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The Night Turkey (1973)

Movie 52 min

Spoof of the TV Movie 'Kolchak: The Night Stalker", shot in 1972 by Director William Malone ("House on Haunted Hill", "Creature") and his friends, on a budget of around $100, in their spare time. It's loaded with people who would later go on to have major careers in Hollywood (some eventual Academy Award Winners!). It stars Robert Short later to become an award winning SFX artist ("Beetlejuice", "Splash", "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind") as Karl Kornchek and features a stalking Were-Turkey created by master SFX makeup artist and Academy Award winner Rick Baker (who also appears as the dorky date of Turkey victim 'Kathy')...

William Malone Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 18, 1973
Runtime
52 min
Studio
AYK Pictures

Cast

Robert short Karl Kornchek Bob Burns Hot Daddy Dan Jeff Thomas Broderick Crawdaddy Mike Greenwald Bernie Jerks Robeert Alvarez Bruce's Pal Jerry Fiore Sheriff Payne/Colonel Sanders William Malone William Malone Mayor Halsteen McCheese Leigh Chapman Leigh Chapman Mary Brandon Shelley Olodort Shelly Kase Doyle Grey Dr. Marcus Downe Cathy Burns Mrs. Burns Marilyn Vargo Nude Girl Rick Baker Rick Baker Little Kathy's Date Alan White Dr. Devious Jim Methenia Dr. F. U. Sosume Bill Hedge Chimney Victim Nick Sheldon Cop #1 Jack Jardine The Psycho

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Night Turkey about?
Spoof of the TV Movie 'Kolchak: The Night Stalker", shot in 1972 by Director William Malone ("House on Haunted Hill", "Creature") and his friends, on a budget of around $100, in their spare time. It's loaded with people who would later go on to have major careers in Hollywood (some eventual Academy Award Winners!). It stars Robert Short later to become an award winning SFX artist ("Beetlejuice", "Splash", "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind") as Karl Kornchek and features a stalking Were-Turkey created by master SFX makeup artist and Academy Award winner Rick Baker (who also appears as the dorky date of Turkey victim 'Kathy')...
Who directed The Night Turkey?
The Night Turkey was directed by William Malone.
Who stars in The Night Turkey?
The Night Turkey stars Robert short, Bob Burns, Jeff Thomas, Mike Greenwald.
When was The Night Turkey released?
The Night Turkey is a 1973 film.
Where can I watch The Night Turkey?
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