Question 1

Why does the killer in The Night Strangler reappear every 21 years?

Accepted Answer

The synopsis states that every 21 years for the past century, a killer murders several people, drains their blood, and disappears into the night.

Question 2

What was the planned third installment in The Night Strangler franchise?

Accepted Answer

A planned third installment titled 'The Night Killers' was scripted, featuring Kolchak in Honolulu investigating a cover-up involving UFOs, a nuclear power plant, and androids. ABC opted to develop a TV series instead.

Question 3

Which actor died shortly after The Night Strangler was released?

Accepted Answer

Wally Cox, who played Titus Berry, died suddenly about a month after the movie's release. This was his final feature-length production.

Question 4

What festival did Kolchak cover after being taken off the strangler case?

Accepted Answer

Vincenzo assigned Kolchak to cover the Daffodil Festival in Puyallup. In real life, Darren McGavin attended Puyallup High School, and the festival was in its 40th year in 1973.

Question 5

Who directed The Night Strangler and who played the lead role?

Accepted Answer

Dan Curtis directed the film, and Darren McGavin played reporter Carl Kolchak.

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