The Night Stalker

Genre: Horror/Suspense.

Studio: Unknown.
Production Company: Last we heard, Morgan Creek Productions owned the rights.

Project Phase: Script Stage.

Who's In It: No one confirmed as yet.
Who's Making It: Dan Curtis, Steve Feke, Richard Matheson (Screenwriters); Dan Curtis (Producer); based on the TV series/movies created by Jeff Rice.

Premise: Unknown.

Release Date: Unknown.

Comments: Described as a 1970's precursor to The X-Files and indeed, one of Chris Carter's inspirations, the two TV movies and follow-on series detailed the exploits of reporter Carl Kolchak and how he would get his story, no matter how many vampires, ghosts, or zombies got in his way.

It will be interesting to see how the 1990's does a take on the character of Kolchak. Darren McGavin, who originated the character, has called Carter's X-Files "humorless," so whether or not today's audiences are ready for the return of Mulder and Scully's predecessor remains to be seen.

McGavin was originally scheduled to play the role of Senator Matheson in the season two opener on The X-Files, a role that was intended to be a nod to Kolchak and legendary writer Richard Matheson (who's extensive and highly influencial body of work includes The Night Stalker.) McGavin didn't make that episode due to scheduling conflicts but he was appropriately cast in the role of Frank Black's father in Carter's Millennium. This past season he McGavin finally appeared on The X-Files playing the retired FBI agent who handled the bureau's X-Files department when 'Spooky' Mulder was still a kid watching The Magician on TV.

Rumors: Unknown.

Scoop Feedback:

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May 14, 1998... Word has it that Kolchak's latest adventure will be based in Las Vegas. [Originally appeared in Cinescape Online; reported by 'Widgett'.] [Additional assistance provided by 'rcivil'.]



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