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kybearfuzzMy love for horror-themed TV and movies is pretty well known. I'm always looking for things I've not seen. One of the podcasts I listen to is all about 1970's horror TV shows and movies. A recent post by them was about a British TV-series called "Thriller", which aired on British TV in the early 1970's.
Now there was an early 60's series in the USA called "Thriller," hosted by Boris Karloff. Both shows are excellent and had similar themes -- supernatural, mystery, and crime thrillers. The US series felt more like toned-down Twilight Zone, whereas the UK series seems to dwell more on murder mysteries, with the occasion supernatural twist.
I got the entire UK series on DVD for less than $20 on Amazon and it showed up earlier this week, so I've been binging on it. It's fun to watch as there are some British and US TV stars in the stories in their earlier days, such as Donna Mills, Hayley Mills, and Helen Mirren. According to Wikipedia, it was broadcast in the USA as part of the CBS Late Movie series.
This is probably my favorite time of year, cooler temps, changing leaves, and Halloween! This series is putting me in the seasonal mood.
Now there was an early 60's series in the USA called "Thriller," hosted by Boris Karloff. Both shows are excellent and had similar themes -- supernatural, mystery, and crime thrillers. The US series felt more like toned-down Twilight Zone, whereas the UK series seems to dwell more on murder mysteries, with the occasion supernatural twist.
I got the entire UK series on DVD for less than $20 on Amazon and it showed up earlier this week, so I've been binging on it. It's fun to watch as there are some British and US TV stars in the stories in their earlier days, such as Donna Mills, Hayley Mills, and Helen Mirren. According to Wikipedia, it was broadcast in the USA as part of the CBS Late Movie series.
This is probably my favorite time of year, cooler temps, changing leaves, and Halloween! This series is putting me in the seasonal mood.
