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Poster for The Night Stalker

The Night Stalker

Seen it?

1972 | 74 min | Mystery, Horror, Thriller, TV Movie

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Naked City or Shadow of a Doubt, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 14 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1972: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 74K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey

  • Darren McGavinCarl Kolchak
  • Carol LynleyGail Foster
  • Simon OaklandTony Vincenzo
  • Ralph MeekerBernie Jenks
  • Claude AkinsSheriff Warren A. Butcher
  • Charles McGrawPolice Chief Ed Masterson
  • Kent SmithDistrict Attorney Tom Paine
  • Elisha Cook Jr.Mickey Crawford
  • Stanley AdamsFred Hurley
  • Larry LinvilleDr. Robert Makurji