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Trilogy of Terror

Trilogy of Terror

Trilogy of Terror

1975
Suspense/Thriller, Horror
TV Movie
1h 12m
Three stories interwoven together in this Dan Curtis production starring Karen Black in each segment. The first, about a high school student infatuated with his teacher. The second, a paranoid tale of two sisters - one good, the other evil, and the third about an African tribal doll that comes to life and terrorizes a woman in her apartment. (imdb)

Directed by:

Dan Curtis
Dan-Curtis
Dan Curtis
31 total credits
Credits include: Burnt Offerings, Trilogy of Terror, The Night Strangler and Dracula
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Writers:

Richard Matheson
Richard-Matheson
Richard Matheson
57 total credits
Credits include: I Am Legend, What Dreams May Come, Real Steel, Duel and Stir of Echoes
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, William F. Nolan
William-F-Nolan
William F. Nolan
7 total credits
Credits include: Logan's Run, Trilogy of Terror, The Norliss Tapes, Bridge Across Time and The Turn of the Screw
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Starring:

Karen Black
Karen-Black
Karen Black
112 total credits
Credits include: Easy Rider, House of 1000 Corpses, Five Easy Pieces, Nashville and Family Plot
Read more
, John Karlen
John-Karlen
John Karlen
26 total credits
Credits include: Surf Ninjas, Daughters of Darkness, Trilogy of Terror, Racing with the Moon and House of Dark Shadows
Read more
, George Gaynes
George-Gaynes
George Gaynes
23 total credits
Credits include: Police Academy, Tootsie, Just Married, Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment and Police Academy 3: Back in Training
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, Gregory Harrison
Gregory-Harrison
Gregory Harrison
40 total credits
Credits include: Air Bud: Golden Receiver, Razorback, Trilogy of Terror, Give 'em Hell, Malone and It's My Party
Read more
, Jim Storm
Jim-Storm
Jim Storm
5 total credits
Credits include: Trilogy of Terror, Dark Mirror, Venomous, Killer on Board and Tomorrow's Tide
Read more
, Robert Burton
Robert-Burton
Robert Burton
29 total credits
Credits include: The Big Heat, The Tall T, Trilogy of Terror, Jubal and The Slime People
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Genres:

Suspense/Thriller, Horror

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Trilogy of Terror

1975
Suspense/Thriller, Horror
TV Movie
1h 12m
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terrymacterrymac
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20 Jun 2017
54
23rd
It's a trilogy, I'll give it that. The terror is a bit thin on the ground, though. The first story with its fairly dark theme is probably the most interesting, and it goes downhill from there via the predictable second part to the faintly ridiculous final segment (which seems to be the most popular, for some reason). Black seems to have a good enough time in her various roles, but overall this is a bit low key and uninteresting.
20 Jun 2017
paxtonPaxton
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15 Oct 2013
67
55th
Everyone is going to tell you about the third sketch, but the first is about a woman that let's men use her as a sex toy until they run out of ideas and therefore become boring and useless, so she kills them. This was made for television. In the seventies.
15 Oct 2013
hotsakehotsake
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22 Nov 2018
65
63rd
This is like a precursor to the Tales From the Crypt series. Karen Black was good in all the shorts but only the last one was any fun. Maybe it was because I grew up in the '90s and watched all the horror anthologies that used to be on TV but I figured out the twists in the first two right away.
22 Nov 2018
johnnyzombieJohnnyZombie
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30 Nov 2007
84
50th
I would rate this higher if it was merely "Amelia". That segment is horrifying and simply incredible to watch. The other two segments are fun enough to watch based on their source and Karen Black's performances. But damn...that doll is fuck crazy.
30 Nov 2007
rihreyrihrey
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24 Jan 2022
41
40th
the first two stories are pretty decent but the third one was just awful
24 Jan 2022
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
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26 Oct 2015
64
15th
I like the idea of three quick stories where the film gets in, gets its scares and gets out, but while none of the three stories here is bad, they're not so good either. The first is a decent concept but underdeveloped, the second very predictable and the third a bit too absurd.
26 Oct 2015
tonydaltonydal
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19 Oct 2007
55
17th
Karen runs the gamut from A to B.
19 Oct 2007
glumpy-99glumpy_99
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17 Jun 2025
77
54th
Fun trilogy of horror sketches, though the third is the only one that really qualifies as “terror”, with a nightmare fuel killer doll and some creative camera work. Segment 1 is fine, but I’m not sure the “sting” bites as hard as it could, and Segment 2 is the only one that feels long-winded, taking its time to reach a “surprise” conclusion that’s not much of a surprise. Still, it’s really a showcase for Black, and boy does she deliver for each of her 4 characters.
17 Jun 2025
driscarpindriscarpin
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05 Mar 2025
82
70th
Trilogia do Terror estreava há 50 anos na TV americana. Um dos melhores filmes de horror já feitos pela TV americana, amo demais todos os episódios, mas o primeiro é especialmente catártico contra o patriarcado. YouTube ( https://youtu.be/LMnY8hYGatM )
05 Mar 2025
mactonightmactonight
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10 Dec 2023
60
15th
The first tale is good but the other two are forgettable.
10 Dec 2023
madmanMadMan
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31 Oct 2023
90
67th
The first story is merely decent, the second one is quite good and offers a fun twist, yet the third one elevates this into a higher level of TV movie. Karen Black does a great job.
31 Oct 2023
bofbof
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08 Oct 2023
56
33rd
It's got its charms, especially the last segment, and I've used the gif of a character listing books on "Demonology! Pornography! Satanism!" more than once. I just don't know if "terror" is the word I'd use for watching Karen Black pace a room for 75 minutes. Digest of Disconcerting? Omnibus of Ominous? Anthology of Awkward?
08 Oct 2023
overratedoverrated
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13 Sep 2023
28
20th
That final shot is great, reminded me of the infamous final shot of Sleepaway Camp, but mostly this is forgettable.
13 Sep 2023
war_machineWar Machine
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31 Oct 2020
66
44th
Roofieteacherlol-blackmails-sheluredhimlolkills-70+hateshercrazysis-voodookillsher-wasdualpersonalitylol-60+goldnecklacecomesoffsoeasylolsotolife-somescaryshotslool-oven-tookoverherbody:P-70
31 Oct 2020
pianosamaPianoSama
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09 Aug 2020
65
45th
The first story is handily the best & has arguably aged the best of the three, offering relevant social themes & a very fun Twilight Zone twist. The second story is fine, but predictable & not very interesting compared to the other two. The third story is, obviously, extremely iffy & has aged like milk- but it's still a decent killer doll short. Karen Black does a good job in all four of her roles, & makes each character feel distinct. Overall, this is enjoyable early-70's stuff.
09 Aug 2020
thedicemanTheDiceman
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10 Jun 2017
55
49th
Not bad, the Zuni doll is quite good.
10 Jun 2017
the_pirateThe Pirate
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16 Jul 2015
24
4th
I admire the concept, but it is NOT executed well. Story 1 is really difficult to watch, not only because it's horribly acted, it's straight up offensive. Story 2 is painfully obvious what it's building up to. Story 3, yeah, that doll is fucking terrifying, but everything else about it is just as much a waste of time as the other two.
16 Jul 2015
mattburgessmattburgess
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08 Jun 2012
62
36th
The first two segments are dry and forgettable and drag the score down but the infamous African tribal doll finale is a genuine MASTERPIECE that deserves all the cult praise it gets. Fucking crazy ass Karen Black. That creepy last shot is quite possibly her finest moment.
08 Jun 2012
antaresAntares
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07 Aug 2011
70
54th
You pretty much watch this for the third segment with the Zuni doll. I remember watching this back on ABC in 1975 and that segment gave me nightmares for weeks.
07 Aug 2011
vandelay1Vandelay1
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23 Jun 2011
60
63rd
Okay Movie
23 Jun 2011
slantmagSlantMag
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10 Jan 2011
35
90th
"It's the Karen Black Show!" - Jeremiah Kipp
10 Jan 2011
moribunnyMoribunny
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05 Oct 2010
40
28th
Hey, I can't believe we got Karen Black!! Oh this is too good. We have to make the most of this! I know, let's cast her for three or four roles in three different segments. Only the third story will be worth anything, more comical than scary though... and screw continuity, we'll just edit the same shot of the crazy doll going berzerk against a black background into all the different scenes.
05 Oct 2010
mechatiggerMechatigger
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09 Mar 2010
71
50th
Black has a field day playing four tormented women in three bizarre, offbeat short stories. Best is the last.
09 Mar 2010
sliderccslidercc
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15 Apr 2009
80
78th
first 2 are meh, but the third is great.
15 Apr 2009
travisbickleTravisbickle
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04 Aug 2008
90
71st
Great trilogy of stories. with the best one being the third tale being the best by far..the parting shot still gives me shivers to this day.
04 Aug 2008
stainStain
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01 Feb 2008
80
68th
Haven't we all seen this one already? Particularly the third segment? Ayayayayayayaya ayayayayayayayayayayaya ayayayayayayayayayayayayayayaya
01 Feb 2008

Cast & Info

Directed by:

Dan Curtis
Dan-Curtis
Dan Curtis
31 total credits
Credits include: Burnt Offerings, Trilogy of Terror, The Night Strangler and Dracula
Read more

Writers:

Richard Matheson
Richard-Matheson
Richard Matheson
57 total credits
Credits include: I Am Legend, What Dreams May Come, Real Steel, Duel and Stir of Echoes
Read more
, William F. Nolan
William-F-Nolan
William F. Nolan
7 total credits
Credits include: Logan's Run, Trilogy of Terror, The Norliss Tapes, Bridge Across Time and The Turn of the Screw
Read more

Starring:

Karen Black
Karen-Black
Karen Black
112 total credits
Credits include: Easy Rider, House of 1000 Corpses, Five Easy Pieces, Nashville and Family Plot
Read more
, John Karlen
John-Karlen
John Karlen
26 total credits
Credits include: Surf Ninjas, Daughters of Darkness, Trilogy of Terror, Racing with the Moon and House of Dark Shadows
Read more
, George Gaynes
George-Gaynes
George Gaynes
23 total credits
Credits include: Police Academy, Tootsie, Just Married, Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment and Police Academy 3: Back in Training
Read more
, Gregory Harrison
Gregory-Harrison
Gregory Harrison
40 total credits
Credits include: Air Bud: Golden Receiver, Razorback, Trilogy of Terror, Give 'em Hell, Malone and It's My Party
Read more
, Jim Storm
Jim-Storm
Jim Storm
5 total credits
Credits include: Trilogy of Terror, Dark Mirror, Venomous, Killer on Board and Tomorrow's Tide
Read more
, Robert Burton
Robert-Burton
Robert Burton
29 total credits
Credits include: The Big Heat, The Tall T, Trilogy of Terror, Jubal and The Slime People
Read more

Genres:

Suspense/Thriller, Horror

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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