Boris karloff presented all 67 episodes, and was as effective a host for this, as rod serling was for the twilight zone. Karloff was in my view the greatest horror film actor who ever lived, and appeared in several episodes, the best of which was the incredible doktor markensen. Boris karloffs thriller the cheaters series 1 episode 15 1960. Thriller turned classic pulp stories into terrifying. With boris karloff, nancy kelly, david mclean, james griffith. The hungry glass boris karloff thriller series youtube. Boris karloffs thriller full complete episodes 19601962 tv series anthology suspense thriller horror moxy jeans. A good imagination boris karloff thriller series 1 youtube.
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 frankenstein 1939. 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. 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 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. With boris karloff, edward andrews, patricia barry, ed nelson. The cheaters boris karloff thriller series youtube. 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 white shadows that was usually disrupted by bouts of static interference only curable by a slam on the side of the box and twisting rods in odd directions. Thriller also known as boris karloffs thriller and boris karloff presents is an. Boris karloffs thriller fullcomplete episodes 19601962 tv series anthology suspense thriller horror moxy jeans. Boris karloffs thriller fullcomplete episodes 19601962. With boris karloff, lin mccarthy, robert douglas, suzanne lloyd. The longreigning king of hollywood horror, boris karloff was born william henry pratt on november 23, 1887, in south london.
Lois walker there are obvious elements of robert louis stevensons the strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde with more of. A fake mentalist suddenly has visions of peoples violent deaths and attempts to stop them from coming true. The red skelton hour boris karloff 19561968 targets byron orlok 1968 the sorcerers prof. Thriller tv show a must have collection for any vintage. With boris karloff, richard peel, henry daniell, lillian omalley. 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. Boris karloffs thriller tv series, s2e12 the return of andrew. Thriller also known as boris karloffs thriller is an american anthology television series that aired during the 196061 and 196162 seasons on nbc. The show featured host boris karloff introducing a mix of macabre horror tales and suspense thrillers. Karloff starred in a few acclaimed val lewton produced horror films of the 1940s and by the mid1950s, he was a familiar presence on television hosting his own series including thriller and the veil and guest starring on such variety programs as the donald oconnor show. Boris karloff list of movies and tv shows tv guide. 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. This hourlong anthology series was hosted by boris karloff, who each week brought you a tale of spinetingling suspense. List of the best thriller episodes, as voted on by other fans of the series.
Karloff donned the headpiece and neck bolts for the final time in 1962 for a halloween episode of the tv series route 66, but he was playing boris karloff, who, within the story, was playing the monster. Worse than murder thriller boris karloff 1960 video. The youngest of nine children, he was educated at london university in. Apr 12, 2017 one of the very best from the first of boris karloff s thriller series. An elite team of federal agents is formed to take down an international ring of jewel thieves. Mcleod filmed a sequence in the secret life of walter mitty with karloff in the monster makeup, but it was deleted. Boris karloff, original name william henry pratt, born november 23, 1887, london, englanddied february 2, 1969, midhurst, west sussex, english actor who became internationally famous for his sympathetic and chilling portrayal of the monster. Boris karloff full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. With boris karloff, oskar homolka, martin kosleck, antoinette bower. A bookworm uses his good imagination and some storylines from poe to dispose of his cheating wifes paramours. Thriller also known as boris karloffs thriller is an american. Wells, thriller had less in common with the universal monsters than with the moody 40s horror films of val lewtonwhere the supernatural lurked placidly in plain sight, jumping out of the. Apr 30, 1962 last telecast of the original network run.
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. Yes, this is the american tv series on nbc in the early 60s hosted by and sometimes starring boris karloff. An anthology series hosted by boris karloff that began with typical crime stories, but later delved more successfully into the horror genre. The lovebirds became lost on a second honeymoon and sought shelter in the spooky baits hotel, but were quickly locked in by the. Thriller 67 episodes 1960 starring boris karloff 1 episode. Nov 04, 2016 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.
Boris karloff, whose real name was william henry pratt, was an englishborn actor who emigrated to canada in the 1910s. Boris karloff collection thriller old time radio downloads. The grim reaper boris karloffs thriller series youtube. After thriller was cancelled, the comic was retitled boris karloff s tales of mystery. Boris karloffs thriller fullcomplete episodes 1960. Mar 07, 2020 boris karloffs thriller full complete episodes 19601962 tv series anthology suspense thriller horror moxy jeans. If you are looking for some good oldfashioned scary and creepy entertainment for halloween or any time, look no further. Boris karloffs thriller masquerade series 2 episode 6 1961 just when you thought you knew everything about the life of a vampire you. I hope the other 4 seasons will be released on dvd in the us soon, because i remember several more excellent episodes from my youth. 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. I know the british thriller has been seen over here on occasion, but im not aware of it ever having been regularly broadcast on any wide basis. One of the very best from the first of boris karloffs thriller series. A money for old rags guy finds a pair of glasses when he clears out the house of a. 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.
A family of cannibalistic thieves menace a young couple, but the husband laughs off their scary southern hotel as a joke. Thriller also known as boris karloffs thriller is an american anthology television series that aired during the 196061 and 196162. And not just in the sense that every halloween is spiritually overseen by the famous horror movie actor. Watch full episodes of thriller and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Boris karloff series 1 episode 16 1961 crazy old ladies and houses made of crystal throw in a pinch of beach life and youre starting to get. If you like twilight zone, alfred hitchcock presents, outer limits, and the american thriller hosted by boris karloff, youll like this show as well. Boris prelude to dark legacy boris karloff presents the hungry glass boris karloff introduces hayfork and billhook not only was there unmistakable atmosphere to each of thrillers episodes, the stories themselves were lensed in a unique way that was very ahead of its time. With boris karloff, audrey dalton, alexander davion, abraham sofaer. May 07, 2017 boris karloff s thriller the cheaters series 1 episode 15 1960. Boris karloffs thriller fullcomplete episodes 19601962 tv series anthology suspense thriller horror. An illustrated likeness of karloff continued to introduce each issue of this publication for more than a decade after his death.
Thriller also known as boris karloffs thriller is an american anthology television series that aired during the. The newlywed just returned early from 2 weeks caring for her sister. 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. Boris karloff in frankenstein nbcu photo bankap images you might not have known it, but this past weekend was boris karloff weekend. With boris karloff, elizabeth montgomery, tom poston, john carradine. William henry pratt 23 november 1887 2 february 1969, better known by his stage name boris karloff.
Despite its somewhat hefty price tag, it became a best seller and was followed by a greatest hits top ten release in 2012. March 7, 1961 directed by lazlo benedek, written by donald s. Jun 18, 20 28 videos play all boris karloffs thriller full complete episodes 19601962 tv series anthology suspense thriller horror moxy jeans the elgin hour. See more ideas about thriller, season 1 and seasons. Boris karloff series 1 episode 16 1961 crazy old ladies and houses made of crystal throw in a pinch of beach life and youre starting to get the plan.
Rod serlings nervous energy animated the twilight zone and alfred hitchcocks laconic drawl set the tone for his eponymous suspense. Best episodes of thriller list of top thriller episodes. 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. Five things you might not have known about boris karloff. Boris karloff, english actor who became internationally famous for his sympathetic and chilling portrayal of the monster in the classic horror film frankenstein. Boris karloffs thriller fullcomplete episodes 19601962 tv. Although karloffs presence linked the series to universals monster movie cycle of the 30s and 40s, which had its roots in the 19th century novels of bram stoker, mary shelley, and h. See more ideas about thriller, seasons and season 1. Similar to the twilight zone, thriller was an anthology horror series that ran in the early 1960s. And so many of blochs stories had a streak of humor running throughout them. During the run of thriller, karloff lent his name and likeness to a comic book for gold key comics based upon the series. Any old port in a storm season 3 episode 2 full episode columbo duration.