Product ReviewsThe Night Stalker/The Night Strangler (DVD, 2004)

Two classics that started the series.

Talk about going back in time! The two T.V. movies that later started the series. Darren McGavin as Kolchack at his best. The Night Stalker(1971)about a reporter after a vampire in Las Vegas. The trials and tribulations involved are classic. The Night Strangler(1972) where Kolchack has to go after a madman dating back to the American Civil War, and whose hunting ground is Seattle. Very enjoyable for the era. I vaguely remember being a kid seeing the series(1974-75), and getting a fright now and then. I am very pleased to have added this particular double feature to my collection.Read full review...

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Not Bad, but not great

These movies introduced the character of Karl Kolchak. This was the predecessor of the series "Kolchak: The Night Stalker". These television movies are not great cinema, but are entertaining. The characters are engaging but they do not create an lasting impression. These shows are a great introduction to the series that followed.Read full review...

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Just the beginning

Carl Kolchak made his debut here in these two made-for-TV movies that first aired before the TV series.

The first movie "The Night Stalker" aired in 1972 and had the highest ratings for a TV movie of it's time. It was so popular the it spawned the sequel "The Night Strangler" in 1973 and then the series "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" in 1974.

The first movie features Carl investigating a series of Las Vegas murders were each victim had been bitten in the neck and drained of blood. Carl's often outlandish theories almost always get him in trouble with the police or his editor. Here he set out to prove the truth and discovers a modern-day vampire.

"The Night Strangler" features Carl, now in Seattle, chasing a serial killer who commits a spree of murders every 21 years.

Kolchak, played brilliantly by the late Darren McGavin, drags us deeply into these mysteries. There is a great ensemble cast (many of whom will appear on the TV series) in each movie.

Both screenplays are by Richard Matheson, who wrote for the Twilight Zone in the '60's.
Overall quality is good, considering this is 1970's television. Soundtracks are in English mono, with English, Spanish, and French subtitles.Read full review...

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I liked this Movie when I was a Kid and I like the Night Strangler even better since I lived near Seattle at the time I saw this show aired I always wanted to check out the Seattle Underground.
Those two movies were mande for T.V.
A reporter find spooky going ons and Government officials try to cover it up. Sound familier?
Those cheap made for T.V. movies of the week were well done and aired pior before WaterGate.
I ordered My first dvd for about $12.00. Sadly I misplaced it and now it's going for 20 to 40 dollars.
I always knew it was good, but other people buying it for that amount with no complaints.
Not bad for a T.V. movie that aired in 1972.
You won't find other moives been charged that amount. Word gotten around how good it is.
I could tell you more but I do not want to give away the story lines.
You can check with other reviewers for more depth and try to find bargins to get it at a lower price.
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The Night Stalker, The ? Night Strangler

I have always love this series!!! I hated that it was ever canceled. The first movie, I had already seen, but the second was even better than the first! If you are looking for old fashioned ghouley entertainment, you need look no further. Comedy and horror walk hand in hand as Kolchek Looks for a murderer who never dies. He has existed since the Civil War by drinking an "eternal youth" potion. The main ingredient in this potion is none other than "Human Blood"! Join Kolcheck, ace reporter, as he steps on toes, risks his life, and pokes his nose into everyones business to get the story.Read full review...

Original made for TV movies OUTSTANDING

This is a DVD of the original 2 made for TV movies that started the night stalker show! These were well acted and it was such a blast to watch them, it brought me back to when I was a kid and developing a taste for the strange or different. The acting is top notch and the production quality is fantastic. They don't make em like this anymore. Treat yourself to this double feather! worth every penny!! Thank you

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Two old favorites on one DVD. The movies look and sound terrific!

One of my all time favorite made for TV movies from the 1970's. Every time I watch it I am surprised at how good it is. The picture and sound quality is great. Even though this was shot over 50 years ago it looks great on today's HDTV's.Read full review...

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Entertaining!

Great price for these 2 movies on 1 new DVD. The old Night Stalker series has been on tv lately, but not the two original movies. I remembered them from years ago, and enjoyed watching again.

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Be Care full what you seek in life and places you go

Caused many are my are traps , as well at night folks borrow your ka s for things they do and experienced into other realms not reach able with out your energy’s Read full review...

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good old fashion scary movies to watch on a weekend night!

despite two old movies from 1971-72 these two tv movies are excellent! if you like scary movies that are not gory but have suspense with comedy bits thrown in ,you will like these two movies. well worth the money and will be a lot of fun to watch especially at Halloween time!Read full review...

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The main character is portrayed as a low life in both films,

I was disappointed in the film because there were several aspects in both films that were historically inaccurate. Even though it is almost science fiction, the two stories were not that well acted. I was expecting a Perry Mason or a Maddix character and was presented with this clown.Read full review...

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