The Bat People (1974)

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

93 min★ 2.8 · 2,794 votes

• Horror
• Romance

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.

Release date

January 15, 1974

Country of origin

United States