The Night Stalker
“A real horror story…”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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CBS Late Movie Double Feature promo 1980
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-12
Top Cast
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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
Edward Faulkner
Sig Frohlich
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$450K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Llewellyn Moxey
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Matheson, Jeffrey Grant Rice
- Original Score
- Bob Cobert
- Original Title
- The Night Stalker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Budget
- $450K
- Production Studios
- ABC Circle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Llewellyn Moxey
Richard Matheson, Jeffrey Grant Rice
Bob Cobert
Michel Hugo
Desmond Marquette
Dan Curtis
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Hugo
Director of Photography
John Llewellyn Moxey
Director
Bob Cobert
Original Music Composer
Dan Curtis
Producer
Desmond Marquette
Editor
Dick Ziker
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night Stalker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Night Stalker?
The Night Stalker was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey.
Who stars in The Night Stalker?
The principal cast of The Night Stalker includes Darren McGavin, Carol Lynley, Simon Oakland, Ralph Meeker, Claude Akins.
When was The Night Stalker released and how long is it?
The Night Stalker was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night Stalker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night Stalker was composed by Bob Cobert.
Is The Night Stalker based on a book or true story?
The Night Stalker is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jeffrey Grant Rice".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night Stalker?
The Night Stalker holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).