The Night Strangler

1973

1 hr. 14 min.

Horror

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100%

6 Reviews

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Reporter Kolchak (Darren McGavin) searches Seattle for a killer who seems to be strangling his victims every 20 years and taking a little of their blood.

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Tim O

Loved Kolchak back in the 70s. Still enjoy rewatching 'em. I'd like to think they could be reworked and brought back - but looking at the damage they do these day's, 're-imaging' solid original material, I guess they're better left intact in the form Darren McGaven originally delivered them in...

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/18/23

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CodyZamboni

Worthy sequel to The Night Stalker, helmed by veterans Dan Curtis and Richard Matheson. More comic scenes this time, but still retains the creepy, eeire vibe in this tale of a killer seeking immortality. I like how Kolchak undercovers clues thru hard nosed research, and bending the rules to get information. I also enjoyed Kolchak's new hot belly dancing sidekick well played by Joann Pflug. The sequences in the Seattle underground city also add to the suspense factor.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/30/23

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George A

Amazing sequel to "The Night Stalker" and a must-see for all fans of the Kolchak TV series.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/06/21

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johnathon w

Solid sequel to the classic "The Night Stalker", that suffers from repeating the beats of the first movie (like most sequels) but still manages enough horror & humor for a fun viewing. Darren McGavin remains perfection as Karl Kolchak, a talented reporter when not tripping over his own ego. This time, he plays Kolchak more for laughs but also a man now aware of the supernatural, thus when clues to the strangler start pointing that way, Kolchak doesn't hesitate to look. Behind the camera, Dan Curtis does solid job continuing the story, with more humor this time while Richard Matheson's script is just as sharp & funny. The downside is that it follows too many of the beats of the original, along with a rather anti-climatic ending. Overall, still fun viewing for Kolchak fans, thus a must for any true horror fan.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Almost as scary as the Night Stalker....the villain in Night Strangler can actually speak!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Another solid outing with Kolchack. This time he's tracking down a.. zombie? ghoul? immortal? I don't know what it was, but it's a fun hunt. The interplay between McGavin and his editor is what makes this series soo engaging.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/29/19

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Dan Curtis

Director

W. Lyle Richardson

Carl Kolchak

Jo Ann Pflug

Louise Harper

Simon Oakland

Tony Vincenzo

Scott Brady

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Wally Cox

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Chuck O'Leary

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Rated: 3/5

Oct 6, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Aug 29, 2005

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Jon Niccum

Lawrence Journal-World

Interesting spin on the Jack the Ripper legend

Rated: 3/5

Jun 7, 2003

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Beth Accomando

KPBS.org

Darren McGavin creates one of the great TV characters in reporter Carl Kolchak.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 13, 2003

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Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Great sequel to The Night Stalker

Rated: 4/5

Dec 4, 2002

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Jeffrey Westhoff

Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Rated: 3/5

Jul 26, 2002

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Synopsis

Reporter Kolchak (Darren McGavin) searches Seattle for a killer who seems to be strangling his victims every 20 years and taking a little of their blood.

Director: Dan Curtis
Screenwriter: Richard Matheson
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English