, many have forgotten it. But I think people still remember the hooded image of the Phantom even if they don't know which movie it came from (probably assuming it's Jason from Friday the 13th: Part 2).

[@bryce9596]

I live in Nova Scotia, Canada, and just a couple years ago we had our own similar killing spree. Someone dressed as a cop, driving around in a cop car, randomly shooting anyone he came across. These things happen, and its absolutely terrifying.

[@stevenbrown1225]

After your sponser for PERFUME, I was expecting the Texas State Board of Tourism to be sponsoring this one.

[@faust13301]

An underrated classic. Now I wanna throw it into my 31 horror movies in 31 days for the holiday season.

[@DogHumpsMonkey]

If you look at the Wikipedia page for the movie, it breaks down the inaccuracies of the film compared to the real Texarkana Moonlight Murders

[@scribeslendy595]

My grandad grew up in Texarkana when the actual murders were going down, though he was hust a little kid. He always used to scare my dad when they'd visit

[@davidb5917]

Have you seen Southbound? 2016 horror anthology with a theme of people's pasts catching up with them. If not, its definitely worth a watch