Monday Morning Maybe

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The Bat People

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1974 | 95 min | Horror

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a panning from critics, soft box office and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
One for anyone who's ever talked to their pet and horror fans. An animal steals a fair few scenes.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Keeps the tension tight, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
  • Not one for anyone who hates jump scares.

Dr. John Beck, recently married, decides to take his wife, Cathy, spelunking in Carlsbad Cavern. While there, Dr. Beck, who specializes in bats, is bitten by a fruit bat. He is then, inexplicably, transformed into a vampire bat. While he escapes and seeks help from another doctor, it is clear the treatments are not working. In fact, they are aggravating his condition. Dr. Beck unwittingly goes on a killing spree, catching the attention of Sergeant Ward.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    Panned by critics

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • 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 impactBelow par

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jerry Jameson

  • Stewart MossDr. John Beck
  • Marianne McAndrewCathy Beck
  • Michael PatakiSergeant Ward
  • Paul CarrDr. Kipling
  • Arthur SpaceTramp
  • Robert BerkMotel Owner
  • Pat DelaneyMs. Jax
  • George PaulsinBoy in Pickup
  • Bonnie Van DykeGirl in Pickup
  • Jennifer KulikNurse