Quote Originally Posted by 3-LockBox
I still think The Night Stalker is one of the most underrated vampire movies of all time. Forget the usual over-romanticizing, this one is a serial killer, and isn't concerned with social graces. He isn't charming or handsome, he's brutal. I don't even recall that he had any speaking parts either, but I do remember he was downright creepy and frightening. His animalistic portrayal of a preditorial vampire was a real drastic change from the usual GQ/Playboy renditions played by pretty boys.

The quick-cut editing of the movie gave the action sequences an air of documentary, making the vampire's physical exploits believable on a shoestring budget. It was different that this storyline focused on the vampire hunter, not the vampire, something that Salem's Lot borrowed IMO.
The first time I saw this movie on T.V. it was amazing. The scene where Skorzeny takes out about 20 L.A. Cops in riot gear was/is one of the best fight scenes I've ever witnessed and the official coverup at the end was so matter of fact as to make you want to kill someone. Great call.

Da Worfster