The Bat People (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 1974, The Bat People is a horror film directed by Jerry Jameson, running about 95 minutes. “After the sun has set and the night wind has died comes the hour of the bat people!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Bat People stars Stewart Moss as Dr. John Beck, Marianne McAndrew as Cathy Beck, Michael Pataki as Sergeant Ward and Paul Carr as Dr. Kipling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, The Bat People has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bat People page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bat People tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bat People (1974)?
- In US, The Bat People is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bat People worth watching?
- The Bat People holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bat People?
- The Bat People stars Stewart Moss, Marianne McAndrew, Michael Pataki, Paul Carr and Arthur Space.
- When was The Bat People released?
- The Bat People was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.