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Crackle of Death (1976)

1976-03-28 · 1h 32m · EN
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The first of two Kolchak: The Night Stalker compilation TV films. It combines two episodes of the Kolchak TV series, Firefall (about the ghost of an arsonist that tries to take over a renowned conductor's body as his doppelgänger) and The Energy Eater (about a Native American bear-spirit haunting a newly built hospital) and adds new narration by Darren McGavin.

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Don WeisDirectorAlexander GrasshoffDirector

Top billed cast

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Darren McGavinDarren McGavinCarl KolchakSimon OaklandSimon OaklandTony VincenzoCarol Ann SusiCarol Ann SusiMonique MarmelsteinWilliam SmithWilliam SmithShaman Jim ElkhornElaine GiftosElaine GiftosNurse Janice EisenFred BeirFred BeirRyder BondPhilip CareyPhilip CareySgt. MayerDavid DoyleDavid DoyleMr. CardinaleTom DrakeTom DrakeDon KibbeyMichael StrongMichael StrongRobert YuroRobert YuroJoyce JillsonJoyce Jillson

Keywords

Chicago, illinoisDemonic possessionDoppelgängerVengeful ghostNative american folkloreArsonistHaunted hospitalOrchestra conductor

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Horror · Tv MovieTheme affinityChicago Illinois · Demonic Possession · DoppelgaengerDirector preference318946 · 431699Actor preference151465 · 199898 · 176699Country preferenceUsDecade preference1970

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Frequently asked questions about Crackle of Death

What is Crackle of Death about?

The first of two Kolchak: The Night Stalker compilation TV films. It combines two episodes of the Kolchak TV series, Firefall (about the ghost of an arsonist that tries to take over a renowned conductor's body as his doppelgänger) and The Energy Eater (about a Native American bear-spirit haunting a newly built hospital) and adds new narration by Darren McGavin.

How long is Crackle of Death?

Crackle of Death has a runtime of 92 minutes.