Movie

Crackle of Death

★ 7.5(2)19761h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Don Weis, Alexander Grasshoff
Release date: 1976-03-28
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released

About Crackle of Death

Crackle of Death is a 1976 movie in the Horror, TV Movie and Thriller genres, directed by Don Weis and Alexander Grasshoff, starring Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland and Carol Ann Susi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Crackle of Death in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The first of two Kolchak: The Night Stalker compilation TV films. It combines two episodes of the Kolchak TV series, Firefall (about the ghost of an arsonist that tries to take over a renowned conductor's body as his doppelgänger) and The Energy Eater (about a Native American bear-spirit haunting a newly built hospital) and adds new narration by Darren McGavin.

Cast

Darren McGavin

Carl Kolchak

Simon Oakland

Tony Vincenzo

Carol Ann Susi

Monique Marmelstein

William Smith

Shaman Jim Elkhorn

Elaine Giftos

Nurse Janice Eisen

Fred Beir

Ryder Bond

Philip Carey

Sgt. Mayer

David Doyle

Mr. Cardinale

Tom Drake

Don Kibbey

Michael Strong

Robert Yuro

Detective Captain Webster

Joyce Jillson

Themes & keywords

chicago, illinoisarsonistvengeful ghostdemonic possessiondoppelgängerorchestra conductorhaunted hospitalnative american folklore

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Crackle of Death in Switzerland?+

Crackle of Death is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Crackle of Death on Netflix?+

Crackle of Death is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Crackle of Death?+

Crackle of Death has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Crackle of Death?+

Crackle of Death stars Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Carol Ann Susi, William Smith and Elaine Giftos.

When did Crackle of Death come out?+

Crackle of Death is a 1976 movie directed by Don Weis and Alexander Grasshoff.

What genre is Crackle of Death?+

Crackle of Death is Horror, TV Movie and Thriller film.

Who directed Crackle of Death?+

Crackle of Death was directed by Don Weis and Alexander Grasshoff.