The Bat People
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| 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
- Stewart Moss as Dr. John Beck
- Marianne McAndrew as Cathy Beck
- Michael Pataki as Sgt. Ward
- Paul Carr as Dr. Kipling
- Arthur Space as the Tramp
- Robert Berk as the Motel Owner
- Pat Delaney as Ms. Jax
- George Paulsin as Boy in Pickup
- Bonnie Van Dyke as Girl in Pickup
- Jennifer Kulik as Nurse/Victim (credited as Jeni Kulik)
- Laurie Brooks Jefferson as Nurse
- Herb Pierce as Park Ranger (Uncredited)
Locations
The film was shot primarily on location in Bishop, California in the summer of 1973. A number of local landmarks including the old downtown area are seen at various points in the film.
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]
See also
References
- ↑ Gary A. Smith, The American International Pictures Video Guide, McFarland 2009 p 19
- ↑ 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
- "Mystery Science Theater 3000" It Lives by Night (TV episode 1999) at the Internet Movie Database
- Episode guide: 1010- IT Lives By Night
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