Synopsis
Thriller is an American anthology television series that aired during the 1960–61 and 1961–62 seasons on NBC. The show featured host Boris Karloff introducing a mix of self-contained, macabre weird-horror and morbid, hitchockian crime stories, in some of which he also starred.
Episodes
1
The Twisted ImageWhen the paths of a disturbed young man (consumed with the idea of taking over the life of his boss) and a disturbed young woman (obsessed with the same man) cross, the results are disatrous.50m2
Child's PlayA young boy with an unhappy homelife gets dangerously absorbed in his imagination.50m3
Worse Than MurderA man dies and leaves a diary describing how he and his sister murdered a woman. The sister's unscrupulous daughter-in-law uses the diary for blackmail.50m4
The Mark of the HandAn eight-year-old girl is accused of murdering a man and then trying to kill again.50m5
Rose's Last SummerWhen an aging film actress dies under mysterious circumstances a friend and her former husband try to find out what happened to her.50m6
The Guilty MenThe inner workings of a crime syndicate are examined as their mouthpiece lawyer wrestles with his conscience over the future of the organization.50m7
The Purple RoomA man who inherits a house from his brother has one night to decide whether or not to stay - if he leaves, his cousins will inherit the house instead. He expects his cousins to try and frighten him into leaving, but could the strange happenings be more than pranks?50m8
The WatcherA twisted zealot seeks to kill all those he feels are sinners.50m9
Girl With a SecretWhen the wife of a government agent inadvertently discovers the details of one of his missions she becomes a girl with a secret that must be kept at all costs.50m10
The PredictionA phony clairvoyant suddenly starts having genuine premonitions. Will he be able to save those closest to him when he sees death in their future?50m11
The Fatal ImpulseA canidate for Mayor is told he won't live through the next day. The police are sent to protect him and we follow their actions as well as those of the potential killer.50m12
The Big BlackoutA former alcoholic is haunted by a past he can't remember. Will he be able to stay alive long enough to unravel the mystery?50m13
Knock Three-One-TwoA man desparate for money decides to enlist the help of a serial killer in getting the cash he needs from his wife.50m14
Man in the MiddleA man overhears the kidnapping and murder plot of two unsavory characters and tries to prevent it from being carried out despite the fact that his own life is in danger.50m15
The CheatersA pair of very unusual glasses allow the wearer to see the absolute truth about whatever they look upon. We see what happens as they pass from one owner to another.50m16
The Hungry GlassA young couple buy a run-down, old mansion surrounded with legends about the lack of mirrors and the deaths of many former tenants. On their first night in the house they are frightened by strage visions, inexplicably intertwined with mirrors and glass.50m17
The PoisonerA man in nineteenth century England disposes of his family members one by one - his weapon of choice? - an undetectable poison concealed within his ring.50m18
Man in a CageA man arrives in Tangier looking for his missing brother who seems to have been involved in some shady dealings.50m19
Choose a VictimA wealthy girl takes up with a mercenary beachbum. Together they plot to kill her uncle for his money50m20
Hay-Fork and Bill-HookA young detective is sent to the English countryside to investigate a strange murder. His wife, who has accompanied him, soon finds herself a target of the locals who believe she is a witch.50m21
The Merriweather FileWhen a man discovers a body in the trunk of his car the harder he tries to prove his innocence the more guilty he looks. Do the attempts on his wife's life have anything to do with this strange case?50m22
The Fingers of FearA child murderer is on the loose. A mentally disturbed man is arrested for the crimes, but a determined police lieutenant isn't sure they have the right man.50m23E23Well of DoomA man is kidnapped on the eve of his wedding and held prisoner by a ghoulish creature claiming to be the devil himself.50m24
The Ordeal of Dr. CordellA research scientist accidentally discovers a strange gas that penetrates his gas mask and the effects are most bizarre - now every time he hears a bell it sends him into a murderous rage.50m25
Trio for TerrorThree separate tales: a man murders his uncle for the inheritance, but the uncle is no oridinary man; a man wins a fortune gambling, but may not live to enjoy it; a serial killer meets an odd fate.50m26
Papa BenjaminA musician tells a strange tale of involvement in a voodoo cult.50m27
Late DateWhen a man murders his adulterous wife his brother attempts to conceal the crime by disposing of the body - but it won't be easy.50m28
Yours Truly, Jack the RipperA series of brutal murders in the modern-day U.S. mirror those of Jack the Ripper. Sir Guy informs the police of his theory that it is in fact the Ripper himself, alive and well - and not a year older.50m29
The Devil's TicketA starving artist goes to a pawn shop with one of his paintings and ends up pawning his soul to the devil. Will he be able to redeem it when the time comes?50m30
Parasite MansionA young teacher is lost during a storm and wakes up to find herself held prisoner in a run-down mansion inhabited by a strange and terrifying family.50m31
A Good ImaginationA book dealer turns to murder over his adulterous wife - taking his methods for killing from classic literature.50m32
Mr. GeorgeA little girl is the sole heir to her mother's fortune and her greedy relatives are out to kill her for her money. What they don't realize is this little girl has a supernatural guardian.50m33
Terror in TeakwoodA young man's former girlfriend comes to him for help; her husband, a famous pianist, is being terrorized by an unknown being - is it a dead rival, secretly alive, or is it something much more grotesque.50m34
The Prisoner in the MirrorA professor researching an eighteenth century murderous magician purchases a mirror in Paris only to find the magician's victims imprisoned within - or is it only a trick?50m35
Dark LegacyThe patriarch of a family of magicians dies and leaves his nephew his book of secrets - and it is indeed a dark legacy involving satanic spirits and black magic.50m36
Pigeons From HellTwo young brothers attempt to spend the night in an abandoned southern plantation and encounter some birds that seem to have a strong dislike for intruders.50m37
The Grim ReaperAn eccentric mystery writer purchases a ghoulish painting of the grim reaper which happens to have a curse on it - almost all of its former owners have died. When the owner's life is in danger the painting sends a gruesome warning - it begins to bleed.50m
The Twisted ImageWhen the paths of a disturbed young man (consumed with the idea of taking over the life of his boss) and a disturbed young woman (obsessed with the same man) cross, the results are disatrous.50m2Child's PlayA young boy with an unhappy homelife gets dangerously absorbed in his imagination.50m3Worse Than MurderA man dies and leaves a diary describing how he and his sister murdered a woman. The sister's unscrupulous daughter-in-law uses the diary for blackmail.50m4The Mark of the HandAn eight-year-old girl is accused of murdering a man and then trying to kill again.50m5Rose's Last SummerWhen an aging film actress dies under mysterious circumstances a friend and her former husband try to find out what happened to her.50m6The Guilty MenThe inner workings of a crime syndicate are examined as their mouthpiece lawyer wrestles with his conscience over the future of the organization.50m7The Purple RoomA man who inherits a house from his brother has one night to decide whether or not to stay - if he leaves, his cousins will inherit the house instead. He expects his cousins to try and frighten him into leaving, but could the strange happenings be more than pranks?50m8The WatcherA twisted zealot seeks to kill all those he feels are sinners.50m9Girl With a SecretWhen the wife of a government agent inadvertently discovers the details of one of his missions she becomes a girl with a secret that must be kept at all costs.50m10The PredictionA phony clairvoyant suddenly starts having genuine premonitions. Will he be able to save those closest to him when he sees death in their future?50m11The Fatal ImpulseA canidate for Mayor is told he won't live through the next day. The police are sent to protect him and we follow their actions as well as those of the potential killer.50m12The Big BlackoutA former alcoholic is haunted by a past he can't remember. Will he be able to stay alive long enough to unravel the mystery?50m13Knock Three-One-TwoA man desparate for money decides to enlist the help of a serial killer in getting the cash he needs from his wife.50m14Man in the MiddleA man overhears the kidnapping and murder plot of two unsavory characters and tries to prevent it from being carried out despite the fact that his own life is in danger.50m15The CheatersA pair of very unusual glasses allow the wearer to see the absolute truth about whatever they look upon. We see what happens as they pass from one owner to another.50m16The Hungry GlassA young couple buy a run-down, old mansion surrounded with legends about the lack of mirrors and the deaths of many former tenants. On their first night in the house they are frightened by strage visions, inexplicably intertwined with mirrors and glass.50m17The PoisonerA man in nineteenth century England disposes of his family members one by one - his weapon of choice? - an undetectable poison concealed within his ring.50m18Man in a CageA man arrives in Tangier looking for his missing brother who seems to have been involved in some shady dealings.50m19Choose a VictimA wealthy girl takes up with a mercenary beachbum. Together they plot to kill her uncle for his money50m20Hay-Fork and Bill-HookA young detective is sent to the English countryside to investigate a strange murder. His wife, who has accompanied him, soon finds herself a target of the locals who believe she is a witch.50m21The Merriweather FileWhen a man discovers a body in the trunk of his car the harder he tries to prove his innocence the more guilty he looks. Do the attempts on his wife's life have anything to do with this strange case?50m22The Fingers of FearA child murderer is on the loose. A mentally disturbed man is arrested for the crimes, but a determined police lieutenant isn't sure they have the right man.50m23E23Well of DoomA man is kidnapped on the eve of his wedding and held prisoner by a ghoulish creature claiming to be the devil himself.50m24The Ordeal of Dr. CordellA research scientist accidentally discovers a strange gas that penetrates his gas mask and the effects are most bizarre - now every time he hears a bell it sends him into a murderous rage.50m25Trio for TerrorThree separate tales: a man murders his uncle for the inheritance, but the uncle is no oridinary man; a man wins a fortune gambling, but may not live to enjoy it; a serial killer meets an odd fate.50m26Papa BenjaminA musician tells a strange tale of involvement in a voodoo cult.50m27Late DateWhen a man murders his adulterous wife his brother attempts to conceal the crime by disposing of the body - but it won't be easy.50m28Yours Truly, Jack the RipperA series of brutal murders in the modern-day U.S. mirror those of Jack the Ripper. Sir Guy informs the police of his theory that it is in fact the Ripper himself, alive and well - and not a year older.50m29The Devil's TicketA starving artist goes to a pawn shop with one of his paintings and ends up pawning his soul to the devil. Will he be able to redeem it when the time comes?50m30Parasite MansionA young teacher is lost during a storm and wakes up to find herself held prisoner in a run-down mansion inhabited by a strange and terrifying family.50m31A Good ImaginationA book dealer turns to murder over his adulterous wife - taking his methods for killing from classic literature.50m32Mr. GeorgeA little girl is the sole heir to her mother's fortune and her greedy relatives are out to kill her for her money. What they don't realize is this little girl has a supernatural guardian.50m33Terror in TeakwoodA young man's former girlfriend comes to him for help; her husband, a famous pianist, is being terrorized by an unknown being - is it a dead rival, secretly alive, or is it something much more grotesque.50m34The Prisoner in the MirrorA professor researching an eighteenth century murderous magician purchases a mirror in Paris only to find the magician's victims imprisoned within - or is it only a trick?50m35Dark LegacyThe patriarch of a family of magicians dies and leaves his nephew his book of secrets - and it is indeed a dark legacy involving satanic spirits and black magic.50m36Pigeons From HellTwo young brothers attempt to spend the night in an abandoned southern plantation and encounter some birds that seem to have a strong dislike for intruders.50m37The Grim ReaperAn eccentric mystery writer purchases a ghoulish painting of the grim reaper which happens to have a curse on it - almost all of its former owners have died. When the owner's life is in danger the painting sends a gruesome warning - it begins to bleed.50mCast
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