The Night Strangler
1973, English. Directed by Dan Curtis.
The horror continues…
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?
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Dan CurtisDirector
- Darren McGavinCarl Kolchak
- Jo Ann PflugLouise Harper
- Simon OaklandTony Vincenzo
- Scott BradyCapt. Schubert
- Wally CoxMr. Berry
- Margaret HamiltonProf. Crabwell
- Richard AndersonDr. Richard Malcolm
- John CarradineLlewellyn Crossbinder
- Al LewisTramp
- Nina WayneCharisma Beauty
- Virginia PetersWilma Krankheimer
- Kate MurtaghJanie Watkins
Details
- Released
- 16 January 1973
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Matheson
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The Night Strangler: quick answers
What should I watch before The Night Strangler?
Watch The Night Stalker (1972) first.
Is The Night Strangler worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Night Strangler?
The Night Strangler runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Night Strangler have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Night Strangler. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Night Strangler parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Night Strangler is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Night Strangler on?
The Night Strangler isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 January 1973. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Night Strangler?
If you liked The Night Strangler, try The Night Stalker, Chronicle Mysteries: Vines that Bind, Garage Sale Mystery.
Who directed The Night Strangler?
The Night Strangler (1973) was directed by Dan Curtis and stars Darren McGavin, Jo Ann Pflug, Simon Oakland.