The Bat People

"After the sun has set and the night wind has died comes the hour of the bat people!"

Jan 24 1974 PG 1h 33m
Horror, Romance

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.

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Plot

A doctor specializing in bats, and his new wife interrupt their honeymoon to go spelunking in Carlsbad Cavern. There he is bitten by a fruit bat and inexplicably undergoes a transformation into a vampire bat. He ultimately escapes, however, escaping back to the caves. His wife, infected by her husband, kills the local constabulary and goes to join him.

Written by

Lou Shaw

Directed by

Jerry Jameson

Cast

Stewart Moss, Marianne McAndrew, Michael Pataki

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

American International Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

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The Bat People (1974) - Official Trailer
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