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The Night Stalker

The Night Stalker

1972TV Movie⏱️ 1h 14mNot Rated
HorrorMystery
7.4
IMDB Rating
8,299 votes

An abrasive Las Vegas newspaper reporter investigates a series of murders committed by a vampire.

Director
John Llewellyn Moxey
Writers
Richard Matheson, Jeffrey Grant Rice, Max Hodge
Stars
Darren McGavin, Carol Lynley, Simon Oakland
Release Date
January 11, 1972
Language
English
Country
United States
🏆 2
Wins
🎯 1
Nominations
💬 107
Reviews
📋 9.1K
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🎭 Top Cast

Darren McGavin
Darren McGavin
as Carl Kolchak
Carol Lynley
Carol Lynley
as Gail Foster
Simon Oakland
Simon Oakland
as Tony Vincenzo
Ralph Meeker
Ralph Meeker
as Bernie Jenks
Claude Akins
Claude Akins
as Sheriff Butcher
Charles McGraw
Charles McGraw
as Chief Masterson
Kent Smith
Kent Smith
as D.A. Paine
Elisha Cook Jr.
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Mickey Crawford
Stanley Adams
Stanley Adams
as Fred Hurley
Larry Linville
Larry Linville
as Makurji

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Color
Color
Filming Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Production
ABC Circle Films, Dan Curtis Productions

🏷️ Keywords

serial murdernevadakilled by a vampirevampire bitemale vampire

🎯 Categories

Vampire HorrorHorrorMystery

⭐ Featured Review

One of the best made-for-TV movies ever
by mr. sardonicus2000-09-14
10/10

"The 1970s produced a large volume of made-for-TV movies, and, unlike today, they did not have to be about relevant social topics or preach political correctness. Back then, TV movies could actually be made with no intent other than to entertain--what a decade! The Night Stalker is one of the very best of these made-for-TV films. Be warned, the production values are not as good as a feature film, but the story, the writing, the acting, and the director's mastery of creepiness make up for any other faults. From McGavin on down the line, the acting is terrific! In fact, Carl Kolchak may be ..."

💡 Did You Know?

The original script by Richard Matheson called for Carl Kolchak to be dressed in Bermuda shorts and wearing an Aloha shirt. Actor Darren McGavin said, "That doesn't sound like anyone I know," and elected to use a different wardrobe. While reading up on the character, McGavin noted that Kolchak had been fired from a New York newspaper years before, and thought, "That's it! He hasn't bought a new suit since!" So, Kolchak appeared in a circa 1950s suit.

📖 Synopsis

An abrasive Las Vegas newspaper reporter investigates a series of murders committed by a vampire.