"Thriller" (1960) TV series 1960-1962

User Rating:

8.5/10   

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

13 September 1960 (USA)

Genre:

Horror | Thriller

Plot:

Anthology series hosted by Boris Karloff that originally told ordinary tales of crime and mystery, but...

Plot Keywords:

Jack The Ripper | Anthology | Cult TV

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations

Cast

Boris Karloff

...

Himself / ... (66 episodes, 1960-1962)

Also Known As:

Boris Karloff's Thriller

Runtime:

60 min (67 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Argentina:13

Filming Locations:

Republic Studios/CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Hubbell Robinson Productions

Trivia:

A comic book based upon this series, "Boris Karloff's Tales of Mystery", which was also 'hosted' by Karloff, ran from 1962 to 1980 - more than a decade after the real Karloff was dead.

Quotes:

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

One of THE scariest TV series!

Even tho I was about 8 years old at the time, I can still vividly recall this series, which used to scare the crap out me!

I especially remember (as mentioned by the other reviewer) the episode "the Hungry Glass"; MAN! Was it scary! If anyone knows where I can get a copy of this episode, PLEASE let me know!

Several years ago, several episoded were re-issued, but the only memorable ones were the one with William Shatner with the picture of the Grim Reaper, and the one about the man who was buried alive. A disappointing collection.

I hope that they release MORE episodes in the future!