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Runtime: 90m
A quiet town is gripped by fear when a masked assailant begins a string of brutal attacks. Investigators scramble to stop the elusive killer before he strikes again.
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List of Jump Scares In The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)
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The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) features a low jump scare count. All five scares are minor and rely on sudden appearances, loud screams, and quick cuts to jolt the viewer. Most occur during attacks or tense confrontations, spaced fairly evenly through the film.
So how scary is The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)? It’s more unsettling than intense, using jump scares to accent bursts of violence. The pacing mixes procedural storytelling with moments of surprise and dread.
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After the hood of the car suddenly opens a woman breaks a quieter moment with a piercing scream.
00:05:31
A masked face suddenly appears in the broken window, accompanied by a woman screaming.
00:44:33
A masked face suddenly appears in the window, accompanied by a woman screaming.
01:08:25
A masked face suddenly appears in the window, accompanied by a minor sound effect for emphasis.
00:48:06
A sudden attack in a car is accompanied by a loud bursting sound effect.
