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 date(s) | 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. After being bitten by a bat in a cave, a doctor undergoes an accelerating transformation into a man-bat creature.
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[edit] Synopsis
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.
[edit] Parody
The film was featured in the final season of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) on July 18, 1999.
[edit] Trivia
- The Bat People was makeup artist Stan Winston’s first full length feature. He would go on to win 3 Oscars for Best Effects: Jurassic Park, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and Aliens [1].
- Stewart Moss (Dr. John Beck) and Marianne McAndrew (Cathy Beck) are married in real life.
- The Bat People is also known by two alternate titles: It Lives By Night and It’s Alive.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
[edit] 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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