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Nightwing (1979)

PG 105 min  -  Horror  -   22 June 1979 (USA)
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Killer bats plague an Indian reservation in New Mexico.

Director:

Arthur Hiller

Writers:

Steve Shagan (screenplay), Bud Shrake (screenplay), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Nick Mancuso, David Warner and Kathryn Harrold
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Nightwing -- After a High Priest of the Masakai Tribe summons the end of the world, several of a desert town's inhabitants are attacked and killed by a swarm of bats. With the aid of a British biologist and a nurse, a young Indian deputy attempts to put an end to the deadly menaces.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nick Mancuso ...
Youngman Duran
David Warner ...
Phillip Payne
Kathryn Harrold ...
Anne Dillon
Stephen Macht ...
Walker Chee
Strother Martin Strother Martin ...
Selwyn
George Clutesi George Clutesi ...
Abner Tasupi
Ben Piazza Ben Piazza ...
Roger Piggott
Donald Hotton Donald Hotton ...
John Franklin
Charles Hallahan Charles Hallahan ...
Henry
Judith Novgrod Judith Novgrod ...
Judy
Alice Hirson Alice Hirson ...
Claire Franklin
Pat Corley Pat Corley ...
Vet
Charlie L. Bird Charlie L. Bird ...
Beejay
Danny Zapien Danny Zapien ...
Joe Mamoa
Peter Prouse Peter Prouse ...
Doctor
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Storyline

A colony of vampire bats terrorize a small Indian community in New Mexico. Standard "Nature goes berserk" plot turns extra hokey toward the end when supernatural forces are discovered working through the bats. Written by K.L  

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Plot Keywords:

Bat | Plague | Vampire Bat | Rabies | Cave  | See more »

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The bats of hell let loose upon the earth... See more »

Genres:

Horror

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Alas en la noche See more »

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Polyc International BV See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Quotes

Anne Dillon: How could something so evil live in a place so sacred?
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Connections

Referenced in That Lucky Stiff (1980) See more »

Soundtracks

"Don't It Make Your Brown Eyes Blue"
Performed by Crystal Gayle
Courtesy of United Artists Records See more »