Karloff names the weeks principal players as their faces appear. Mar 14, 2011 boris karloff a name synonymous with horror. During the run of thriller, karloff lent his name and likeness to a comic book for gold key comics based upon the series. Though remembered primarily as a series that emphasized gothic horror, under producer fletcher markle thriller was initially a series oriented towards suspense and crime drama, in the manner of alfred hitchcock presents. I n 1959, tv producer hubbell robinson was scouting around for a new series to air on nbc, the network he had once been president of. Get the best deals on boris karloff thriller when you shop the largest online selection at.
The life and adventures of morrison of peking free book online. Nov 04, 2016 the reputation of boris karloffs thriller, which ran from 19601962, is such that it was one of the most highly anticipated dvds until its 2010 release. Uncle konrad markesan has made a remarkable scientific discovery. Rod serlings nervous energy animated the twilight zone and alfred hitchcocks laconic drawl set the tone for his eponymous suspense series. And perhaps the best of them all was thriller, hosted by boris karloff. In the film, a magician who has been turned into a raven seeks help from a former sorcerer. Boris karloff tales of mystery archives hc 20092011 dark. By issue 4 the series had changed names to tales of mystery and they feature ghosts and curses and such. Well, among other things, bloch wrote a little thriller novel called psycho. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may affect the book value. This reference book is a chronicle of the television series thriller, which was hosted and introduced by boris karloff, and ran for two. Shop boris karloff presents thriller the complete series all 67 episodes with extras 14 disc dvd box set all regions horror and supernatural tv.
Starting in 1962, for the kings ransom of two bits, your average redblooded american kid could pick up a copy of boris karloff thriller and be instantly transported to a world of haunted houses. This book may have been a little late to cash in on that conceit, coming out in 1960, but its still a great idea. Boris karloff tales of mystery comic books for sale online. The complete series dvd 2010 14disc set seasons 12 boris karloff. One irony in the presentation was not to be overlooked. Boris karloffs thriller, and it would be great reading.
Boris karloff thriller 1962 gold key comic books mycomicshop. On facebook theres an open discussion group called the boris karloff association with lots of members, theres my very own boris karloff information centre and my home site a 125 th anniversary tribute to boris karloff. Values of boris karloff thriller free comic book price guide. For nearly twenty years, the comic book series boris karloff tales of mystery wove stories of intrigue, suspense, and macabre drama. Boris karloff was an english actor who emigrated to canada in the 1910s. With boris karloff, harry townes, ilka windish, henry silva.
More than a monster by my good friend stephen jacobs. May 19, 2009 starting in 1962, for the kings ransom of two bits, your average redblooded american kid could pick up a copy of boris karloff thriller and be instantly transported to a world of haunted houses, doomed desert islands and criminal enterprises where the joke was always on the cleverest. After thriller was cancelled, the comic was retitled boris karloff s tales of mystery. Boris karloffs thriller, and it would be great reading for any heretofore nonfan interested in learning about the series. The villainous vocal skills of boris karloff, mercedes mccambridge, willard waterman, shirley mitchell, and more bring to life 20 perilous plots. Thriller is an american anthology television series that aired during the. The first two issues printed were giant books of 80 pages each, and they were called thriller after the boris karloff tv series.
Books by boris karloff author of how the grinch stole christmas. Wells, thriller had less in common with the universal monsters than with the moody 40s horror films of val lewtonwhere the supernatural lurked placidly in plain sight, jumping out of the. May 10, 2010 boris karloff before stephen king wrote that probably the best horror series ever put on tv was thriller, which ran on nbc from september of 1960 until the summer of 1962 really only. Thriller was at first criticized as a copy of alfred hitchcock presents, substituting the avuncular master of suspense with the acknowledged king of horror, boris karloff. This book is a must for diehard fans of the excellent classic tv horror anthology thriller a. How boris karloff voiced dr seuss how the grinch stole. Boris karloff has 32 books on goodreads with 597 ratings. His popularity following frankenstein in the early 1930s was such that for a brief time he was billed simply as karloff. Boris karloff presented all 67 episodes, and was as effective a host for this. An illustrated likeness of karloff continued to introduce each issue of this publication for more than a decade after his death. See more ideas about thriller, funny shows, boris karloff. Iconic actor karloff slapped his name on these comics crudely drawn versions of the dapper actor provided intros and moral conclusions for these creepy stories, making for a classic midcentury drugstore.
The testimony that christmas is an occasion when mundane concerns really are secondary to joys of the spirit was not exactly reinforced by the many commercials on behalf of all. And the nightmares would return no other film, tv show or book ever scared me. Boris karloff narrator of how the grinch stole christmas. By issue 4 the series had changed names to tales of mystery and. Thriller was an american genre anthology tv series that aired in the 1960s and lasted for two seasons on nbc. For a tale about a murdering book dealer a good imagination, as sure as my name is boris karloff karloff leafs through a large tome with actors pictures on each page. Howard, august derleth, cornell woolrich, richard matheson, and robert bloch, to name just a few. Shriver gives monster kid readers a look behind the scenes of thriller with this except from his new book, boris karloff.
Boris karloff thriller comic books for sale online. Boris karloff s thriller was an hourlong tv horror anthology series that originally aired on nbc from 1960 to 1962. Boris karloff presents tales of the frightened abridged on apple. Boris karloff presents tales of the frightened abridged. One of the best from the first series boris karloff thriller series a good imagination this is a public domain film. Drawing on detailed research, previously unpublished letters, and interviews with those who knew him this new biography dispels the often repeated myths associated with the star many perpetuated by karloff himself and reveals a wealth of new information about the private and professional life of boris karloff. He uses it to summon a demon to create impossible magic feats for his act but there is a price to pay. Onsale date from 1962 books and pamphlets, copyright office, library of congress. At the beginning of each thriller hour, hollywoods original master of the macabre, boris karloff, sets the tone and primes viewers for frightful and chilling dramas based on the works of some of the horror genres greatest writers. Boris karloff presents thriller the complete series all 67 episodes. Directed by roger corman, it starred vincent price, peter lorre, boris karloff, and hazel court. Boris karloff gold key silver age comics 19561969 for sale ebay. Despite its somewhat hefty price tag, it became a best seller and was followed by a greatest hits top ten release in 2012.
After a couple of issues, this title was soon replaced by the longrunning boris karloff tales of mystery. Boris karloffs thriller 1960s television series thriller, boris karloff. E22 by august derleth boris karloff a young couple goes to visit their uncle, but instead of hospitality, are locked in their rooms at night. Tales of mystery volume 1 gathers the twoissue run of boris karloff thriller, unavailable since 1962, and the first two issues of the comic that continued the series for the next two decades, packaging all in a book packed with lovely fullcolor panels throughout. The show featured host boris karloff introducing a mix of macabre horror tales and suspense thrillers. One of the best, dedicated to horror, unlike the others that always presented a regular shot of scifi, was boris karloff s grim goodie, thriller. The book was like many other excellent anthologies, such as the ghostly gallery, stories that scared even me, and stories that go bump in the night, presented. When karloff starred in frankenstein, nobody had much faith it would lead. Jul 19, 20 boris karloff s thriller was an anthology series that ran from 19601962. Hosted by boris karloff, thriller is yet another golden age of horror. What is your boris karloff thriller comic book worth. Get the best deals on boris karloff silver age comics. Author steven kings proclaiming it the best horror series of all time in his 1981 book, danse macabre certainly enhanced its eminence.
Anthology series hosted by boris karloff that originally told ordinary tales of crime and mystery, but later became a showcase for gothic horror stories, many of which were based on works by authors such as cornell woolrich, robert bloch, and charlotte armstrong. The best and scariest episodes of boris karloffs thriller. Thriller also known as boris karloff s thriller and boris karloff presents is an american anthology television series that aired during the 196061 and 196162 seasons on nbc. Thriller with boris karloff 19 dvds complete series. Frightening facts about boris karloff, the master of horror. The show met its demise after only two seasons, too closely competitive with the alfred hitchcock hour. Jones was very good and boris karloff was both the voice of the grinch and the narrator. William shatner 1961 boris karloff s thriller 01x16 the hungry. See more ideas about boris karloff, horror comics, comic book board.
He is best remembered for his roles in horror films and his portrayal of frankensteins monster in the 1931 film frankenstein, 1935 film bride of frankenstein, and 1939 film son of frankenstein. Find the value of the gold key comic boris karloff thriller volume 1. Thriller aka boris karloffs thriller is an hourlong tv horror anthology series. Boris karloffs thriller the bride who died twice video.
Values of boris karloff thriller free comic book values. The show was primarily focused around horror and suspense stories which were presented by boris karloff, who would act as the shows horror host, as well as starring in several episodes. Boris karloff s thriller masquerade series 2 episode 6 1961 just when you thought you knew everything about the life of a vampire you find out someone. Boris karloff in thriller 1960 thriller was created by hubbell robinson for mca s revue studios. A good imagination boris karloff thriller series 1 youtube. Horror fans who grew up in the 1960s and 1970s were nearly enraptured with the content and structure of this show. Boris karloff tales of mystery comic books for sale. Boris karloff silver age comics 19561969 for sale ebay. The shows origins and troubled history is first discussed here, followed by biographies of such key figures as producer william frye, executive producer hubbell robinson, writers robert bloch and donald s. Boris karloffs most popular book is how the grinch stole christmas. Although karloff s presence linked the series to universals monster movie cycle of the 30s and 40s, which had its roots in the 19th century novels of bram stoker, mary shelley, and h.
Cooper rare vtg horror pulp paperback book ace thriller horror boris karloff movie tiein 50s collectible lentresort 5 out of 5 stars 317. They will tell you strange secrets of the supernatural, of science experiments gone wrong. They will find themselves surrounded by frightening creatures, by ghosts and ghastly sound effects. Boris karloffs thriller television series old movies, vintage movies, 60s tv, daily mood. Features a new introduction by boris karloff s daughter sara karloff.
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