Thriller 

Anthology series hosted by Boris Karloff that originally told ordinary tales of crime and mystery, but later became a showcase for gothic horror stories, many of which were based on works ... See full summary »

Stars:

Boris Karloff, Richard Peel, Henry Daniell

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 4 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Boris Karloff	...	Self / ... 67 episodes, 1960-1962

Storyline

Anthology series hosted by Boris Karloff that originally told ordinary tales of crime and mystery, but later became a showcase for gothic horror stories, many of which were based on works by authors such as Cornell Woolrich , Robert Bloch, and Charlotte Armstrong .

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Plot Keywords:

horror host | male horror host | usa horror host | usa male horror host | 1960s | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Boris Karloff was a disappointing host for most critics, proving to be boring, not terrifying at all, and hardly entertaining, particularly when compared to Alfred Hitchcock, who excelled at these narrations. One critic even said he seemed uncomfortable. Nevertheless, after revamping the series after just eight episodes, and a change of personnel and direction, they kept Karloff, but merely for the name draw.

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Quotes

Boris Karloff: And as sure as my name is Boris Karloff, this is going to be a thriller.

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Connections

Referenced in Svengoolie: Night Monster (2015)

User Reviews

Truly Terrifying!

There are many "Thriller" episodes that raise the goosebumps, but the one I will never forget, "La Strega" (Italian for "The Witch") remains to haunt me to this day. Starring the great Jeanette Nolan, Ursula Andress and Alejandro Rey ("The Flying Nun"), it told the story of an artist (Rey) who falls in love with the granddaughter (Andress) of a witch (Nolan). When I saw this, back in the late sixties, it was on late night TV. Just the truly evil appearance of Nolan gave me nightmares for a week. Every few years it would be broadcast again (always late at night) and I would always watch. And the nightmares would return (no other film, TV show or book ever scared me as much} stronger than ever. A few years ago, thirty years since the last time I saw it, it was shown on the Sci-Fi channel. No nightmares this time, but I made a point of making sure every door and window was locked before I went to bed because this time, like all the previous ones, I happened to be alone.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 September 1960 (USA)

Also Known As:

Thriller

Filming Locations:

Revue Studios, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hubbell Robinson Productions, National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min (67 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1