The Night Stalker
1972, English. Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey.
A real horror story…
Wisecracking reporter Carl Kolchak investigates a string of murders in Las Vegas and suspects the culprit is a vampire. His editor thinks he's crazy and the police think he's a nuisance, so Kolchak takes matters into his own hands.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 142 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Part of a series
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Cast & crew
- John Llewellyn MoxeyDirector
- Darren McGavinCarl Kolchak
- Carol LynleyGail Foster
- Simon OaklandTony Vincenzo
- Ralph MeekerBernie Jenks
- Claude AkinsSheriff Warren A. Butcher
- Charles McGrawPolice Chief Ed Masterson
- Kent SmithDistrict Attorney Tom Paine
- Elisha Cook Jr.Mickey Crawford
- Stanley AdamsFred Hurley
- Larry LinvilleDr. Robert Makurji
- Jordan RhodesDr. John O'Brien
- Barry AtwaterJanos Skorzeny
Details
- Released
- 11 January 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $450K
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The Night Stalker: quick answers
What comes after The Night Stalker?
Next in the series: The Night Strangler (1973).
Is The Night Stalker worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 142 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Night Stalker?
The Night Stalker runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does The Night Stalker have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Night Stalker. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Night Stalker parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Night Stalker is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Night Stalker on?
The Night Stalker isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 January 1972. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Night Stalker?
If you liked The Night Stalker, try The Night Strangler, Maniac, The Dark Mirror.
Who directed The Night Stalker?
The Night Stalker (1972) was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey and stars Darren McGavin, Carol Lynley, Simon Oakland.