The Bat People (1974)
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.
Where to watch The Bat People
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+, Philo +2 | — | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
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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. The Bat People is a Horror movie, released on 1974-01-15, runtime 95 minutes.
Is The Bat People worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Bat People 3.6 out of 10 from 45 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Bat People?
In the United States, The Bat People streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jerry Jameson
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
- Pat Delaney as Ms. Jax
- George Paulsin as Boy in Pickup
- Bonnie Van Dyke as Girl in Pickup
- Jennifer Kulik as Nurse
- Laurie Jefferson as Nurse
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