A clever concept and stylish execution (in both senses) aren't quite enough to make this achingly meta remake/reboot/sequel stand out from the slasher pack.
The Town that Dreaded Sundown
In 1946, a mysterious hooded killer terrorised Texarkana. In 1976, he was immortalised in the silver screen. Now, the maniac is back…
2014 · 1h 25m · R
Horror, Thriller
Directed by
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Overview
A masked maniac terrorizes the same small community where a murderer known as the Phantom Killer struck decades earlier.
Director and cast
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The 'American Horror Story' team remakes the cult 1976 slasher with gimmicky, mostly unscary results.
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