How richard ramirez became known as the night stalker. Hes first seen trying to cut through a chainlink fence to steal scrap that he can sell for pocket money. The original night stalker is the name given to an unidentified serial killer and rapist who murdered at least ten people in southern california from 1979 through 1986. The night stalker 1972 tt0067490 wisecracking reporter carl kolchak investigates a string of gruesome murders in las vegas. While the night stalkers budget doesnt afford it the slickness of american crime story, the. The night stalker 2016 an attorney bellamy young tries to get convicted serial killer richard ramirez lou diamond phillips to confess to crimes attributed to a.
An account of serial killer richard ramirez and his rampage in california during the mid1980s. Bodies stack high when a group of hooligans break into a tiny unassuming grocery store and end up the newest victims of a family of depraved and sadistic serial killers. These elements add to the book and to the character of kolchak. Following two tv movies 1972s the night stalker and 1973s the night strangler, kolchak. Sep 06, 2014 a good newsman is an amoral newsman in dan gilroys violently entertaining feature debut. High resolution official theatrical movie poster for the night stalker 1987. Apr 25, 2014 kolchak, the night stalker intro the intro to the night stalker series, season one, 1974.
Some people think that woodward and bernstein define the modern journalist. Jun, 2016 the night stalker does that job ably while simultaneously exploring the mans biography, in interviewflashback sequences informed by philip carlos biography. Nightcrawler is a 2014 american neonoir thriller film written and directed by dan gilroy in his feature directorial debut. Starring the late character actor darren mcgavin who will be forever remembered as the dad from a christmas story, the show followed newspaper reporter carl kolchak as he investigated. The night stalker does that job ably while simultaneously exploring the mans biography, in interviewflashback sequences informed by philip carlos biography. This remake of the 1972 tv movieturnedseries followed a journalist. The night stalker 2014 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. With bellamy young, lou diamond phillips, louis herthum, annalisa cochrane. The great northfield minnesota raid full movie, western, english, entire film free full westerns duration. Richard ramirez was an american serial killer who broke into california homes, raping and torturing more than 25 victims and killing at least over a twoyear rampage. An industry report speculates that after his falling out with marvel, director edgar wrights next project could be a remake of kolchak.
The night stalker movie official description, according to lifetime this thriller tells the story of kit, an attorney who travels to san quentin on an impossible mission to clear the name of a death row inmate in texas someone she believes has been wrongly accused of murders actually perpetrated by ramirez. It was directed by megan griffiths, who wrote the screenplay, and stars lou diamond phillips, bellamy young, chelle sherrill, and benjamin barrett. John llewellyn moxey, darren mcgavin, carol lynley. A common theme in the film is the symbiotic relationship between unethical. The night stalker is coming to us on lifetime on sunday june 12 at 9 p. The night stalker, the uniquely eerie mystery series that paved the way for the x files, comes to dvd for the first time with all 20 original episode from the 197475 emmy r nominated series. There are many elements of the book that did not make it in too the movie. This remake of the 1972 tv movie turnedseries followed a journalist who tracks a serial killer into the world of the. Jake gyllenhaal and riz ahmed in nightcrawler 2014 dan gilroy and jake. The night stalker 2016 cast and crew an attorney bellamy young tries to get convicted serial killer richard ramirez lou diamond phillips to confess. It featured a fictional chicago wire service reportercarl kolchak, played by darren mcgavinwho investigated mysterious crimes with unlikely causes, particularly those that law enforcement authorities would not follow up. When it comes to horror that was shot for tv it just doesnt get any better than kolchak the night stalker. The crimes initially centered on east sacramento where at least fifty women were sexually assaulted between june 18, 1976, and july 5, 1979.
The night stalker followed carl colchak darren mcgavin, a chicago reporter who investigated bizarre cases, usually involving monsters, aliens, and other. When louis bloom, a con man desperate for work, muscles into the world of l. Edgar wright to direct johnny depp in the night stalker feb 22, 2012. Ramirez is featured in the fifth and ninth seasons of the fx horror anthology series, firstly being portrayed by anthony ruivivar and then later by zach villa. The films director edgar wright last directed baby driver and the worlds end. The night stalker 1972 and the night strangler 1973. The original night stalker aka the east area rapist. The film was produced by alisa tager and matthew brady plot. Having seen the tv movie many times i had to read the book. The night stalker and it featured one of my favorite actors, darren mcgavin. Devincentis last wrote lay the favorite and journey to the center of the earth 3d. Mar 16, 2014 this feature is not available right now. And it just so happens that over two years ago, wright was attached to direct an adaptation of the night stalker, the abc madefortv film.
It featured a fictional chicago wire service repor. The night stalker news, posters, trailers, images, cast and plot. You leave the movie theatre with a slightly sick feeling of guilt after watching. May 27, 2014 following two tv movies 1972s the night stalker and 1973s the night strangler, kolchak. Jun 09, 2016 the night stalker movie official description, according to lifetime this thriller tells the story of kit, an attorney who travels to san quentin on an impossible mission to clear the name of a death row inmate in texas someone she believes has been wrongly accused of murders actually perpetrated by ramirez. The night stalker 1971 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The night stalker took tv by storm and racked up the biggest ever tv movie ratings and while the night strangler didnt quite match those ratings, it was a winner both with numbers and with horror. The subject matter will be tailored to fit disneys family film mandate and likely a pg rating. Several critics listed nightcrawler as one of the best films of 2014 and it received various accolades, including a best original screenplay. The night stalker 2014 upcoming movies movie database. The movies hero, lou bloom jake gyllenhaal, is a man living on the fringes. The night stalker is almost documentarylike in the way the scenes with the vampire are filmed. The real name of the night stalker is richard ramirez and he terrorized californians during a brutal spree of violence through the spring and summer months of 1985, as reported by cnn. Jan 01, 2012 edgar wright to direct johnny depp in the night stalker feb 22, 2012.
Edgar wrights night stalker reboot with johnny depp may. The night stalker 2016 cast and crew an attorney bellamy young tries to get convicted serial killer richard ramirez lou diamond phillips to confess to crimes attributed to a death row inmate. Directed by john llewellyn moxey and produced by dan curtis, best known at the time for dark shadows, the night stalker became abcs highest rated original tv movie and the most widely viewed tv movie to date. Jun 10, 2016 the night stalker is coming to us on lifetime on sunday june 12 at 9 p. Nightcrawler stars jake gyllenhaal as an obsessive the. Karl kolchak is a reporter who covers crime stories. The night stalkerthe night strangler double feature. The night stalker is a 2016 film directed by megan griffiths based on the life of richard ramirez. A look at the the night stalker behindthescenes crew and production team. The night stalker is one of the best made for tv movies ever created, a near perfect.
One of the first tv movies that i can recall enjoying is a vampire thriller from more than 40 years ago. But the night strangler has spookier sets, better lighting and more creative camerawork. Jake gyllenhaal is louis, a thief, a liar, an american success story. Darren mcgavin stars as carl kolchak, a headstrong. Dubbed the night stalker by the news media, ramirez was one of the most vicious killers in u. The night stalker 1972 by michael arruda today we look at memorable quotes from one of my favorite horror movies from the 1970s, the night stalker 1972 starring darren mcgavin in the role that most of us consider to be his signature role, the inexorable reporter carl kolchak. The night stalker 2016 an attorney bellamy young tries to get convicted serial killer richard ramirez lou diamond phillips to confess to crimes attributed to a death row inmate. While driving late at night, he happens upon cameramen filming a car wreck. Starring the late character actor darren mcgavin who will be forever remembered as the dad from a christmas story, the show followed newspaper reporter carl kolchak as he investigated mysterious crimes which often involved supernatural. The night stalker aired on abc on january 11, 1972. Everything you need to know about the night stalker movie. The night stalker, created by jeff rice and starring darren mcgavin. Nightcrawler is a 2014 american thriller film written and directed by dan gilroy.
Edgar wrights night stalker reboot with johnny depp may be. Kolchak the night stalker movie 1972 by dean davis. It has thrills, it has chills and it earned the highestever ratings for a tv movie to that date i believe the mark stood for at least two years. Nightcrawler is a pulsepounding thriller set in the nocturnal underbelly of. The night stalker aired on abc for a single season in 1974 1975. On school nights, our parents didnt let us watch tv until after wed taken a bath, and we both wanted to get into and out of the bathroom in time for kolchak. Lifetime channel kolchak the night stalker 1972 movie by inezdavis45.
The night stalker is a 2016 american dramatic film about the serial killer richard ramirez. The movie did so well, in fact, that it was released as a theatrical vehicle abroad. Jun, 2016 the real name of the night stalker is richard ramirez and he terrorized californians during a brutal spree of violence through the spring and summer months of 1985, as reported by cnn. Night stalker 1 youtube first movie and i do not own this. Johnny depp stars as carl kolchak, the intrepid reporter whose unconfirmed encounters with supernatural beings has made everyone, including his editor, a. In 1974 i was ten years old, and i got into a fight with my brother over a television show. Night stalker was a ratings giant, capturing for then a record viewing audience 54 share. Curtisregular robert cobert provides the music for both, and its even a richer score in the second movie. Johnny depp stars as carl kolchak, the intrepid reporter whose unconfirmed encounters with supernatural beings has made everyone, including his editor, a skeptic in this remake of the kolchak.