Review of The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) by Sondra M — 08 Jan 2012

Shocking & very disturbing.....and mostly terrifying that the killer is still walking free for all those murders!

This review of The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) was written by Sondra M on 08 Jan 2012.

The Town That Dreaded Sundown has generally received mixed reviews.

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