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The Night Strangler

1973 · 1h 30m · Released

NR TV Movie, Horror, Mystery, Crime

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?

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.7 The Movie Database
7.3 IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

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Top cast and crew

Dan Curtis Director
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
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Where can I watch The Night Strangler in the United States?

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What are the ratings for The Night Strangler?

The Night Strangler scores 6.7 on The Movie Database and 7.3 on IMDb.

Who stars in The Night Strangler?

The Night Strangler stars Darren McGavin, Jo Ann Pflug, Simon Oakland, Scott Brady, and Wally Cox. Dan Curtis is the director.

How long is The Night Strangler?

The Night Strangler runs 1h 30m (90 minutes).

When did The Night Strangler come out?

The Night Strangler was released on January 16, 1973.

Which studio made The Night Strangler?

The Night Strangler was produced by ABC Circle Films in the United States.

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