Crackle of Death
1976, English. Directed by Alexander Grasshoff & Don Weis.
The first of two Kolchak: The Night Stalker compilation TV films. It combines two episodes of the Kolchak TV series, Firefall (about the ghost of an arsonist that tries to take over a renowned conductor's body as his doppelgänger) and The Energy Eater (about a Native American bear-spirit haunting a newly built hospital) and adds new narration by Darren McGavin.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Kolchak: The Night Stalker Collection
Part of a series
Kolchak: The Night Stalker: watch order
Cast & crew
- Alexander GrasshoffDirector
- Don WeisDirector
- Darren McGavinCarl Kolchak
- Simon OaklandTony Vincenzo
- Carol Ann SusiMonique Marmelstein
- William SmithShaman Jim Elkhorn
- Elaine GiftosNurse Janice Eisen
- Fred BeirRyder Bond
- Philip CareySgt. Mayer
- David DoyleMr. Cardinale
- Tom DrakeDon Kibbey
- Michael StrongCast
- Robert YuroDetective Captain Webster
- Joyce JillsonCast
Details
- Released
- 28 March 1976
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Crackle of Death: quick answers
What should I watch before Crackle of Death?
Watch Demon and the Mummy (1976) first.
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How long is Crackle of Death?
Crackle of Death runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Which OTT platform is Crackle of Death on?
Crackle of Death isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 March 1976. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Crackle of Death?
If you liked Crackle of Death, try The Night Stalker, Candyman, The Woman in Black.
Who directed Crackle of Death?
Crackle of Death (1976) was directed by Alexander Grasshoff and Don Weis and stars Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Carol Ann Susi.