The Bat People

Jan 15, 1974

1h 35m

★ 3.5

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Horror

Production Companies

American International Pictures

Eastborne Productions

The Bat People Trailers

Cast

Dr. John Beck

Stewart Moss

Cathy Beck

Marianne McAndrew

Sergeant Ward

Michael Pataki

Dr. Kipling

Paul Carr

Tramp

Arthur Space

Motel Owner

Robert Berk

Ms. Jax

Pat Delaney

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