The Night Strangler

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:1973
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:film
gptkbp:air_date January 16, 1973
gptkbp:aired_on gptkb:ABC
gptkbp:antagonist gptkb:Detective
gptkbp:author gptkb:Dashiell_Hammett
gptkbp:awards nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award
nominated for Edgar Award
nominated for a Hugo Award
won a Saturn Award
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:novel
characters by Jeff Rice
original characters by Jeff Rice
characters created by Jeff Rice
gptkbp:character gptkb:Detective_Joe_D'_Angelo
gptkb:Detective
gptkb:Carl_Kolchak
gptkb:The_Strangler
Mrs. Duran
Dr. Elizabeth Duran
gptkbp:character_arc redemption
growth through adversity
gptkbp:character_development complex characters
gptkbp:character_relationships obsession
conflict and resolution
interpersonal dynamics
gptkbp:character_traits determined
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Robert_F._Sparks
gptkb:color
gptkbp:climax confrontation with the killer
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Bob_Cobert
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Detective
man vs. man
arrest of the killer
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed
mixed reviews
positive reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact cult following
inspired video games
inspired merchandise
influenced crime fiction
inspired parodies
inspired comic books
inspired novels
gptkbp:cultural_significance reflects societal issues
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Dan_Curtis
gptkbp:director gptkb:Dan_Curtis
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Universal_Television
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:ABC
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Warren_L._D._Smith
gptkbp:editor gptkb:Michael_Brown
gptkbp:features gptkb:Carl_Kolchak
supernatural elements
a supernatural element
gptkbp:features_character gptkb:Detective_Joe_D'_Angelo
gptkb:Dr._Elizabeth_Gentry
gptkb:Carl_Kolchak
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkb:Seattle
gptkb:Seattle,_Washington
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:The_Night_Stalker_(1974_film)
gptkb:The_Night_Stalker_(TV_series)
gptkb:The_Night_Stalker_(1972)
gptkb:The_Night_Stalker_(1974_TV_film)
gptkb:The_Night_Stalker
Kolchak: The Night Stalker (TV series)
gptkbp:follows gptkb:Carl_Kolchak
gptkb:The_Night_Stalker
a reporter investigating murders
gptkbp:franchise gptkb:Kolchak_franchise
gptkbp:genre gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:film
Horror
gptkbp:has_awards gptkb:none
gptkbp:has_backstory tragic past
gptkbp:has_cameo gptkb:John_Carradine
gptkbp:has_character gptkb:Detective
gptkb:The_Strangler
The Victim
gptkbp:has_gameplay_element the city as a character
gptkbp:has_genre gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:film
gptkbp:has_influence_on gptkb:film
gptkbp:has_merchandise gptkb:DJ
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:The_Night_Stalker_(1974_film)
gptkb:The_Night_Stalker_(1972)
gptkb:Kolchak:_The_Night_Stalker
gptkb:The_Night_Stalker
gptkbp:has_setting gptkb:Seattle
gptkbp:has_song gptkb:Gil_Melle
gptkbp:has_theme gptkb:urban_legends
gptkb:newspaper
gptkb:legal_case
dark themes
crime thriller
psychological horror
psychological thriller
supernatural elements
suspense
crime drama
serial killers
detective work
crime solving
mystery solving
paranormal activity
mystical elements
mystery thriller
horror elements
urban horror
thriller elements
Supernatural Investigations
occult themes
detective drama
supernatural investigation
mystery drama
horror drama
horror mystery
investigative thriller
thriller drama
gptkbp:historical_context 1970s America
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:1974
gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Night Strangler
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:fandom
gptkb:urban_legends
cosplay events
fan conventions
paranormal investigations
horror literature
subsequent horror films
true crime documentaries
horror film festivals
horror television shows
cryptozoology discussions
podcasts about unsolved mysteries
subsequent horror TV movies
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:Raymond_Chandler
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Detective
noir fiction
film noir
gptkbp:influences Dashiell Hammett's works
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:various_adaptations
TV series adaptations
gptkbp:inspired_by real-life events
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:novel
gptkbp:is_criticized_for analyzed in academic studies
gptkbp:is_motivated_by gptkb:justice
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Kolchak_Series
gptkbp:is_referenced_in various media
gptkbp:isbn 978-0-345-39123-4
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Pacific_Northwest
gptkbp:legacy influenced later horror films.
gptkbp:literary_devices foreshadowing
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:C._K._Mc_Gowan
gptkb:newspaper
gptkb:Carl_Kolchak
gptkbp:mood suspenseful
gptkbp:motif urban decay
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Bob_Cobert
gptkb:Gil_Melle
gptkbp:narrative_style first-person
limited third-person
gptkbp:narrative_theme gptkb:moral_ambiguity
gptkbp:notable_for cult following
its cult following
gptkbp:original_network gptkb:ABC
gptkbp:page_count 320
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Kolchak:_The_Night_Stalker_franchise
gptkbp:plot linear
red herrings
A reporter investigates a series of murders in Seattle.
A reporter investigates a series of murders.
A reporter investigates a series of murders linked to a mysterious figure.
gptkbp:plot_twist unexpected reveal
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:The_Night_Stalker
gptkbp:premiere January 31, 1973
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:ABC_network
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Dan_Curtis_Productions
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkb:Dan_Curtis_Productions
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:1973
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Random_House
gptkbp:reader_demographic varied perspectives
engagement with the mystery
gptkbp:received mixed reviews
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1973
January 1973
gptkbp:release_format gptkb:film
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1973
gptkbp:released gptkb:1973
gptkbp:resolution case solved
gptkbp:runtime 74 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Richard_Matheson
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:The_Night_Stalker
gptkbp:series gptkb:The_Night_Stalker_series
gptkb:Kolchak:_The_Night_Stalker
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Seattle
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Seattle
1970s
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Jo_Ann_Pflug
gptkb:Joanna_Cassidy
gptkb:Carole_Joan_Crawford
gptkb:John_Carradine
gptkb:Darren_Mc_Gavin
gptkbp:stations mixed reviews
gptkbp:style gptkb:weapon
descriptive
gptkbp:symbolism darkness and light
gptkbp:target_audience adult readers
gptkbp:thematic_element justice vs. revenge
gptkbp:theme gptkb:newspaper
gptkb:film
supernatural elements
mystery solving
crime investigation
gptkbp:themes crime and justice
gptkbp:viewership approximately 20 million
high ratings
gptkbp:voice_actor gptkb:Joanna_Cassidy
gptkb:Simon_Oakland
gptkb:Darren_Mc_Gavin
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Richard_Band
gptkb:Lon_Chaney_Jr.
gptkb:Darren_Mc_Gavin
gptkb:The_Night_Stalker_(TV_movie)
gptkb:The_Night_Stalker
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4