The Night Flier
1997, English. Directed by Mark Pavia.
Evil has a flight plan.
For cynical tabloid journo Richard Dees, facts are always stranger than fiction. Every headline is a dead-line. Serial killers, UFO abductions, tales of molestation, mayhem and murder. To some the tales are mere sleazy fantasy – but his faithful readers believe. And now there's a new story: The Night Flier. What is it that travels by night in a dark-winged Cessna, lands at secluded airfields and murders local residents? Dees begins to track the unknown killer in a Cessna of his own, uncovering clues that reveal a pilot more terrifying than he could have ever imagined.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Mark PaviaDirector
- Miguel FerrerRichard Dees
- Julie EntwisleKatherine 'Jimmy' Blair
- Dan MonahanMerton Morrison
- Michael H. MossDwight Renfield
- John BennesEzra Hannon
- Beverly SkinnerSelida McCamon
- Rob WildsBuck Kendall
- Richard K. OlsenClaire Bowie
- Elizabeth McCormickEllen Sarch
- J.R. RodriguezTerminal Cop #1
- Robert Leon CaseyTerminal Cop #2
- Ashton StewartNate Wilson
Details
- Released
- 30 April 1997
- Country
- Italy, United States of America
- Written by
- Mark Pavia, Jack O'Donnell
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $125K
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What The Night Flier is based on
The Night Flier is based on The Night Flier, a short story by Stephen King.
Short story
The Night Flier
By Stephen King
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The Night Flier: quick answers
Is The Night Flier worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 278 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Night Flier?
The Night Flier runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Night Flier have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Night Flier. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Night Flier parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Night Flier is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Night Flier on?
The Night Flier isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 April 1997. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Night Flier?
If you liked The Night Flier, try Doctor X, The Midnight Meat Train, The Believers.
Who directed The Night Flier?
The Night Flier (1997) was directed by Mark Pavia and stars Miguel Ferrer, Julie Entwisle, Dan Monahan.
What is The Night Flier based on?
The Night Flier is based on The Night Flier, a short story by Stephen King.