Trilogy of Terror (1975) (TV)

User Rating:

7.0/10   

Director:

Dan Curtis

Writers:

Richard Matheson (screenplay)
Richard Matheson (story)

Release Date:

4 March 1975 (USA)

Genre:

Horror | Thriller

Plot:

Three bizarre horror stories all of which star Karen Black in four different roles playing tormented women.

Plot Keywords:

Student | Doll | Teacher | Anthology | Twins

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Karen Black	...	Julie / Millicent Larimore / Therese Larimore / Amelia
Robert Burton	...	Chad Foster
John Karlen	...	Thomas Amman
George Gaynes	...	Dr. Chester Ramsey
Jim Storm	...	Eddie Nells
Gregory Harrison	...	Arthur Moore
Kathryn Reynolds	...	Anne Richards
Tracy Curtis	...	Tracy
Orin Cannon	...	Motel Clerk

Also Known As:

Tales of Terror (USA) (alternative title)
Terror of the Doll (USA) (alternative title)

Runtime:

72 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:Unrated | Germany:BPjM Restricted

Company:

ABC Circle Films

Trivia:

During the "Julie" segment, a drive-in theater can be seen showing the movie "The Night Stalker". This is an in-joke reference to director Dan Curtis's TV movie The Night Stalker (1972) (TV).

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: When Amelia has the doll in the oven and is holding the door closed, you can clearly see the tubing that pumped the blood from when the doll bit her neck.

Quotes:

Amelia: This can't be happening! This can't be happening!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Diablo II (2000) (VG)

Zuni Fetish Dolls rule...!

This creepy little made-for-TV movie from Dan Curtis (creator of Dark Shadows) features Karen Black in 4 different roles. The first two segments are rather low-key but creepy, but of course the standout is the last one featuring everybody's favorite, the nasty little Zuni Fetish Doll that runs amok after it's little gold chain falls off and chases Black through her apartment with teeth gnashing. There were many "made for TV" movies made in the 70's but anyone that was growing up then probably remembers this (and perhaps "Gargoyles") best. It's an entertaining film but not much in the way of scares by today's standards, but I still like it a lot. The DVD has been out of print until just recently and I just got my hands on the new print this week and it's great. Recommended for fans of Karen Black AND anthology horror. 8 out of 10.