A newspaper publisher listens to the personal tapes of investigative reporter David Norliss, who has disappeared during an investigation. The tapes tell the story of that investigation, involving a recent widow whose late husband has been seen working in his private studio. As Norliss and the widow investigate, they unravel a plot involving Voodoo and the walking dead.
The Norliss Tapes (1973) is a horror, tv movie and thriller film directed by Dan Curtis, released on February 21, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Roy Thinnes, Don Porter, Angie Dickinson and Claude Akins. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
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Roy Thinnes
as David Norliss
Don Porter
as Sanford T. Evans
Angie Dickinson
as Ellen Sterns Cort
Claude Akins
as Sheriff Tom Hartley
Michele Carey
as Marsha Sterns
Vonetta McGee
as Mme. Jeckiel
Hurd Hatfield
as Charles Langdon
Robert Mandan
as George Rosen
Stanley Adams
as Truck Driver
Bob Schott
as Sargoth
George DiCenzo
as Man in Langdon Gallery
Patrick Wright
as Larry Mather
Directed by Dan Curtis, written by William F. Nolan and Fred Mustard Stewart, produced by Dan Curtis.
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 28 ratings.
_**Dan Curtis attempts another “Night Stalker” with Roy Thinnes**_ A writer in the greater San Francisco area (Thinnes) is assigned to investigate supposedly supernatural happenings, which leads him to the case of a widow in Monterey (Angie Dickinson) who claims she was attacked by her deceased artist husband (Nick Dimitri). Don Porter plays his publisher and Claude Akins a skeptical sheriff. A television…
Reviewed on May 4, 2022
61/100 Made-for-TV movie centered around a set of tapes made by a paranormal investigator / debunker / author who details his experiences dealing with a zombie trying to summon a demon. Pretty typical for its time but handled extremely well by veteran supernatural director Dan Curtis with Roy Thinnes and Angie Dickinson taking it all very seriously. Great tense moments with Dickinson's dead husband, now wandering…
Reviewed on March 22, 2026
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The main cast of The Norliss Tapes (1973) includes Roy Thinnes, Don Porter, Angie Dickinson, Claude Akins and Michele Carey. The film was directed by Dan Curtis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Norliss Tapes was released on February 21, 1973 and runs for 1h 12m.
The Norliss Tapes (1973) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, tv movie and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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