Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. The night stalker american tv database wiki fandom. The night strangler 1973 01161973 us tv movie, horror, mystery, crime 1h 14m user score. A serial killer is on the loose in seattle, a killer who drains small amounts of blood from the women he strangles. Reporter carl kolchaks second reported encounter with the supernatural, the night strangler, was broadcast on the night of january 16, 1973. Chris stachiw and mike white discuss the night stalker and the character of carl kolchak darren mcgavin. It seems that every 21 years, for the past century, a killer kills a certain number of people, drains them of their blood and then disappears into the night. The night stalker, a weekly hourlong series that debuted in the 197475 season. Despite garnering theatrical play in 1972, the movie wasnt submitted for an mpaa rating till 1973 when it was christened as night of the strangler, its final appellation. Universal pulled the two episodic tv movies and finally released missing 4. Dan curtis steps in to direct while matheson returns to his writing duties creating a new creepy supernatural creature in a film that is suitably content with rehashing the highlights of the night stalker.
The night stalker 1972 and the night strangler 1973. Your favorite tvseries that lasted only one season or less. But as spectacularly popular as the two tv movies had been, kolchak the series barely limped through a short, single season of just 20 episodes, then. Original release january 16, 1973 chronology preceded by the night stalker followed by kolchak. The film is a followup to the 1972 film the night stalker which introduced the carl kolchak character and premiered on abc on january 16, 1973. Review of clone wars season 7 episodes 2 4 the bad batch saga. The tv movie did so well it was released overseas as a theatrical movie and inspired a sequel tv movie titled the night strangler, which aired in 1973, a single season tv series of twenty episodes titled kolchak.
The night stalker, with mcgavin reprising his role in both. For me, the night strangler, while pretty good, is the first step in destroying what was so good about the night stalker, a task sadly completed by the tv series. It may not be as new or original as the first film but strangler is. Often these crimes involve some element of the supernatural or science. Cox married three times, dying in 1973 at the age of just 48. The second television film, the night strangler, was also turned into a novel. The night strangler is also more fun than the night stalker. In a dingy bar one night, his former editor tony vincenzo hears him making his case, and taking pity on the guy hires kolchak as a reporter at. The night stalkerthe night strangler tv movies plus complete. The night strangler is a television film which first aired on abc on january 16, 1973, as a. Squeeze, an episode of the xfiles with a similar plot. Margaret hamilton, the wicked witch of the west, is a professor with whom kolchak consults.
The night strangler, dan curtis 1973 followup to the enormously popular abc movie of the week the night stalker has been released by kino lorber in a beautiful new 4k transfer. The night strangler may not be a perfect sequel to the night stalker, but it is still a heck of a good time. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. Aug 27, 2011 the series was preceded by two television movies, the night stalker 1972 and the night strangler 1973. The night strangler proved almost as popular as its predecessor garnering.
While the series only lasted for one season, it remained popular in syndication, and is often credited as the inspiration for the popular television series the xfiles. The first movie the night stalker aired in 1972 and had the highest ratings for a tv movie of its time. May 24, 2018 original release january 16, 1973 chronology preceded by the night stalker followed by kolchak. New castle after dark presents the night strangler. In fact, you could be forgiven for thinking that the setup of this new episode in the kolchak. The night strangler 1973 tv movie region 2 pal import. Overview darren mcgavin returns to the small screen as investigative reporter carl kolchak in the night strangler. The night strangler special edition release details. Podcast the night strangler 1973 episode 87 decades of. The night strangler 1973, which featured another serial killer in seattle who. Written by richard matheson and directed by dan curtis, the night strangler was a madefortv movie. A reporter hunts down a 144year old alchemist who is killing women for their blood. The night strangler is a television film which first aired on abc on january 16, 1973 as a sequel to the night stalker.
The night strangler dvd, 2018 for sale online ebay. This is the night strangler 1973 by casey moore on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. That resulted in a 1973 followup tv film called the night strangler and a planned 1974 film titled the night killers, which instead evolved into the 19741975 television series kolchak. Houck and his howco company also paired strangler with two of their earlier flicks, women and bloody terror 1969 and night of bloody horror 1969. A real horror story after being run out of las vegas, kolchak heads for seattle and another reporting job with the local paper. It featured a fictional chicago wire service reportercarl kolchak, played by darren mcgavinwho investigated mysterious crimes with unlikely causes, particularly those that law enforcement authorities would not follow up. The complete twelfth season 12 dvd box set us seller fast shipping.
Spoilers 3 beyond the 90minute version, there was additional footage filmed featuring george tobias as jimmy stacks stackhaus, a reporter who had reported on the previous series of strangler murders in the 1930s. The night stalker original air date 1111972 the night strangler original air date 1161973 season 1 19741975 20 episodes in season 1. Said to have been the inspiration for the xfiles which returned the favor by having mcgavin guest star in 2 episodes as an agent. The night strangler is another entertaining entry in the kolchak series, but its too repetitive of the night stalker to come highly recommended. Feb 19, 2017 reporter carl kolchaks second reported encounter with the supernatural, the night strangler, was broadcast on the night of january 16, 1973. Its not long before he is on the trail of another string of bizarre murders. The night strangler 1973 dan curtis related allmovie. She was wearing a pink blouse, a black mini skirt with pink spots and rosebuds, a pair of black kneelength boots, black tights and a short, black coat. The night strangler not rated 1h 14min crime, horror, mystery tv movie 16 january 1973 a reporter hunts down a 144year old alchemist who is killing women for their blood.
Darren mcgavin returns as seedy reporter carl kolchak, who previously ran into conflict when las. It seems that every 21 years, for the past century, a killer kills a certain number of people. The night stalker is an american television series that aired on abc during the 19741975 season. The night stalker 1972 the night strangler 1973 4k. This will unquestionably please kolchak fans because it is hard to imagine this movie looking any better. Podcast the night strangler 1973 episode 87 decades of horror. Overview of night strangler, the, 1973, directed by dan curtis, with scott brady, anne randall, richard anderson, at turner classic movies.
Dan curtis with darren mcgavin, jo ann pflug, simon oakland, scott brady, wally cox. But for casual fans it doesnt compensate for a lackluster script and weak. The story contains plenty of murders committed by plenty of methods gunshot, drowning, stabbing, snakebite, and poisontipped arrow all make grisly appearances. The night stalker is considered a classic by many and it spawned a decent sequel, night strangler, before becoming a tv series that sadly took a campy approach to the supernatural stories and the kolchak character. Buy the night strangler 1973 tv movie region 2 pal import, plays in english without subtitles from amazons movies store. Podcast the night strangler 1973 episode 87 decades. The night stalker is a 45 minute dramafantasyhorrorscience fiction starring darren mcgavin as carl kolchak, simon oakland as tony vincenzo and ruth mcdevitt as emily cowles. The night stalker the night strangler is a television film which first aired on abc on january 16, 1973, as a sequel to. After being run out of las vegas, kolchak heads for seattle and another reporting job with the local paper. The night strangler is a television film which first aired on abc on january 16, 1973, as a sequel to the night stalker. The night strangler is the sequel to the enormously successful 1972 tv movie the night stalker. Stalker, a 2005 remake of the original kolchak series.
Although the series lasted only a single season, it rapidly achieved cult status and. The night stalker 1972 and the night strangler 1973 as we approach the mid1970s in my countdown to halloween, my memories are beginning to become a bit unreliable. Mar 16, 2014 tv movie 02 the night strangler bignick1975. It is easy to see how the character and themes lent themselves to a tv show and its a shame that kolchak only lasted one season. Sep 12, 2018 the night stalker which i ordered at the same time as strangler must have been temporarily sold out with amazon, because it went on back order for a brief time.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The night stalkerthe night strangler tv movies plus. The film gets by on its natural charms and great cast while being a bit too overreliant on familiarity for its own good. The series premiered on tue jan 11, 1972 on abc us and. New castle after dark presents the night strangler youtube.
Find similar and related movies for the night strangler 1973 dan curtis on allmovie. The night strangler is the sequel to the enormously successful 1972 tv movie. It featured a fictional chicago newspaper reportercarl kolchak, played by darren mcgavinwho investigates mysterious crimes with unlikely causes, particularly ones law enforcement authorities wont pursue. The night stalker is the second movie on what is to become kolchak. Oct 22, 2018 the night strangler, dan curtis 1973 followup to the enormously popular abc movie of the week the night stalker has been released by kino lorber in a beautiful new 4k transfer. May 23, 2016 written by richard matheson and directed by dan curtis, the night strangler was a madefortv movie. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Horror legend john carradine is the newspapers publisher. The series was preceded by two television movies, the night stalker 1972 and the night strangler 1973. Its a real good movie and a unique artifact of early 1970s television style. If this page is being served from any other site than it is not a legitimate pazsaz entertainment network page.
The night strangler special edition release details seat42f. The night stalker universal monsters wiki fandom powered. Often these crimes involve some element of the supernatural or science fiction. The night strangler film wikimili, the free encyclopedia. It featured a fictional chicago newspaper reporter carl kolchak, played by darren mcgavin who investigates mysterious crimes with unlikely causes, particularly ones law enforcement authorities wont pursue. Sunshine 1973 opening night 1977 wishmaster 3 beyond the gates of hell 2001 the man from acapulco 1973 one trick pony 1980 echoes of paradise 1987 the kiss 1988 blind justice 1994 oasis of fear 1971 sister street fighter hanging by a thread 1974 up from the depths 1979 young doctors in love 1982 carnal olympics 1983. It would be easy to pick holes in the night stranglerand not just at the. The gang, of course, included richard matheson to write the screenplay, and darren mcgavin and simon oakland to reprise their roles as carl kolchak and tony vincenzo. Sep 07, 2018 the night strangler special edition release details, release date, box cover artwork, special features.
Episode 87 the night strangler 1973 after the success of the night stalker in 1972, dan curtis gathered the gang back together and the result was the night strangler. Prime time tv listings from tuesday january 16, 1973. It was so popular the it spawned the sequel the night strangler in 1973 and then the series kolchak. The night stalker which ran on abc between 1974 and 1975, and a short lived 2005 tv series called night stalker. The horror at 37,000 feet 1973 tvrip xvid wpf duration. Night of the strangler 1975 a mystery lurks within the night of the strangler, a lowbudget thriller directed by joy n. Show information, episode list, cast, and airdates. The night strangler movie 1973 music by bob cobert duration. Darren mcgavin returns as seedy reporter carl kolchak, who. Mathesons immediate followup, the night strangler 1973, did almost as well, paving the way for kolchak. Kolchak, the time killer, lo strangolatore della notte. For example, since i first saw it on tv on january 11, 1972, i have maintained that the night stalker was one of the top ten vampire movies of all time. The night stalker season 0, episode 2 the night strangler. One of the truly great things about the night stalker is that the monstrous, the supernatural, the impossible, intrudes on real, gritty, noirish life.
Also has interview of the director and of producer dan curtis, as well as commentary by tim lucas. This sequel to the night stalker 1971 led to the nearcult kolchak series 197475 that had darren mcgavin trying. The night stalker garnered the highest ratings of any tv film at that time 33. With darren mcgavin, jo ann pflug, simon oakland, scott brady. The night stalker tv series the first movie is the night stalker 1972 which was the primary inspiration for the xfiles, one of the most successful and longrunning scifi tv shows, of whose subjects were aliens, supernatural and paranormal. A monsterchasing reporter finds himself searching seattle for a killer whose grisly record seems to stretch back more than a century, making an appearance every twentyone years. The night strangler 1973 tv movie the last drive in. Official cinema international media spanish region 2 pal dvd release as pictured. The night strangler is a television film which first aired on abc on january 16, 1973, as a sequel to the night stalker the night strangler proved almost as popular as its predecessor garnering strong ratings and eventually prompting abc to order a tv series neither writer richard matheson nor producerdirector dan curtis was involved in the tv series. Again written by richard matheson, there are some good performances and some very nice visuals, particularly.
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