The Night Stalker_
"A real horror story…"
Wisecracking reporter Carl Kolchak investigates a string of murders in Las Vegas and suspects the culprit is a vampire. His editor thinks he's crazy and the police think he's a nuisance, so Kolchak takes matters into his own hands.
Starring
Darren McGavin, Carol Lynley, Simon Oakland
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Night Stalker was released 54 years ago in 1972.
Overview
Wisecracking reporter Carl Kolchak investigates a string of murders in Las Vegas and suspects the culprit is a vampire. His editor thinks he's crazy and the ...
The Night Stalker is a Mystery, Horror, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 14m.
CAST (20)
Darren McGavin
Carl Kolchak
Carol Lynley
Gail Foster
Simon Oakland
Tony Vincenzo
Ralph Meeker
Bernie Jenks
Claude Akins
Sheriff Warren A. Butcher
Charles McGraw
Police Chief Ed Masterson
Kent Smith
District Attorney Tom Paine
Elisha Cook Jr.
Mickey Crawford
Stanley Adams
Fred Hurley
Larry Linville
Dr. Robert Makurji
Jordan Rhodes
Dr. John O'Brien
Barry Atwater
Janos Skorzeny
Edward Faulkner
Las Vegas Policeman (uncredited)
Virginia Gregg
Mrs. Brandon (uncredited)
Buddy Joe Hooker
Intern (uncredited)
IC
Irene Cagen
Edward Faulkner
SF
Sig Frohlich
EG
Eddie Garrett
Virginia Gregg
BOX OFFICE
$450K
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
74 min (1h 14m)
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (129 votes)
Budget
$450,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Night Stalker about?
Wisecracking reporter Carl Kolchak investigates a string of murders in Las Vegas and suspects the culprit is a vampire. His editor thinks he's crazy and the police think he's a nuisance, so Kolchak takes matters into his own hands.
How long is The Night Stalker?
The Night Stalker has a runtime of 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Who stars in The Night Stalker?
The cast of The Night Stalker includes Darren McGavin, Carol Lynley, Simon Oakland, Ralph Meeker, Claude Akins.
What is the rating of The Night Stalker?
The Night Stalker has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 129 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Mystery
Horror
Thriller
TV Movie
