The Night Stalker
Added 10/13/2009
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.
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The Night Stalker/The Night Strangler
Added 8/24/2009
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)
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the night stalker
Added 8/21/2009
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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a super double feature value
Added 8/17/2009
for those too young to know or remember , take our word for it . others here will go into much greater detail about these wonderful (made for television) films . both of and for 1970's tv . in my late forties , these films still captivate me and creep me out . this relentless and admittedly cliched reporter stereotype was and remains a superb guide into things dark and haunting . thanks to its' lead actor and much better than average telefilm writing and directing , these films are timelessly scary . the series that followed was adequate at best . these two films , however , are must owns for true fright enthusiasts . if i can help persuade a few folks-on-the-fence to aquire this set , that would definitely be a good thing .
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The Night Stalker/The Night Strangler
Added 5/26/2009
This is just as good as I remember it from when I was a kid in the 70's. I LOVE it! There is nothing like classic movies without all the blood, guts and teens having s*x everywhere. We showed this for my 14 and 12 year friends for their birthdays. What a hit. We didn't have to worry about sex, bad violence, gore, etc. My kids, their friends and parents could watch it and have a great time. In fact, we had such a great time with this we are showing classic horror/scary moving all summer at our home. Great for family move night and a great way to relive the excitement of your childhood in a good way!
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McGavin, Wild Stories Made This A Fun Film & TV Series
Added 3/28/2009
For those who remember this television show, re-visiting it on VHS or DVD is a nostalgic experience. Darren McGavin was a likable, funny guy as "Carl Kolchak," a reporter for an independent news service who chases after vampires and assorted weirdos.
In this pilot show, "Kolchak" goes after a vampire in Las Vegas. Ah, a good place for any bloodsucker. Since this was on television back in the early-to-mid '70s, you see a thriller with no gore and no profanity and you also get to see the beautiful Carol Lynley's face again.
Darrin McGavin was an underrated actor, a guy who always seemed to make whatever character he was playing an interesting guy. He was great in this short (2 years, I think) television series.
The only annoying part of the this film and the TV series is all the hostility toward Kolchak, particularly by his loud and obnoxious employer, "Tony Vincenzo," played by Simon Oakland.
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Kolchak-the ultimate vampire killer!
Added 1/31/2007
I loved this movie! I just got it in the mail today. It arrived sooner than I expected and was in great condition. They just don't make movies like this anymore. I remember as a kid I would stay up late on saturday night just to watch telemovies like this. Great memories! The story, the characters and the acting are just so damn good. Television needs to go into the vault and dig up these older movies and play them instead of all those dumbass reality shows. Who wants to see who's sleeping with who or what the queers are going to do with the straight loser to impress his lady. I watch movies, t.v. to be entertained and to forget about reality for an hour or two, not to watch it on t.v!Anyway this is a great flick for people who like character driven movies, or who just want to remember when television was entertaining!Five stars!
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The Night Stalker (1972)
Added 1/16/2004
Scary but often humorous vampire flick set in Las Vegas, 1972 about an investigator who believes the recent killings of many women around Vegas weren't committed by any old serial killer - they were done by a vampire who is hiding out somewhere and olding comes out during the night according to traditional vampire tales and legends. Darren McGavin is excellent as the investigator, and the other cast members are equally memorable. The chase scene near the end is quite suspenseful. It does show its age quite a bit (note the music score and background while McGavin is driving). Nonetheless, it's no surprise that this was chosen to be the subject for the following television series.
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