The Bat People (1974)
The Bat People (1974)
After the sun has set and the night wind has died comes the hour of the bat people!
Dr. John Beck, recently married, decides to take his wife, Cathy, spelunking in Carlsbad Cavern. While there, Dr. Beck, who specializes in bats, is bitten by a fruit bat. He is then, inexplicably, transformed into a vampire bat. While he escapes and seeks help from another doctor, it is clear the treatments are not working. In fact, they are aggravating his condition. Dr. Beck unwittingly goes on a killing spree, catching the attention of Sergeant Ward.

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Cast

Stewart Moss Stewart Moss As: Dr. John Beck
Marianne McAndrew Marianne McAndrew As: Cathy Beck
Michael Pataki Michael Pataki As: Sergeant Ward
Paul Carr Paul Carr As: Dr. Kipling
Arthur Space Arthur Space As: Tramp
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Storyline

Dr. John Beck, recently married, decides to take his wife, Cathy, spelunking in Carlsbad Cavern. While there, Dr. Beck, who specializes in bats, is bitten by a fruit bat. He is then, inexplicably, transformed into a vampire bat. While he escapes and seeks help from another doctor, it is clear the treatments are not working. In fact, they are aggravating his condition. Dr. Beck unwittingly goes on a killing spree, catching the attention of Sergeant Ward.


Tagline: After the sun has set and the night wind has died comes the hour of the bat people!
Certification: PG

Details

Genres: Horror

Language: English

Release Date: 15 January 1974

Country: US

Runtime: 95m

Company Credits

Company: American International Pictures, Eastborne Productions

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Cast

Stewart Moss

Stewart Moss

Dr. John Beck

Marianne McAndrew

Marianne McAndrew

Cathy Beck

Michael Pataki

Michael Pataki

Sergeant Ward

Paul Carr

Paul Carr

Dr. Kipling

Arthur Space

Arthur Space

Tramp

Robert Berk

Robert Berk

Motel Owner

Pat Delaney

Pat Delaney

Ms. Jax

Directed By

Writing Credits

Lou Shaw

Lou Shaw

Writer

Production Crew

Lou Shaw

Lou Shaw

Producer

Edited By

Not currently known.

Costume and Makeup

Stan Winston

Stan Winston

Makeup Designer

Sound

Not currently known.

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Matthew F. Leonetti

Matthew F. Leonetti

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Not currently known.

Other Crew

Stan Winston

Stan Winston

Makeup Effects

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