Best TV Horror/Thriilers Of All Time

[Scatter]

Don't just toss out a title.........I'm trying to find movies I love and discover those I haven't seen. So, no list of 30 movies.Toss out one of your favorites, give a capsule review, and maybe a little about your experience viewing it as a youngster back in The Day. Feel free to interact over movies that others posted that had an impact on you too. Digressions encouraged!

[Opera Ghost]

Don't just toss out a title.........I'm trying to find movies I love and discover those I haven't seen. So, no list of 30 movies.Toss out one of your favorites, give a capsule review, and maybe a little about your experience viewing it as a youngster back in The Day.

I've been verbose about this one, but Dan Curtis Horror new classic "The Night Stalker", starring Darrin McGavin as Karl Kolchak, with Barry Atwater as janos Skorzeny is one that still puts me into a cold sweat. It's one of the modern vampire film classics with chilling acting and music stings by Robert Cobert that induce nightmares.

I don't care how warm or humid the night was, I was under to covers.

OG

[Paul L]

Ghost Story, an early to mid '70's anthology series, hosted by Sebastian Cabot. It was later retitled Circle of Fear, w/out a host.

Just great, scary teleplays about ghosts & the supernatural that were quite effective. I think you can catch some episodes on Youtube. The writing was probably on the level of Night Gallery, give or take.

[marsattacks666]

Ok, here we go!



Don't be afraid of the Dark( 1972/73),w/ Kim Darby. She was so Hot! Anyway,
as a Child the movie scared the ghost out of me. Those little wax-headed creatures,
always whispering. I got chills, whoooooo! Then apon the final scene, holy crap!
The final scene, is so difinitive, obviously. But, that scene is so creepy, and has always
made an impression on me.

[Dr.Teufel Geist]

one of my faves is "Creature from Black Lake" starring Jack elam.

2 college students decide to investigate Bigfoot sighting(cant remember what state), so they pack up and head out.
They do run into some trouble with the local Sheriff, but he's really just looking out for them.
After asking around the town about the creature, no one seems to eager to talk about it, except a young man
who wants a ride home.
He tells the 2 students about a run in with the creature, when he was just 4 years old and traveling with his parents and grandparents.
Later on the 2 students talk to the town drunk(Jack elam) who has encountered the creature..
And later on in the movie, the students encounter the creature as well..
Dont wanna give too much away, for those who haven't seen it.
Now, the creature is only about 6' tall and a might skinny looking compared to other Bigfoot movies..
But, I like this movie alot...and reccommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it.

[Unknown Primate]

GREAT thread, Scat-man!

SOMETHING EVIL (1972)

This flick creeped me out several times when I first saw it.  Probably only seen it twice, but one scene stands out...  eerie red eyes staring out a window!  Haven't seen this movie in 20 years (at least), so don't know how well it has held up, but - it was directed by Spielberg and stars - wait for it -

D A R R E N   M C G A V I N!!!

No idea if this is out on vhs/dvd.

one of my faves is "Creature from Black Lake" starring Jack elam.

I saw this at the theater and now proudly own the dvd!

[Dr.Teufel Geist]

Something Evil seems familiar, but I cant remember if I have seen it.
I'm gonna have to look it up

[Scatter]

I've been verbose about this one, but Dan Curtis Horror new classic "The Night Stalker", starring Darrin McGavin as Karl Kolchak, with Barry Atwater as janos Skorzeny is one that still puts me into a cold sweat. It's one of the modern vampire film classics with chilling acting and music stings by Robert Cobert that induce nightmares.

I don't care how warm or humid the night was, I was under to covers.

OG

MAN............when Carl was hiding in that closet after the vampire came home and trapped him in the house. STILL scares the crap outta me!! What a great entry Rob!!

[Scatter]

Ghost Story, an early to mid '70's anthology series, hosted by Sebastian Cabot. It was later retitled Circle of Fear, w/out a host.

Just great, scary teleplays about ghosts & the supernatural that were quite effective. I think you can catch some episodes on Youtube. The writing was probably on the level of Night Gallery, give or take.

Yeah, that rings a bell, though a faint one. I'll look that up. Thanks Paul!

[Opera Ghost]

MAN............when Carl was hiding in that closet after the vampire came home and trapped him in the house. STILL scares the crap outta me!! What a great entry Rob!!

You nailed it!

[Scatter]

Ok, here we go!



Don't be afraid of the Dark( 1972/73),w/ Kim Darby. She was so Hot! Anyway,
as a Child the movie scared the ghost out of me. Those little wax-headed creatures,
always whispering. I got chills, whoooooo! Then apon the final scene, holy crap!
The final scene, is so difinitive, obviously. But, that scene is so creepy, and has always
made an impression on me.

One of my faves of all time!! I am SO looking forward to the re-make (which I NEVER say) because of the folks involved. Man, those whispers sent chills down my spine!! LOL!

[Scatter]

one of my faves is "Creature from Black Lake" starring Jack elam.

2 college students decide to investigate Bigfoot sighting(cant remember what state), so they pack up and head out.
They do run into some trouble with the local Sheriff, but he's really just looking out for them.
After asking around the town about the creature, no one seems to eager to talk about it, except a young man
who wants a ride home.
He tells the 2 students about a run in with the creature, when he was just 4 years old and traveling with his parents and grandparents.
Later on the 2 students talk to the town drunk(Jack elam) who has encountered the creature..
And later on in the movie, the students encounter the creature as well..
Dont wanna give too much away, for those who haven't seen it.
Now, the creature is only about 6' tall and a might skinny looking compared to other Bigfoot movies..
But, I like this movie alot...and reccommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it.

THAT'S what I'm talkin' bout Doc! One I've never seen, and it's a BIGFOOT MOVIE to boot!! Gotta track this one down!

[marsattacks666]

One of my faves of all time!! I am SO looking forward to the re-make (which I NEVER say) because of the folks involved. Man, those whispers sent chills down my spine!! LOL!

I want to see the remake too. But, I am more excited about DVD release! Don't, still
holds up today, still a GREAT tv movie!

[Dr.Teufel Geist]

Speaking of Ghost Story...how about the movie? 

about the 4 friends who meet the beautiful woman, they become friends with her.
Later one get's romantic with her, and the others become jealous..
Push comes to shove, and they think they killed her..so they place her in her car and push it into the bog...
Only she isnt dead, and they watch her drown..
Then she comes back as a Vengeful spirit and she get's her revenge!!

Big name cast...although, I cant remember their names 

it's a great Ghost movie...

[Scatter]

GREAT thread, Scat-man!

SOMETHING EVIL (1972)

This flick creeped me out several times when I first saw it.  Probably only seen it twice, but one scene stands out...  eerie red eyes staring out a window!  Haven't seen this movie in 20 years (at least), so don't know how well it has held up, but - it was directed by Spielberg and stars - wait for it -

D A R R E N   M C G A V I N!!!

No idea if this is out on vhs/dvd.

I saw this at the theater and now proudly own the dvd!

My man, my man...........or rather My Primate, my primate!! OK, ANOTHER new one, with one of my favorite actors of all time! Nothing creeps out Nancy like spooky eyes. I know I'll get lucky when I show it to Nancy because she'll be clinging to me all night! (I know.......I'm a Neanderthal).