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Release Date:
11 January 1972 (USA)
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Plot:
An abrasive Las Vegas newspaper reporter investigates a series of murders committed by a vampire.
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A Classic Modern Vampire Story You Can Sink Your Teeth Into!
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| Mario Simon | .... | transportation co-captain (uncredited) |
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Crew believed to be complete
Additional Details
Also Known As:
The Kolchak Papers (USA) (original script title)
The Kolchak Tapes (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
74 min
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
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Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)
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Trivia:
The entire film was shot in eighteen days.
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Goofs:
Continuity: After Jenks leaves Carl outside at the hotel pool, Carl is alone. He looks around, then suddenly gets up and walks over to answer a white telephone, seemingly somehow knowing the call is for him. We should have heard a voice over the hotel loudspeaker, asking Carl Kolchak to please pick up the white courtesy phone -- however, this line was never dubbed into the final print.
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Quotes:
Carl Kolchak:
Don't look now, baby, but Kolchak's coming back in style.
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Soundtrack:
Manhattan
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FAQ
Why does the vampire steal blood from the hospital?
Who is Bela Lugosi?
How many times has Kolchak been fired from newspaper jobs?
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At one point in the 1970's ABC movie of the week was the king of television movies. The Night Stalker was one of those reason why movie of the week reigned supreme. This along with movies like Duel and Don't Be Afraid of the Dark and others I can't think of off hand were the reason. The Night Stalker is probably the best of these movies. It was a good story, with a very good and experienced cast of actors. While many were character actors and second bananas, they played their roles well.All of the actors were believable in their roles.The movie was believable and the vampire element was kept simple with little or no special effects.It was not needed. I will grant some of the criticisms about how a middle-aged reporter like Kolchak was able to battle the vampire whereas the police had trouble have merit.However, this doesn't take away from the story. Remember, Kolchak was the only one armed to fight a vampire in the first place.Also, remember it was a made for t.v. movie and plus do you really think Peter Cushing could match Christopher Lee evenly in all of the Hammer Dracula movies, I mean there was a size and strength difference there too. Suspend your belief just a little.The movie was perfect for the times, towards the end of Vietnam and right before Watergate when we were skeptical of everything. This is one of the very few movies from the 70's that I remember fondly.The ending was perfect for the times as well. The Night Stalker as both a story and a movie has to rank in the top ten vampire movies bar none. This is a vampire classic that you can sink your teeth into with great satisfaction!