The Bat People

The Bat People
Directed by Jerry Jameson
Produced by Lou Shaw
Written by Lou Shaw
Starring Stewart Moss
Marianne McAndrew
Michael Pataki
Paul Carr
Arthur Space
Distributed by American International Pictures
Release dates
 January 30, 1974
Running time
 95 minutes
Country United States
Language English

The Bat People is a 1974 film directed by Jerry Jameson and distributed by American International Pictures. Starring Stewart Moss and Marianne McAndrew, the film tells the story of a doctor who, after being bitten by a bat in a cave, undergoes an accelerating transformation into a man-bat creature.

The Bat People is also known by two alternate titles: It Lives By Night and It’s Alive.[1]

Plot

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.

Cast

Parody

The film was featured in the tenth season of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) on July 18, 1999, under the name It Lives By Night.

Reception

The film performed poorly at the box office.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Gary A. Smith, The American International Pictures Video Guide, McFarland 2009 p 19
  2. ↑ The dime-store way to make movies-and money By Aljean Harmetz. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 04 Aug 1974: 202.

External links

Mystery Science Theater 3000