The Night Turkey
Synopsis
Spoof of the TV Movie 'Kolchak: The Night Stalker", shot in 1972 by Director William Malone ("House on Haunted Hill", "Creature") and his friends, on a budget of around $100, in their spare time. It's loaded with people who would later go on to have major careers in Hollywood (some eventual Academy Award Winners!). It stars Robert Short later to become an award winning SFX artist ("Beetlejuice", "Splash", "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind") as Karl Kornchek and features a stalking Were-Turkey created by master SFX makeup artist and Academy Award winner Rick Baker (who also appears as the dorky date of Turkey victim 'Kathy')...
Top Cast
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Karl Kornchek
Bob Burns
Hot Daddy Dan
Jeff Thomas
Broderick Crawdaddy
Mike Greenwald
Bernie Jerks
Robeert Alvarez
Bruce's Pal
Jerry Fiore
Sheriff Payne/Colonel Sanders
William Malone
Mayor Halsteen McCheese
Leigh Chapman
Mary Brandon
Shelley Olodort
Shelly Kase
Doyle Grey
Dr. Marcus Downe
Cathy Burns
Mrs. Burns
Marilyn Vargo
Nude Girl
Rick Baker
Little Kathy's Date
Alan White
Dr. Devious
Jim Methenia
Dr. F. U. Sosume
Bill Hedge
Chimney Victim
Nick Sheldon
Cop #1
Jack Jardine
The Psycho
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Malone
- Original Score
- Bob Cobert
- Original Title
- The Night Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- AYK Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Malone
Bob Cobert
Department Leadership Roster
William Malone
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Night Turkey.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night Turkey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Night Turkey about?
Spoof of the TV Movie 'Kolchak: The Night Stalker", shot in 1972 by Director William Malone ("House on Haunted Hill", "Creature") and his friends, on a budget of around $100, in their spare time. It's loaded with people who would later go on to have major careers in Hollywood (some eventual Academy Award Winners!). It stars Robert Short later to become an award winning SFX artist ("Beetlejuice", "Splash", "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind") as Karl Kornchek and features a stalking Were-Turkey created by master SFX makeup artist and Academy Award winner Rick Baker (who also appears as the dorky date of Turkey victim 'Kathy')...
Who directed The Night Turkey?
The Night Turkey was directed by William Malone.
Who stars in The Night Turkey?
The principal cast of The Night Turkey includes Robert short, Bob Burns, Jeff Thomas, Mike Greenwald, Robeert Alvarez.
When was The Night Turkey released and how long is it?
The Night Turkey was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night Turkey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night Turkey was composed by Bob Cobert.