The Nightstalker

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fablehaven:_Rise_of_the_Evening_Star
gptkbp:aired_on 1970s.
gptkbp:awards Nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards.
gptkbp:based_on short story by Jeff Rice
gptkbp:character gptkb:Carl_Kolchak
gptkbp:character_arc Growth through investigations.
gptkbp:character_development Kolchak's character evolves throughout the series.
gptkbp:character_relationships Interactions with law enforcement.
Kolchak's interactions with others.
Overly skeptical.
Struggles against disbelief.
gptkbp:character_traits Skeptical yet determined.
gptkbp:cinematography Unique visual style.
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Dan_Curtis
gptkbp:critical_reception Cult classic status
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced horror and detective genres.
Influenced horror tropes.
gptkbp:cultural_references Parodied in various shows.
gptkbp:cultural_significance Impact on horror genre.
gptkbp:design Gothic elements.
gptkbp:director Dan Curtis.
gptkbp:famous_for Pioneering the monster-hunting genre.
gptkbp:fan_base Cult following.
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkbp:first_aired gptkb:1972
gptkbp:first_released 1972.
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:The_Night_Strangler
gptkb:Kolchak:_The_Night_Stalker
gptkbp:genre gptkb:film
gptkbp:has_backstory Kolchak's past as a journalist.
gptkbp:has_crossover References in other media.
gptkbp:historical_context Reflects 1970s horror trends.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Nightstalker
gptkbp:influenced Books, films, and television.
Subsequent supernatural detective shows.
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:The_X-Files
Gothic literature.
Urban legends.
Classic horror films.
gptkbp:inspired Numerous adaptations and remakes.
gptkbp:inspired_by real-life events
gptkbp:is_critical_for Examined for its themes and style.
gptkbp:is_featured_in Vampires, werewolves, and other monsters.
gptkbp:is_motivated_by Seeking truth.
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Considered a precursor to modern horror series.
Foundation for future horror series.
gptkbp:main_character Reporter.
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Gil_Melle
gptkbp:notable_episodes ' The Night Stalker' and ' The Night Strangler'.
gptkbp:notable_guest_stars gptkb:Simon_Oakland
gptkbp:notable_quote Famous lines from the series.
gptkbp:number_of_episodes 2
Includes ' The Night Stalker' and ' The Night Strangler'.
gptkbp:original_network gptkb:ABC
gptkbp:plot A reporter investigates a series of mysterious murders.
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:ABC_Network
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Universal_Television
gptkbp:production_years 1971.
gptkbp:release_date January 11, 1972
gptkbp:remake gptkb:The_Night_Stalker_(2005)
gptkbp:role Investigative journalist.
gptkbp:runtime 74 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Richard_Matheson
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Las_Vegas
gptkbp:soundtrack Memorable score.
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Darren_Mc_Gavin
gptkbp:theme The Night Stalker Theme
gptkbp:themes Supernatural investigation.
gptkbp:viewership High ratings during original airing.