

The Bat People
1974 · Movie · 1h 35m · PG
Horror
"After the sun has set and the night wind has died comes the hour of the bat people!"
Overview
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.
Ratings
IMDb
2.8/10
Key crew
- Jerry JamesonDirector
- Lou ShawWriter
Cast
- Stewart MossDr. John Beck
- Marianne McAndrewCathy Beck
- Michael PatakiSergeant Ward
- Paul CarrDr. Kipling
- Arthur SpaceTramp
- Robert BerkMotel Owner
- Pat DelaneyMs. Jax
- George PaulsinBoy in Pickup
- Bonnie Van DykeGirl in Pickup
- Jennifer KulikNurse
- Laurie JeffersonNurse
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Themes
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