---
title: "The Night Strangler"
year: 1973
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-night-strangler-1973"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 32021
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Night Strangler (1973) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-night-strangler-1973

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Night Strangler is a film first released in 1973. Catalogued under TV Movie, Horror, Mystery, Crime. Produced and broadcast by ABC Circle Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Reporter Carl Kolchak investigates a terrifying series of ritualistic blood-draining murders in Seattle."

### Why Watch
- features reporter Carl Kolchak
- follows a compelling serial killer mystery

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited modern availability information
- Tone & Suitability: Contains dark themes involving bizarre murders and blood-draining.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, investigative, dark, classic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-night-strangler-1973#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dan Curtis
- **Networks / Studios**: ABC Circle Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Darren McGavin** as *Carl Kolchak*
- **Jo Ann Pflug** as *Louise Harper*
- **Simon Oakland** as *Tony Vincenzo*
- **Scott Brady** as *Capt. Schubert*
- **Wally Cox** as *Mr. Berry*
- **Margaret Hamilton** as *Prof. Crabwell*
- **Richard Anderson** as *Dr. Richard Malcolm*
- **John Carradine** as *Llewellyn Crossbinder*
- **Al Lewis** as *Tramp*
- **Nina Wayne** as *Charisma Beauty*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character in The Night Strangler?
The main character is reporter Carl Kolchak.

### Q: Where does Carl Kolchak work in this film?
He works for a local paper in Seattle.

### Q: What is the nature of the crimes Kolchak investigates?
He investigates a string of bizarre murders where victims are drained of their blood.

### Q: How often do these murders occur according to the synopsis?
They occur every 21 years over the past century.

### Q: What year was The Night Strangler released?
The film was released in 1973.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Night Strangler — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/32021)
- [The Night Strangler (1973) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1882-the-night-strangler/prehled/)
- [Night Strangler, The (TV film) 66% [The Night Strangler…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/175957-night-strangler-the-tv-film)

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