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The Bat People
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1974 film directed by Jerry Jameson
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3.6Dr. 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.
Released: 1974-01-1595 minDir: Jerry JamesonHorror
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Cast
- Stewart Moss as Dr. John Beck
- Marianne McAndrew as Cathy Beck
- Michael Pataki as Sergeant Ward
- Paul Carr as Dr. Kipling
- Arthur Space as Tramp
- Robert Berk as Motel Owner
Themes
- bat
- turns into animal
- bats
- carlsbad caverns
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- vampire film
- Country of origin
- United States
- Original language
- English language
- Director
- Jerry Jameson
- Cast member
- Arthur Space
- Cinematographer
- Matthew F. Leonetti
- Duration
- 91
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- publication date
- 1974-01-01
- title
- The Bat People
- distributed by
- American International Pictures
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