The Bat People
“After the sun has set and the night wind has died comes the hour of the bat people!”
1974•PG•1h 35m•3.6•Released
Horror
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.
Director
Jerry Jameson
Writer
Lou Shaw
Languages
English
Studio
American International Pictures
Cast
Stewart Moss
Dr. John Beck
Marianne McAndrew
Cathy Beck
Michael Pataki
Sergeant Ward
Paul Carr
Dr. Kipling
Arthur Space
Tramp
Robert Berk
Motel Owner
Pat Delaney
Ms. Jax
George Paulsin
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Bonnie Van Dyke
Girl in Pickup
Jennifer Kulik
Nurse
Laurie Jefferson
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Production
Company
American International Pictures
Company
Eastborne Productions
Producer
Lou Shaw
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