The Bat People(1974)
After the sun has set and the night wind has died comes the hour of the bat people!
The Bat People Synopsis
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.
The Bat People (1974) is a horror film directed by Jerry Jameson, released on January 15, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Stewart Moss, Marianne McAndrew, Michael Pataki and Paul Carr. Viewers rate it 3.6 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerry Jameson
- Writers:
- Lou Shaw
- Producers:
- Lou Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew F. Leonetti
- Production:
- American International Pictures, Eastborne Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Bat People (1974) Trailer
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The Bat People Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stewart Moss
as Dr. John Beck
Marianne McAndrew
as Cathy Beck
Michael Pataki
as Sergeant Ward
Paul Carr
as Dr. Kipling
Arthur Space
as Tramp
- Robert Berk
Robert Berk
as Motel Owner
Pat Delaney
as Ms. Jax
- George Paulsin
George Paulsin
as Boy in Pickup
- Bonnie Van Dyke
Bonnie Van Dyke
as Girl in Pickup
- Jennifer Kulik
Jennifer Kulik
as Nurse
- Laurie Jefferson
Laurie Jefferson
as Nurse
Key crew
Directed by Jerry Jameson, written by Lou Shaw, produced by Lou Shaw.
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The Bat People Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.6/10 from 45 ratings.
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The Bat People – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bat People online?
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The Bat People (1974) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Bat People?
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The main cast of The Bat People (1974) includes Stewart Moss, Marianne McAndrew, Michael Pataki, Paul Carr and Arthur Space. The film was directed by Jerry Jameson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bat People released?
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The Bat People was released on January 15, 1974 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Bat People worth watching?
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The Bat People (1974) holds an average rating of 3.6 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Bat People?
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Yes. The official The Bat People trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.