You can say what you want about Stephen King-movies, but there's always just enough talent and budget involved to not make 'em look cheap. In THE NIGHT FLIER this talent mostly comes from actor Miguel Ferrer and SFX-artists Kurtzman, Nicotero & Berger. Ferrer is an often overlook...( read more)
Dan Monahan, John Bennes, Julie Entwisle
Two investigative reporters for a tabloid magazine track down across country "The Night Flier", a serial killer who travels by private plane stalking victims in rural airports. One of the reporters, R...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 26, 1998
Stats: 191 reviews
Flixster Reviews (191)
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July 27, 2009
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September 15, 2007
Another really ho-hum vampire movie. The twist here is that he's on a plane. Ooooo! This is exactly like After Dark, but even more underwhelming.
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September 15, 2006
A shabby, not-very-well-thought-out adaptation of Stephen King's short story but Miguel Ferrer is so good that it's just about watchable.
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June 27, 2007
Stephen King books dont usually translate well to the screen (apart from Shining, IT, The Stand, Misery, Running Man and a few others) this being one that almost works but has too many lame points, better actors and directors and this could have been a classic! QT behind the came...( read more)
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September 21, 2009
Anti-hero tracks down serial killer who has a thing for Dracula. Plays like an extended "Tales of the Crypt" episode with made-for-tv gore and a predictable twist ending. The explanation for his motivation is barely touched on, and it makes you wonder if he had worked with 'Jim...( read more)
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September 6, 2009
This is the leastest Stephen King adaptation film I ever saw that usually sucks about the vampiric tale. Miguel Ferrer does an average performance as an utter asshole and the special effects is bloody poor.
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April 21, 2009
A very strange film about a pig looking Vampire that flys a plane??????
I know it sounds mad but i think thats what makes it so good. This film has major corn factor thats why it gets my vote
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