The Bat People
1974, English. Directed by Jerry Jameson.
After the sun has set and the night wind has died comes the hour of the bat people!
Dr. John Beck, recently married, decides to take his wife, Cathy, spelunking in Carlsbad Cavern. While there, Dr. Beck, who specializes in bats, is bitten by a fruit bat. He is then, inexplicably, transformed into a vampire bat. While he escapes and seeks help from another doctor, it is clear the treatments are not working. In fact, they are aggravating his condition. Dr. Beck unwittingly goes on a killing spree, catching the attention of Sergeant Ward.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Bat People is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 January 1974
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lou Shaw
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The Bat People: quick answers
Is The Bat People worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 3.6/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bat People?
The Bat People runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Bat People have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bat People. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bat People parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bat People is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Bat People on?
The Bat People is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bat People?
If you liked The Bat People, try Mark of the Vampire, Phase IV, The Car.
Who directed The Bat People?
The Bat People (1974) was directed by Jerry Jameson and stars Stewart Moss, Marianne McAndrew, Michael Pataki.