Rumors of Thriller (Karloff anthology series) Coming to DVD
10-09-09, 11:38 AM
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Rumors of Thriller (Karloff anthology series) Coming to DVD
Potentially huge news from TVShowsonDVD indicating a release of the classic Karloff hosted program "Thriller" in 2010. Link below...
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Thr...-Planned/12778
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Thr...-Planned/12778
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10-11-09, 05:34 PM
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re: Rumors of Thriller (Karloff anthology series) Coming to DVD
hahaha, I was all ready to post about the Michael Jackson video!
So...
1. The Karloff show is classic, I cannot wait to own a great copy of it.
2. MJ's Thriller needs to be remastered. Get out the neg and do a complete HD transfer.
The video is looking old! I'm sure they are still using the digital transfer from 1997 when shown. Which that transfer I'm almost positive is from the original broadcast tapes.
So...
1. The Karloff show is classic, I cannot wait to own a great copy of it.
2. MJ's Thriller needs to be remastered. Get out the neg and do a complete HD transfer.
The video is looking old! I'm sure they are still using the digital transfer from 1997 when shown. Which that transfer I'm almost positive is from the original broadcast tapes.
11-03-09, 01:32 PM
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This should be a packed set in terms of extras, similar to the Twilight Zone collections. Tim Lucas states in his blog that he has participated in 2 commentaries and that numerous other genre luminaries are expected to similarly participate. Can't wait for this!
11-04-09, 05:35 PM
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There were some terrible episodes (one or two of them inexplicably appeared on the 3-disc laser set), but you could say that for most generally excellent series, such as TZ and Outer Limits. Personally, a great-looking copy of "The Grim Reaper" would make it a must-buy for me. William Shatner, beheaded!
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re: Rumors of Thriller (Karloff anthology series) Coming to DVD
There were some terrible episodes (one or two of them inexplicably appeared on the 3-disc laser set), but you could say that for most generally excellent series, such as TZ and Outer Limits. Personally, a great-looking copy of "The Grim Reaper" would make it a must-buy for me. William Shatner, beheaded!
11-05-09, 12:41 AM
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There were some terrible episodes (one or two of them inexplicably appeared on the 3-disc laser set), but you could say that for most generally excellent series, such as TZ and Outer Limits. Personally, a great-looking copy of "The Grim Reaper" would make it a must-buy for me. William Shatner, beheaded!
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11-05-09, 09:04 AM
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Thanks! I remember watching this show as a kid (it was on repeats even then), and would definitely consider picking it up on DVD.
11-06-09, 03:33 AM
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While I'm not familiar with the show, I have a friend that is. I'm sure he'd be all up for it.
11-06-09, 10:17 AM
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I've been waiting for this to come on DVD for ages. I came this > < close to buying an unofficial copy a few times at Chiller Theater. Awesome!
11-06-09, 02:52 PM
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Re: Rumors of Thriller (Karloff anthology series) Coming to DVD
The Devil's Ticket, with MacDonald Carey as a struggling artist making a deal with the devil was my favorite episode (and possibly the best "deal with the devil" shows ever made).
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Yes! That is one my favorites as well. I'll be so happy to retire my bootleg set. It did get me thru though so no complaints.
05-05-10, 01:09 PM
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It's confirmed for August.
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Thr...e-Series/13718
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Thr...e-Series/13718
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05-06-10, 06:03 AM
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The one with the lady who turned men into pigs with her homemade jam scared the crap out of me as a kid. Immediately after watching that episode at my grandma's house, she offered me some of her jam and I refused to eat it. She had no clue what I had just watched and why I reacted the way I did.
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Re: Rumors of Thriller (Karloff anthology series) Coming to DVD
It's confirmed for August.
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Thr...e-Series/13718
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Thr...e-Series/13718
05-06-10, 06:31 PM
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05-27-10, 04:03 PM
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Thriller - The Complete Series: 8/31/10
From Classic Flix:
The complete series will be contained on 14 discs and comes with minimal bonus features (below). Guest stars include William Shatner, Leslie Nielsen, Rip Torn, Cloris Leachman, Mary Tyler Moore, Elizabeth Montgomery and Dick York. It will retail for $149.98.
SYNOPSIS:
Now 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, murder and relentless terror from the minds of such masterful writers as Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Bloch and Cornell Woolrich.
Featuring an incredible cast of stars, including William Shatner, Leslie Nielsen, Mary Tyler Moore, Elizabeth Montgomery, Rip Torn, Cloris Leachman, Robert Vaughn, John Carradine, Ursula Andress and many more! Thriller is the ultimate must-have collection for any horror fan.
BONUS FEATURES:
* Series Promo
* Still Galleries
SYNOPSIS:
Now 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, murder and relentless terror from the minds of such masterful writers as Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Bloch and Cornell Woolrich.
Featuring an incredible cast of stars, including William Shatner, Leslie Nielsen, Mary Tyler Moore, Elizabeth Montgomery, Rip Torn, Cloris Leachman, Robert Vaughn, John Carradine, Ursula Andress and many more! Thriller is the ultimate must-have collection for any horror fan.
BONUS FEATURES:
* Series Promo
* Still Galleries
05-27-10, 05:55 PM
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Re: Thriller - The Complete Series: 8/31/10
More special features from TVShowsonDVD.com:
* 29 New Audio Commentaries featuring Arthur Hiller, Patricia Barry, Ernest Dickerson, David Schow, Tim Lucas, Gary Gerani, Jim Wynorski, Richard Anderson, Lucy Chase Williams, Steve Mitchell, Marc Scott Zicree, Alan Brennert, Beverly Washburn, Larry Blamire, Jon Burlingame, Daniel Benton, Ron Borst, Craig Reardon
* Extensive Promotional and Production Still Galleries
* Rare Episode Promos
* Thriller Series Promo
* Isolated Music & Effects Tracks for Select Episodes from Composers Jerry Goldsmith and Morton Stevens
* 29 New Audio Commentaries featuring Arthur Hiller, Patricia Barry, Ernest Dickerson, David Schow, Tim Lucas, Gary Gerani, Jim Wynorski, Richard Anderson, Lucy Chase Williams, Steve Mitchell, Marc Scott Zicree, Alan Brennert, Beverly Washburn, Larry Blamire, Jon Burlingame, Daniel Benton, Ron Borst, Craig Reardon
* Extensive Promotional and Production Still Galleries
* Rare Episode Promos
* Thriller Series Promo
* Isolated Music & Effects Tracks for Select Episodes from Composers Jerry Goldsmith and Morton Stevens