The Night Strangler
“The horror continues…”
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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About The Night Strangler
The Night Strangler is a 1973 English-language tv movie, horror and mystery film directed by Dan Curtis. The cast is led by Darren McGavin, Jo Ann Pflug, Simon Oakland. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings.
The Night Strangler was produced by ABC Circle Films and made in United States of America. It was released on January 16, 1973, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Dan Curtis
- Writers
- Richard Matheson
- Release date
- January 16, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- ABC Circle Films
The Night Strangler cast & crew
The Night Strangler was directed by Dan Curtis and written by Richard Matheson.
The cast features Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak, Jo Ann Pflug as Louise Harper, Simon Oakland as Tony Vincenzo, Scott Brady as Capt. Schubert, Wally Cox as Mr. Berry, and Margaret Hamilton as Prof. Crabwell.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bob Cobert, cinematography is by Robert B. Hauser, and it was produced by Dan Curtis.
Is The Night Strangler worth watching?
The Night Strangler holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 81 ratings, a solidly received tv movie films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy tv movie, horror, and mystery, The Night Strangler is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Night Strangler
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
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▸What language is The Night Strangler in?
The Night Strangler is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Night Strangler?
The Night Strangler runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is The Night Strangler rated?
The Night Strangler is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 81 ratings.
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