Boris karloffs thriller page 51 classic horror film board. From season 2, this is episode 18 of boris karloff s thriller series. Fan favorites has assembled a collection of ten spooky stories, all introduced by the legendary lurching, glowering, and portentous englishman, boris karloff, with his impressively emotive voice and confidingly sinister expressions. Thriller yours truly, jack the ripper tv episode 1961. A modern retelling of homers odyssey, circean poison with a side of bacon. Thriller turned classic pulp stories into terrifying television.
Hosted by screen legend boris karloff, who also appeared in five episodes of the series, and aired on nbc from 1960 to 1962, thriller immediately earned a reputation as one of the most frightening programs ever broadcast on televisiona legacy that endures some four decades after it left the airwaves. 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. Jun 28, 2017 28 videos play all boris karloffs thriller full complete episodes 19601962 tv series anthology suspense thriller horror moxy jeans please sir. Boris karloffs thriller 19601962, an anthology series which featured a new and unique story week after week certainly did have its moment of horror, in fact some might even argue some episodes were capable of creating sheer terror in viewers who watched the series in the early 1960s. Thanks william henry pratt, or more popularly known as boris karloff, was an english actor best known for his role as frankensteins monster. Rod serlings nervous energy animated the twilight zone and alfred hitchcocks laconic drawl set the tone for his eponymous suspense series. Thriller also known as boris karloffs thriller is an american anthology television series that aired during the 196061 and 196162. He was also famous as the grinch, and as the narrator for how the grinch stole christmas by american writer dr. The incredible doktor markesan aired feb 26 1962 perhaps the most creepy of all the thriller stories, originally appeared in weird tales magazine and was taken from a story written by. Thriller aka boris karloffs thriller hosted by boris karloff created by hubbell robinson. Boris karloff full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. 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. At the beginning of each thriller hour, hollywoods original master of the macabre, boris karloff, sets the tone and primes viewers for frightful and chilling dramas based on the works of some of the horror genres greatest writers.
Boris karloffs thriller the cheaters series 1 episode 15 1960. And perhaps the best of them all was thriller, hosted by boris karloff. During the run of thriller, karloff lent his name and likeness to a comic book for gold key comics based upon the series. Posted on march 31, 2012 april 29, 2012 by monstergirl posted in 1960s, boris karloff, boris karloffs thriller, classic tv, women in peril 8 comments boris karloffs thriller the remarkable mrs hawk. Boris karloff s thriller the cheaters series 1 episode 15 1960. Five things you might not have known about boris karloff. Mar 07, 2020 boris karloffs thriller full complete episodes 19601962 tv series anthology suspense thriller horror. When he would say things like tonights episode is a thriller surely as my name is boris karloff at the beginning of the episode like you new that you would be watching something that would be pretty scary for its time. The music was ahead of its time and pretty scary at that time. By 1919, karloff found regular work as an extra at universal studios. Boris karloff, english actor who became internationally famous for his sympathetic and chilling portrayal of the monster in the classic horror film frankenstein. A money for old rags guy finds a pair of glasses when he clears out the house of a. Thriller 67 episodes 1960 starring boris karloff 1 episode.
The storm was originally aired on january 22nd, 1962. If you are looking for some good oldfashioned scary and creepy entertainment for halloween or any time, look no further. With boris karloff, john williams, donald woods, edmon ryan. Recently rediscovered boris karloffs thriller on roku. The show s origins and troubled history is first discussed here, followed by biographies of such key figures as producer william frye, executive producer hubbell robinson. Aug 25, 2019 recently rediscovered boris karloffs thriller on roku. The storm boris karloff thriller s2 episode 18 youtube.
The cheaters boris karloff thriller series youtube. The hungry glass boris karloff thriller series youtube. The incredible doktor markesan played by boris karloff for one of thrillers most memorable episodes of the series. The thing about thriller that i remember most was how the episodes seemed to stay with me. With boris karloff, richard peel, henry daniell, lillian omalley. See more ideas about thriller, seasons and season 1. Boris karloff in frankenstein nbcu photo bankap images you might not have known it, but this past weekend was boris karloff weekend. Despite its somewhat hefty price tag, it became a best seller and was followed by a greatest hits top ten release in 2012. Boris karloff died of pneumonia on february 2, 1969 in an hospital at sussex. Boris karloffs thriller fullcomplete episodes 19601962. Carroll family that kills together seeks to stay together in style, by icing the heir. Boris karloff not only introduces but debuts as series actor, playing a stage mentalist named mace who is open about how it is just for entertainment, but. Thriller aka boris karloffs thriller is an hourlong tv horror anthology series that originally aired on nbc from 1960 to 1962. Born as william henry pratt, he joined a touring company and adopted the stage name boris karloff.
Thriller has its share of clunker episodes that elicit groans of displeasure from even its most ardent fans. Jan 17, 2018 thriller also known as boris karloffs thriller is an american anthology television series that aired during the 196061 and 196162 seasons on nbc. And not just in the sense that every halloween is spiritually overseen by the famous horror movie actor. The late 1950s and early 1960s were the golden years of horror television. Worse than murder thriller boris karloff 1960 video. Thriller, as it is colloquially known ran on nbc for 2 seasons from 19601962. This was a program of impeccable production design. Thriller also known as boris karloffs thriller and boris karloff presents is an american anthology television series that aired during the 196061 and 196162 seasons on nbc. The gold box spotlight deal of the day over at amazon today is boris karloffs thriller. Thriller made full use of its 60 minute time slot and left. Thriller also known as boris karloffs thriller and boris karloff presents is an american.
Howard, august derleth, cornell woolrich, richard matheson, and robert bloch, to name just a few. May 30, 2018 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. He reprised the role in several sequels and also provided the voices of the grinch and the narrator in. Boris karloff, whose real name was william henry pratt, was an englishborn actor who emigrated to canada in the 1910s. The best of karloff back in the day, even before the time of my childhood, in the dark pages of history forgotten to the modern age, there was horror on television cast in black and. Boris karloffs thriller was an anthology series that ran from 19601962. Karloff performed in a variety of contexts throughout his career, but is best remembered for his roles in horror films and his portrayal of frankensteins monster in the 1931 film frankenstein, 1935 film bride of frankenstein, and 1939 film son of frankenstein. I love the intro where boris introduces the players and its fun to see performances by leslie nielsen, william shatner and victor buono. Theatre of horror part 2 frankenstein 1931 trailer.
This hourlong anthology series was hosted by boris karloff, who each week brought you a tale of spinetingling suspense. As sure as my name is boris karloff, this is a thriller. Boris karloff mummy built model universal monsters horror kit halloween build up by hoochrocks. When he would say things like tonights episode is a thriller surely as my name is boris karloff at the beginning of the episode like you new that you would be watching something that would be pretty. Boris karloff mummy built model universal monsters horror kit halloween build up.
The reputation of boris karloffs thriller, which ran from 19601962, is such that it was one of the most highly anticipated dvds until its 2010 release. They were more like shorter movies than a tv show, and the quality was so great. Boris karloff collection thriller old time radio downloads. Thriller yours truly, jack the ripper tv episode 1961 imdb. In thriller the horror was gothic, with a darker, bleaker vision of life than its contemporaries. A sign reads no trespassing violators will be shot on sightdoktor konrad markesan. He reprised the role in several sequels and also provided the voices of the grinch and the narrator in the holiday standard how the grinch stole christmas. Karloff is best remembered for his roles in horror films and his portrayal of frankensteins monster in frankenstein 1931, bride of frankenstein 1935, and son of. Boris karloff list of movies and tv shows tv guide. This gothic horror anthology offers terrifying tales of haunting black and white ambience.
Monster girl, your contributions on karloffs thriller television show are just incredible and insightful. Nancy kelly stars as the newly married janet who arrives home early to. Boris karloff not only introduces but debuts as series actor, playing a stage mentalist named mace who is open about how it is just for entertainment, but nonetheless one night discovers that he has real psychic powers of prediction, though fails to save the life of a young boxer because of a betrayal. Peter falk music tv full episodes i movie tv series all about time author in this moment videos. The show featured host boris karloff introducing a mix of macabre horror tales and suspense thrillers. Boris karloffs thriller fullcomplete episodes 1960. You should contact his estate about publishing a book about his show. With boris karloff, oskar homolka, martin kosleck, antoinette bower. Anthology series such as way out and great ghost tales, along with certain episodes of twilight zone and the alfred hitchcock hour, were among the shows that consistently frightened a generation of television viewers. An illustrated likeness of karloff continued to introduce each issue of this publication for more than a decade after his death. Watch full episodes of thriller and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. After thriller was cancelled, the comic was retitled boris karloffs tales of mystery. After frankenstein, karloffs career flourished, landing him lead roles in various films including several more frankenstein films, television series, and radio shows.
An anthology series hosted by boris karloff that began with typical crime stories, but later delved more successfully into the horror genre. A murder outside a traveling wax museum attracts the attention of the policeand a european detective who claims that the wax figures of murderers are brought to life by black magic so they can kill again. After thriller was cancelled, the comic was retitled boris karloff s tales of mystery. Time is not always kind to many shows but i think this series has aged very well.
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