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An abrasive Las Vegas newspaper reporter investigates a series of murders committed by a vampire.An abrasive Las Vegas newspaper reporter investigates a series of murders committed by a vampire.An abrasive Las Vegas newspaper reporter investigates a series of murders committed by a vampire.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination
Irene Cagen
- Shelley Forbes
- (uncredited)
Rudy Doucette
- Reporter
- (uncredited)
Patty Elder
- Cheryl Hughes
- (uncredited)
Edward Faulkner
- Las Vegas Policeman
- (uncredited)
Sig Frohlich
- Reporter
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- Richard Matheson
- Jeffrey Grant Rice
- Max Hodge(uncredited)
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- TriviaThe original script by Richard Matheson called for Carl Kolchak to be dressed in Bermuda shorts and wearing an Aloha shirt. Actor Darren McGavin said, "That doesn't sound like anyone I know," and elected to use a different wardrobe. While reading up on the character, McGavin noted that Kolchak had been fired from a New York newspaper years before, and thought, "That's it! He hasn't bought a new suit since!" So, Kolchak appeared in a circa 1950s suit.
- GoofsAt the construction site where the girl's body is found, Kolchak's car can be seen in the distant background, ready for the "cue" to come roaring forward. When he gets there, you can see the previous tire tracks where the scene has been rehearsed.
- Quotes
Carl Kolchak: This nut thinks he's a vampire!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Trilogy of Terror (1975)
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One Heck of a Movie
Item - Take one modern setting such a Las Vegas and tell a story of vampirism set there. Item - Add one eccentric, cynical reporter out for a good story with a great personality. Item - Add supporting characters that are interesting. Item - Add a fine cast headed by Darren McGavin as the relentless reporter Carl Kolchak. and Simon Oakland as the head of the newspaper Kolchak works for. Also add great supporting stars such as Barry Atwater, Larry Linville, and Claude Akins. Item - Have one of the kings of horror fiction...Richard Mathseon write a script based on the excellent novel by Jeff Rice. Item - Add the final ingredient of artful direction and you have one great movie that was made for television and that spawned a sequel and a television series on the title character. The Night Stalker is easily one of the best horror films ever made and certainly one of the best ever produced for television.
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- Jul 11, 2000
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- The Kolchak Papers
- Filming locations
- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA(Exterior)
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- Budget
- $450,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 14 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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What is the broadcast (satellite or terrestrial TV) release date of The Night Stalker (1972) in Australia?
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