Kolchak: The Night Stalker - Episode 11: Horror in the Heights
Kolchak meets a demon that catches its victims by assuming the form of people they trust.
Synopsis
Introduction
- There are sections of Chicago the guidebooks don't refer to. You can't blame them, really. The guidebooks' function is to sell the glamour and excitement of our Windy City, and whichever way you dress it up, old age is neither glamorous, nor exciting. Roosevelt Heights used to be a plush neighborhood, but the plush neighbors moved uptown, leaving the old people... and old people don't move easily; they become set in their surroundings. Their friends live next door, they've been going to the same store for twenty-five years, and probably the most important of all... they can't afford to relocate even if they wanted to. The battle of fixed income versus galloping inflation never ends... but even inflation took a backseat here in Roosevelt Heights, as a far greater fear overtook the residents... a terror which effectively dwarfed everything else.
Closing Narration
- I’d have liked to have told Miss Emily that the Rakshasha appeared to me as her. According to the legend it meant that I trusted her. But then I would also have had to tell her that I shot a steel arrow straight into her. I don’t think she would have appreciated that. But in the final analysis what’s the difference? As long as we all trust each other why should anyone’s feelings be bruised. And if you happen to be walking along a lonely country road one night and you see your favorite aunt coming toward you – Good luck to you too.
Cast
- Darren McGavin --- Carl Kolchak
- Simon Oakland --- Tony Vincenzo
- Jack Grinnage --- Ron Updyke
- Ruth McDevitt --- Emily Cowles
- Phil Silvers --- Harry Starman
- Murray Matheson --- Mr. Lane-Marriot
- Abraham Sofaer --- Elderly Rakshasa Hunter
- Benny Rubin --- Julius 'Buck' Fineman
- Shelly Novack --- York
- Barry Gordon --- Barry the Waiter
- Ned Glass --- Joe
- Jim Goodwin --- Frank Rivas
- Eric Server --- Officer Boxman
- John Bleifer --- Charlie
- Herb Vigran --- Mr. Goldstein
Background information and notes
Ned Glass recognizes Carl because he portrays the same character, Joe the Superintendant, in this episode and The Spanish Moss Murders.