Judge for yourself its believability and then try to tell yourself, wherever you may be, it couldn't happen here. Carl Kolchak (Darren McGavin) is a cynical and brusk Los Angeles newspaper reporter who comes to believe the activities of a serial killer are in fact - those of a modern day vampire! It spawned a sequel and a TV series, such was the impact of this better than average TV horror movie. It's a film…
Top Cast
Darren McGavin
Carl Kolchak
Carol Lynley
Gail Foster
Simon Oakland
Tony Vincenzo
Ralph Meeker
Bernie Jenks
Claude Akins
Sheriff Warren A. Butcher
Charles McGraw
Police Chief Ed Masterson
Kent Smith
District Attorney Tom Paine
Elisha Cook Jr.
Mickey Crawford
Stanley Adams
Fred Hurley
Larry Linville
Dr. Robert Makurji
Jordan Rhodes
Dr. John O'Brien
Barry Atwater
Janos Skorzeny
Edward Faulkner
Las Vegas Policeman (uncredited)
Virginia Gregg
Mrs. Brandon (uncredited)
Buddy Joe Hooker
Intern (uncredited)
Irene Cagen
Reviews
A formidable vampire is on the loose in Las Vegas RELEASED TO TV IN EARLY 1972 and directed by John Llewellyn Moxey, "The Night Stalker" chronicles events in Las Vegas when the bodies of several young women are found drained of blood. Intrepid reporter Carl Kolchak (Darren McGavin) increasingly suspects that something supernatural is at foot, which his bellowing boss finds incredulous (Simon Oakland), as well as…
This is a nicely done TV thriller. It's campy but has a dark mood that I enjoyed. The "Night Stalker" himself got quite a bit of screen time; he wasn't hidden in the shadows too much. There are a couple of short but good action sequences where the Night Stalker evades police cars, motorcycles, even gun fire. Kolchak manages to handle the Night Stalker a bit too easily when compared to the army of police and their…
FAQ about The Night Stalker
What is The Night Stalker about?
Wisecracking reporter Carl Kolchak investigates a string of murders in Las Vegas and suspects the culprit is a vampire. His editor thinks he's crazy and the police think he's a nuisance, so Kolchak takes matters into his own hands.
When was The Night Stalker released?
The Night Stalker was released in 1972.
What genres does The Night Stalker belong to?
The Night Stalker is categorised as Mystery, Horror, Thriller, TV Movie.
Who stars in The Night Stalker?
The cast of The Night Stalker includes Darren McGavin, Carol Lynley, Simon Oakland, Ralph Meeker, Claude Akins.