The Night Strangler (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1973, The Night Strangler is a crime, horror, mystery and tv movie film directed by Dan Curtis, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. After being run out of Las Vegas, reporter Carl Kolchak heads for Seattle and another reporting job with the local paper. It's not long before he is on the trail of another string of bizarre murders. It seems that every 21 years, for the past century, a killer kills a certain number of people, drains them of their blood and then disappears into the night. Kolchak is on his trail, but can he stop him?
Who’s in it. The Night Strangler stars Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak, Jo Ann Pflug as Louise Harper, Simon Oakland as Tony Vincenzo and Scott Brady as Capt. Schubert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Night Strangler has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night Strangler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Strangler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Strangler (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Night Strangler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Night Strangler worth watching?
- The Night Strangler holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, horror, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night Strangler?
- The Night Strangler stars Darren McGavin, Jo Ann Pflug, Simon Oakland, Scott Brady and Wally Cox.