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The Night Stalker, The/Night Strangler (DVD, 2004)
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Leading Role: Darren McGavin
Director: Dan Curtis,John Llewellyn Moxey
Rating: Not Rated
Release Date: Aug 2004
Format: DVD
UPC: 027616909152
Product ID: EPID30736281
Description: This double release contains two features starring Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak, the crusading reporter whose mission it is to find out the scary truth behind supernaturally tinged crimes. These early 70's treats are direct ancestors t...
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Just the beginningReview created: 04/03/07
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Carl Kolchak made his debut here in these two made-for-TV movies that first aired before the TV series.
The first movie "The Night Stalker" aired in 1972 and had the highest ratings for a TV movie of it's time. It was so popular the it spawned the sequel "The Night Strangler" in 1973 and then the series "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" in 1974.
The first movie features Carl investigating a series of Las Vegas murders were each victim had been bitten in the neck and drained of blood. Carl's often outlandish theories almost always get him in trouble with the police or his editor. Here he set out to prove the truth and discovers a modern-day vampire.
"The Night Strangler" features Carl, now in Seattle, chasing a serial killer who commits a spree of murders every 21 years.
Kolchak, played brilliantly by the late Darren McGavin, drags us deeply into these mysteries. There is a great ensemble cast (many of whom will appear on the TV series) in each movie.
Both screenplays are by Richard Matheson, who wrote for the Twilight Zone in the '60's.
Overall quality is good, considering this is 1970's television. Soundtracks are in English mono, with English, Spanish, and French subtitles.
The first movie "The Night Stalker" aired in 1972 and had the highest ratings for a TV movie of it's time. It was so popular the it spawned the sequel "The Night Strangler" in 1973 and then the series "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" in 1974.
The first movie features Carl investigating a series of Las Vegas murders were each victim had been bitten in the neck and drained of blood. Carl's often outlandish theories almost always get him in trouble with the police or his editor. Here he set out to prove the truth and discovers a modern-day vampire.
"The Night Strangler" features Carl, now in Seattle, chasing a serial killer who commits a spree of murders every 21 years.
Kolchak, played brilliantly by the late Darren McGavin, drags us deeply into these mysteries. There is a great ensemble cast (many of whom will appear on the TV series) in each movie.
Both screenplays are by Richard Matheson, who wrote for the Twilight Zone in the '60's.
Overall quality is good, considering this is 1970's television. Soundtracks are in English mono, with English, Spanish, and French subtitles.
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The Night Stalker, The Night Strangler 2004 DVDReview created: 08/04/07
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My husband and I watched the original TV series years ago and wanted to remember some of the parts. It was fun to go back and see "older" movies. Very easy watching, definitly funny in parts too.
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The two movie that started the cult series!Review created: 07/03/07
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) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros: two pilot in one disc!
Cons: should have had more materials such as trailers, interviews and specials
This is what Chris Carter based his big hit, The X-Files from but only better.
If you like Maulder or Scully, you have to check out Carl Kolchack. He is the hero that really get things resolved where as Maulder or Scully get lost with situation unresolved!
The series is out but this is the movie that started all!
Cons: should have had more materials such as trailers, interviews and specials
This is what Chris Carter based his big hit, The X-Files from but only better.
If you like Maulder or Scully, you have to check out Carl Kolchack. He is the hero that really get things resolved where as Maulder or Scully get lost with situation unresolved!
The series is out but this is the movie that started all!
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Movie Night StalkerReview created: 10/07/09
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I bought a buy it now item, they sent me many communications that they didn't have it, and after three weeks, my money was refunded. I am not pleased with the service, after buying something, then not getting it, and having to wait for my money back. I'll not be buying from you again. Thank you.
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the night stalkerReview created: 08/08/09
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i saw this movie in the 70's.i have the entire night stalker series.these movies are very entertaining.i like darren mcgavin.i thought he was a good actor.unfortunately he's dead now.he was 80 some years old.
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excelellent double movieReview created: 08/05/09
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) excellent movie about a modern vampire in the 20th century, locate in las vegas, for me is one of the best 3 movies about vampires, and keep in mind that was a tv movie in 1972.
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the night stalkerReview created: 06/03/09
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i remember this movie when i was a kid and how i enjoyed the series. i liked daren mcgavin. and i think the service was good
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Finally the rest of the collection.Review created: 02/20/09
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I love The night stalker and couldn't wait to complete my collection! I can't thank you enough. The night stalker is a all time horror classic worthy of any one collectors efforts and endeavors.
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The Night Stalker, The ? Night StranglerReview created: 02/09/09
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I have always love this series!!! I hated that it was ever canceled. The first movie, I had already seen, but the second was even better than the first! If you are looking for old fashioned ghouley entertainment, you need look no further. Comedy and horror walk hand in hand as Kolchek Looks for a murderer who never dies. He has existed since the Civil War by drinking an "eternal youth" potion. The main ingredient in this potion is none other than "Human Blood"! Join Kolcheck, ace reporter, as he steps on toes, risks his life, and pokes his nose into everyones business to get the story.
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The Night Stalker/ The night Stalkeryou need these 2 shows to help you understand the series, Kolchack is great! These are done by Dan Curtis, from The Dark Shadows fame and worth having to complete you collection. Very good!
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The Night Stalker/ The Night Strangler...Review created: 06/21/08
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) Loved this show as a kid and could not wait for Friday night to see what Kolchak was up against this week....This is the way that scary should be and not the blood and gore we have now....
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The Night Stalker/The Night StranglerReview created: 03/01/08
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I purchased this as a birthday gift for a lady friend of mine who's a diehard for horror movies and TV series. And KOLCHAK:THE NIGHT STALKER is no exception.She already has the "Kolchak" TV series,but not the made-for-television movie,along with its sequel,that started it all.I'll probably purchase one for me eventually.That's the bottom line.
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good.it was great exactly what I wanted, arrived quickly.......................
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Best thing since sliced bread. Buy it or die.It's Darren McGavin in an "ice cream" suit as an unapolgetic "normal" investigating the unrepentant "paranormal." Crumbs. Perfection from an age before most of you were born.
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kolchak the night stalkerI purchased this item because when I was young,I saw this peticular movie on t.v. I liked both t.v. movies,so when the t.v. series came out in 1974-75 I was a faithful watcher.
Years later the night stalker series would be on t.v.,but never the two t.v. movies.I tried to get the movies ,but I failed.When I started buying dvds on ebay,I deceided to look for the two t.v. movies.
Now that I've purchased them,I'm watching them about once a week.The quality is excellent,I have no complaints.
Years later the night stalker series would be on t.v.,but never the two t.v. movies.I tried to get the movies ,but I failed.When I started buying dvds on ebay,I deceided to look for the two t.v. movies.
Now that I've purchased them,I'm watching them about once a week.The quality is excellent,I have no complaints.
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My Night StalkerReview created: 04/04/07
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I use to watch the Night Stalker series when I was just a pre-teen.
The first one is the one that scared me the most!
Watching it again, so clear on DVD, brought back Great GooseBump memories!
The first one is the one that scared me the most!
Watching it again, so clear on DVD, brought back Great GooseBump memories!
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A MUST for Night Stalker fans!Review created: 04/03/07
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I'm a big fan of the Kolchak: The Night Salker tv show. When I was a kid (I'm dating myself) the show would scare the %#@& out of me. I sometimes would have to change the channel. This is the origial pilot movie, and a second full length movie that was not included in the box set. I highly recommend it, if you are a fan of the tv show. It's not as scary now, but it is fun to watch.
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Excellent PurchaseReview created: 03/05/07
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Merchandise arrived in a timely fashion, in good condition and as advertised. Would do business with this seller again without any hesitation.
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THE NIGHT STALKER, THE NIGHT STRANGLERTHIS DVD WAS A GOOD ONE SINCE IT HAD THE STORY OF THE UNDERGROUND
TOUR OF SEATTLE. I SAW THIS ONE WHEN IT WAS ON TV YEARS AGO.
IT WAS INTERESTING SHOWING SEATTLE UNDERGROUND. THE CITY BELOW THE
CITY. THE OTHER EPISODES WHERE GOOD TOO. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS
DVD TO ANYONE THAT LIKES A GOOD MYSTERY AND THE PARANORMAL.
TOUR OF SEATTLE. I SAW THIS ONE WHEN IT WAS ON TV YEARS AGO.
IT WAS INTERESTING SHOWING SEATTLE UNDERGROUND. THE CITY BELOW THE
CITY. THE OTHER EPISODES WHERE GOOD TOO. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS
DVD TO ANYONE THAT LIKES A GOOD MYSTERY AND THE PARANORMAL.
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The Night StalkerReview created: 06/16/06
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This is a excellent video, it was just like looking at tv back in the 70's
minus the commericals. the clarity was better than tv. I would recommend this to anyone that is a old tv fan or a collector.
minus the commericals. the clarity was better than tv. I would recommend this to anyone that is a old tv fan or a collector.
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