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Trilogy of Terror (1975)

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Average Rating: 7.8/10
Reviews Counted: 10
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Release Date: Mar 4, 1975 Wide

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In this made-for-TV horror showcase, Karen Black plays four separate roles in three successive tales written or based on the works of venerable genre writer Richard Matheson. In "Julie," Black portrays a prim college literature instructor who engages in a debauched affair with one of her students after he drugs, date-rapes, and blackmails her into submission; here and in the other stories, however, things aren't what they seem. "Millicent and Therese" features the actress in two roles as good

R, 1 hr. 18 min.

Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Classics, Cult Movies

Directed By: Dan Curtis

In Theaters: Mar 4, 1975 Wide

On DVD: Aug 24, 1999

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Cast

Orin Cannon
Motel Clerk
George Gaynes
Dr. Chester Ramsey
Gregory Harrison
Arthur Moore
John Karlen
Thomas Amman
James Storm
Eddie Nells
Karen Black
Amelia, Julie, Millicen...
Robert Burton
Chad Foster

Critic Reviews for Trilogy of Terror

All Critics (12) | Fresh (10) | Rotten (2) | DVD (8)

One of the most underwhelming anthology horror films I've ever seen...

October 17, 2010 Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

By the time the Zuni fetish doll bursts onto the screen and worms its way into your nightmares (or your heart), you'll be fully convinced that you've seen at least one-third of a genre classic.

June 28, 2010 Full Review Source: MovieMartyr.com

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Jeremy Heilman

MovieMartyr.com

Black is a blast, but only the third tale, Amelia, is worth our time.

August 29, 2006 Full Review Source: Cinemania

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Dan Jardine

Cinemania

Demonic doll doling out death? Delightful!

August 28, 2006 Full Review Source: About.com

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Staci Layne Wilson

About.com

Karen Black versus an obviously fake wooden doll is surprisingly credible, scary, and balls to the wall exciting.

June 20, 2006 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Jeremiah Kipp

Slant Magazine

It's the Karen Black Show!

June 20, 2006 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Jeremiah Kipp

Slant Magazine

Love that Karen Black and her little witch doctor! Ouch!

June 1, 2005 Comment

Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

The third segment in this trilogy is arguably the scariest piece ever crafted under the made-for-TV label

January 16, 2004 Comment

Jon Niccum

Lawrence Journal-World

Scared many a mom

August 22, 2003 Comment

John Esther

Pasadena Weekly

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I was really surprised and impressed by Karen Black in this movie, she plays all the main characters in the movie perfectly, it's very cool. The first two stories are a bit predictable, but fun. The last one is unpredictable and exciting. I really enjoyed this movie, it's a great anthology horror film, and I recommend it.

June 26, 2011