The Bat People (1974)

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

The Bat People (1974) poster

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
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Matthew F. Leonetti
Production: American International Pictures, Eastborne Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

bat, turns into animal, bats, carlsbad caverns

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bat People about?
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.
Who directed The Bat People?
The Bat People was directed by Jerry Jameson.
Who stars in The Bat People?
The Bat People stars Stewart Moss, Marianne McAndrew, Michael Pataki, Paul Carr, Arthur Space, Robert Berk.
How long is The Bat People?
The Bat People has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is The Bat People?
The Bat People is a Horror film.
Where was The Bat People produced?
The Bat People was produced in United States of America.