Going into “The Town That Dreaded Sundown,” I was really looking forward to an exciting horror film that would be suspenseful. Unfortunately, the movie didn't quite meet those expectations; the only part that grabbed my attention was the ending’s surprise. The rest of it seemed like a slog, illogical, and just not very engaging. It quickly became apparent while watching that the story wasn't going anywhere product…

Sixty-seven years have passed since the Texarkana Moonlight Murders of 1946, and a new unidentified assailant has emerged, mimicking those earlier crimes with attacks that often happen in secluded spots. “The Town That Dreaded Sundown” (2014) isn’t a direct reboot of the 1976 film; it functions as something of a sequel that plays with the original's concepts. Familiarity with the first movie is helpful, given the …