The Bat People (1974)

01/15/1974 (US) • 1h 35m

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.

Top Billed Cast

Stewart Moss

Dr. John Beck

Michael Pataki

Sergeant Ward

Paul Carr

Dr. Kipling

Robert Berk

Motel Owner


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

bat

turns into animal

bats

carlsbad caverns

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