Movie Description While investigating the mysterious deeds of a serial killer, Las Vegas reporter Carl Kolchak uncovers the unbelievable truth--his suspect is a vampire. But his editor and the local police bury the story, leaving him to contend with the horror alone. Made for ABC television. Followed by "The Night Strangler."
| Credits | | Producer: | Dan Curtis | | Cast: | Carol Lynley, Charles McGraw, Claude Akins, Darren McGavin, Elisha Cook Jr., Ralph Meeker, Simon Oakland, Stanley Adams |
Notes In many ways this film served as inspiration for THE X-FILES.
Shot on location in California in 12 days.
Estimated budget: $450,000.
David Chase, creator of THE SOPRANOS, served as story editor for the series KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER, and Robert Zemeckis (FORREST GUMP, BACK TO THE FUTURE) was a writer for the show.
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