The Night Strangler
“The horror continues…”
Synopsis
After being run out of Las Vegas, reporter Carl Kolchak heads for Seattle and another reporting job with the local paper. It's not long before he’s on the trail of another string of bizarre murders. It seems that every 21 years, for the past century, a killer murders a certain number of people, drains them of their blood, and then disappears into the night. Kolchak is on his trail, but can he stop him?
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Darren McGavin
Carl Kolchak
Jo Ann Pflug
Louise Harper
Simon Oakland
Tony Vincenzo
Scott Brady
Capt. Schubert
Wally Cox
Mr. Berry
Margaret Hamilton
Prof. Crabwell
Richard Anderson
Dr. Richard Malcolm
John Carradine
Llewellyn Crossbinder
Al Lewis
Tramp
Nina Wayne
Charisma Beauty
Virginia Peters
Wilma Krankheimer
Kate Murtagh
Janie Watkins
Ivor Francis
Dr. Webb
Diane Shalet
Joyce Gabriel
Anne Randall
Policewoman Sheila
Francoise Birnheim
Restaurant Woman
Regina Parton
Merissa (Ethel Parker)
David Armstrong
Police Officer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Curtis
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Matheson, Jeffrey Grant Rice
- Original Score
- Bob Cobert
- Original Title
- The Night Strangler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ABC Circle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Curtis
Richard Matheson, Jeffrey Grant Rice
Bob Cobert
Robert B. Hauser
Folmar Blangsted
Dan Curtis
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Curtis
Director
Dan Curtis
Producer
Bob Cobert
Original Music Composer
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
Trevor Williams
Production Design
Richard Matheson
Writer
Robert B. Hauser
Director of Photography
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 Strangler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Night Strangler about?
After being run out of Las Vegas, reporter Carl Kolchak heads for Seattle and another reporting job with the local paper. It's not long before he’s on the trail of another string of bizarre murders. It seems that every 21 years, for the past century, a killer murders a certain number of people, drains them of their blood, and then disappears into the night. Kolchak is on his trail, but can he stop him?
Who directed The Night Strangler?
The Night Strangler was directed by Dan Curtis.
Who stars in The Night Strangler?
The principal cast of The Night Strangler includes Darren McGavin, Jo Ann Pflug, Simon Oakland, Scott Brady, Wally Cox.
When was The Night Strangler released and how long is it?
The Night Strangler was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night Strangler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night Strangler was composed by Bob Cobert.
Is The Night Strangler based on a book or true story?
The Night Strangler is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jeffrey Grant Rice".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night Strangler?
The Night Strangler holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).