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Charles B. Pierce Biography

Charles B. Pierce (June 16, – March 5, ) was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer and actor, and is considered one of the first modern independent filmmakers. Pierce directed thirteen films over the span of 26 years, but is best known for his cult hits The Legend of Boggy Creek () and The Town That Dreaded Sundown ().

Pierce was born in Hammond, Indiana, but moved to Arkansas early in his childhood. After working in production jobs at television stations, Pierce moved to Texarkana and started an advertising agency. He made his directorial debut with The Legend of Boggy Creek, a faux documentary-style film inspired by the sightings of a bigfoot-like creature in southern Arkansas known as the "Fouke Monster." The film was primarily funded by local Texarkana businessman, L. W. "Buddy" Ledwell. After completing the film, Pierce rented a local movie theater to begin showing it prior to its distr