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The Night Stalker/The Night Strangler |  | Directors: Dan Curtis, John Llewellyn Moxey
Actors: Darren McGavin, Carol Lynley, Jo Ann Pflug, Simon Oakland, Ralph Meeker
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Category: DVD
Buy New: $70.00
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Rating:  124 reviews
Sales Rank: 110381
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 164 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 6305095450
UPC: 013131050196
EAN: 9786305095453
ASIN: 6305095450
Theatrical Release Date: January 11, 1972
Release Date: August 5, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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The Night Stalker
Wisecracking Carl Kolchak (Darren McGavin) is a rumpled news hound plucked from the fast-talking newspaper flicks of the 1940s and dropped into the swinging '70s. What makes the eccentric Kolchak even more unique, however, is his nose for the supernatural, a trait that leaves his editor (Simon Oakland) exasperated and the police less than amused. When he insists that a late-night Las Vegas serial killer (who leaves his victims drained of blood and sporting twin holes in the neck) is a modern-day vampire, he's practically run out of town by the local authorities. Naturally, he stalks the vampire himself, an unlikely Van Helsing armed with a silver cross, a wooden stake, and his ever-present tape recorder and flashbulb camera. Carol Lynley is his understanding girlfriend, and Ralph Meeker, Claude Akins, Kent Smith, and Charles McGraw costar as the Vegas cops and politicians Kolchak systematically alienates with his abrasive charm and smart mouth. Directed by Dan Curtis from a witty script by Richard Matheson, the quirky mix of horror and humor turned The Night Stalker into a ratings sensation that inspired a sequel (The Night Strangler) and a short-lived TV series (Kolchak: The Night Stalker). The X-Files creator Chris Carter acknowledges the show as a major inspiration, and has cast McGavin in a recurring role as a retired X-Files veteran with an acerbic personality and a familiar rumpled wardrobe. Kolchak lives! --Sean Axmaker The Night Strangler
The Night Strangler finds down-on-his-luck investigator Carl Kolchak in Seattle, hot on the trail of a serial killer hiding in the underground city beneath the streets, a gas-lit fantasy world frozen in time (L.A.'s famous Bradbury Building--which has also appeared in Blade Runner and DOA--becomes the spooky city's architectural centerpiece). Exotic dancer and medical student Jo Ann Pflug tags along as partner and bait, and the exasperated Simon Oakland returns as Kolchak's harried editor. Genre fans will enjoy the appearances of popular character actors John Carradine, Margaret Hamilton, Wally Cox, and Al Lewis. Noted horror and science fiction author Richard Matheson scripted this meandering, low-key thriller with plenty of humor, which McGavin delivers with deadpan delight. --Sean Axmaker
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 double feature nail bitter January 11, 2010
Susan K. Norman
though I bought this for a christmas gift I do own it. Great double feature. Arrived in a timely fashion and good price.
Hard to find episode of the "Underground Seattle" TV movie. December 4, 2009
Christopher F. Laub (Lockport, NY)
This double feature DVD includes the rare "Night Strangler", the second made for TV movie from the "Night Stalker" episode. Neither of these is included in the entire series offered on DVD. The "Night
Strangler finds Kolchak and boss, Tony reunited together again after they were driven out of Las Vegas. Very intriguing and suspenseful entertainment! Our teenagers loved them! As did their parents.
The Night Stalker October 13, 2009
Thomas Siirila (Linville, NC)
A great movie from the days of my youth. As fun and intense as ever! I think the name of the vampire, Janos Skorzeny, was used as the name of a werewolf in a different TV series, as well. I also liked the TV series Kolchak: The Night Stalker, with the monster-of-the-week format. Too bad that one did not last too long. Another thriller from Dan Curtis Productions.
The Night Stalker/The Night Strangler August 24, 2009
Pamela Dean (Adelaide, South Australia)
Darren McGavin, the classic investigative reporter at his finest in this double feature, retro film pack. If you really loved the 70's these are a must have for your collection. The Night Stalker gets right into action in the first few scenes. Even though it's older technology, you can still get a tingle out of 'em, and both the Stalker and Strangler are remarkably creepy. Curl up with your sweetie and make a night of it. Definitely recommended for a blast from the past!
The Night Stalker/The Night Strangler (Double Feature)
the night stalker August 21, 2009
J. tanquary (california)
these guy or people should of made hundreds of theses kind of movies he made the best reporter and tells like it is now days we dont even have reporters who go out in the field any more they get there news from other news people. think the country would be shocked butt again a country only as good as its people.
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