Summary of "The Complete Series - Long-awaited Set!": I'll admit to being extremely disappointed after watching the first few episodes. The stories weren't scary, and really weren't interesting to me at all. I didn't give up though, and the stories improved a lot. The thing I like the most about anthology shows is how varied the stories are. Some may be duds, while others are brilliant, you never know what to expect, and that's part of the fun. I didn't know what to expect when I sat down to watch an episode of Thriller, but I was usually happy with the episode when it ended.
Fans of the show will no doubt enjoy this release, and while I can appreciate the amount of time and care that went into putting it together, I was really hoping for a video piece that covered the series. I wanted to know the history of it, how Boris Karloff got involved in the show, how it's been handled over the years, and what impacts it's had on TV since. I'm sure some of that information is in the commentary tracks, and one day I hope to listen to them all, but the set was sorely lacking a good featurette on the show.
A big "thank you" to Image for putting this out, as I've finally been able to watch what people have been emailing me about for years and years. This is a very good set, as sure as my name is Gord Lacey. (read entire review)
Disc-by-Disc Contents (Episodes, Extras) for The Complete Series with Boris Karloff
Back in mid-May we brought you Image Entertainment's press release for their August 31st title, Boris Karloff's Thriller - The Complete Series. The press release had lots of info about the contents,... (read entire news item)
5/14/2010
Complete Series Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
As sure as my name is Boris Karloff,
this is going to be a THRILLER!
ON AUGUST 31, IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT
BRINGS A TELEVISION CLASSIC TO DVD
"THRILLER:
The Complete Series"
14-DVD... (read entire news item)
5/07/2010
Info Leaks Out About Extensive Bonus Material for Boris Karloff's Complete Series
This past Tuesday we were excited to pass along the first official info about the contents, cost and release date - August 31st! - of Image Entertainment's 14-DVD set of Boris Karloff's Thriller - The... (read entire news item)
5/04/2010
Karloff's Complete Series Formally Announced: Date, Cost, Contents and Cover Art
Available for the first time, experience the complete series hailed as the most frightening ever created for television. Horror legend Boris Karloff guides you through 67 unforgettable episodes of suspense,... (read entire news item)
10/30/2009
Halloween Treat: Image's Press Release Confirms Plans for Boris Karloff's Classic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Image Entertainment Acquires
Spine-Chilling TV Show
"THRILLER"
For 2010 Release
Hailed by writer Stephen King as "the best horror series ever to make it to TV."
CHATSWORTH,... (read entire news item)
10/28/2009
Update About the DVD Plans for Boris Karloff's Classic '60s Series
A few weeks ago we passed along to you an unconfirmed report that Boris Karloff's 1960 series, Thriller, would be coming to DVD. We've confirmed the other day, from an independent third party source... (read entire news item)
10/07/2009
Facebook Post Says the Boris Karloff Classic is Being Prepped for DVD!
A few days ago we received an e-mail from one of our readers, Jim Wynorski, and we are grateful. Not because he began by saying how he "always appreciated our site" (well, we're grateful for that, too!),... (read entire news item)
