“As sure as my name is Boris Karloff, this is a Thriller.” Hosted by legendary horror master Boris Karloff, Thriller spins riveting tales of the strange and macabre. A mix of crime and horror stories, the show lacks a constant tone (though the same could be said of most anthology series). Season 1 features the writing talents of Charles Beaumont, Donald S. Sanford, Douglas Heyes, and Robert Bloch, and the list of guest stars includes such notable actors as Leslie Nielsen, Natalie Trundy, Audrey Dalton, James Gregory, Robert Vaughn, and William Shatner. And while the quality of the episodes varies, some of the highlights include “The Hungry Glass,” “The Cheaters,” “Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper,” and “The Grim Reaper.” It has some problems defining what kind of show it wants to be, but eventually Season 1 of Thriller finds itself and delivers the ghastly chills and compelling drama that it promises.
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“As sure as my name is Boris Karloff, this is a Thriller.” Hosted by legendary horror master Boris Karloff, Thriller spins riveting tales of the strange and macabre. A mix of crime and horror stories, the show lacks a constant tone (though the same could be said of most anthology series). Season 1 features the writing talents of Charles Beaumont, Donald S. Sanford, Douglas Heyes, and Robert Bloch, and the list of guest stars includes such notable actors as Leslie Nielsen, Natalie Trundy, Audrey Dalton, James Gregory, Robert Vaughn, and William Shatner. And while the quality of the episodes varies, some of the highlights include “The Hungry Glass,” “The Cheaters,” “Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper,” and “The Grim Reaper.” It has some problems defining what kind of show it wants to be, but eventually Season 1 of Thriller finds itself and delivers the ghastly chills and compelling drama that it promises.