Thriller background

Thriller

Explore the darkest corners of television with a terrifying series that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

The anthology series, hosted by Boris Karloff, initially explored crime and mystery stories but gradually shifted its focus to Gothic horror tales, drawing inspiration from renowned authors such as Cornell Woolrich, Robert Bloch, and Charlotte Armstrong.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Twisted Image

1. The Twisted Image

Aired: Sep 13, 1960

Two individuals with mental health issues disrupt the predictable life of a p...

Episode 2 Child's Play

2. Child's Play

Aired: Sep 20, 1960

A boy's vivid imagination becomes all-consuming after being abandoned by his ...

Episode 3 Worse Than Murder

3. Worse Than Murder

Aired: Sep 27, 1960

A wife's discovery of a hidden diary sets off a chain reaction of deceit and ...

Episode 4 The Mark of the Hand

4. The Mark of the Hand

Aired: Oct 4, 1960

A chilling atmosphere envelops the town as a young girl's unexplained silence...

Episode 5 Rose's Last Summer

5. Rose's Last Summer

Aired: Oct 11, 1960

A shocking discovery in a family's garden leads to a intricate investigation,...

Episode 6 The Guilty Men

6. The Guilty Men

Aired: Oct 18, 1960

A powerful mobster attempts to rebrand his criminal empire, but his lawyer's ...

Episode 7 The Purple Room

7. The Purple Room

Aired: Oct 25, 1960

A mysterious inheritance awaits a man in a grand Baton Rouge mansion, but onl...

Episode 8 The Watcher

8. The Watcher

Aired: Oct 31, 1960

A teacher's obsession with a student spirals out of control, but a surprising...

Episode 9 Girl with a Secret

9. Girl with a Secret

Aired: Nov 14, 1960

A young couple's marriage is rocked by a husband's sudden disappearance, with...

Episode 10 The Prediction

10. The Prediction

Aired: Nov 21, 1960

A reclusive mentalist with a troubled past starts experiencing disturbing pre...

Episode 11 The Fatal Impulse

11. The Fatal Impulse

Aired: Nov 28, 1960

A fugitive, on the run from deadly assassins, sets off a catastrophic sequenc...

Episode 12 The Big Blackout

12. The Big Blackout

Aired: Dec 5, 1960

A desperate quest for self-discovery unfolds as a man, shrouded in mystery, b...

Episode 13 Knock Three-One-Two

13. Knock Three-One-Two

Aired: Dec 12, 1960

A ruthless criminal and a cunning husband join forces to orchestrate a massiv...

Episode 14 Man in the Middle

14. Man in the Middle

Aired: Dec 19, 1960

A man's life takes a dramatic turn after a chance meeting, leading him into a...

Episode 15 The Cheaters

15. The Cheaters

Aired: Dec 26, 1960

In the next episode, a revolutionary invention allows its wearer to uncover t...

Episode 16 The Hungry Glass

16. The Hungry Glass

Aired: Jan 2, 1961

A young couple's peaceful marriage is disrupted when they stumble upon a myst...

Episode 17 The Poisoner

17. The Poisoner

Aired: Jan 9, 1961

Thomas Edward Griffith, a witty London critic, faces financial struggles and ...

Episode 18 Man in the Cage

18. Man in the Cage

Aired: Jan 16, 1961

A brother's frantic quest for his vanished sibling propels him into a perilou...

Episode 19 Choose a Victim

19. Choose a Victim

Aired: Jan 23, 1961

A young heiress, seemingly living a life of luxury, is drawn to a free-spirit...

Episode 22 The Fingers of Fear

22. The Fingers of Fear

Aired: Feb 20, 1961

The apprehension of a notorious child murderer sparks a complex emotional res...

Episode 23 Well of Doom

23. Well of Doom

Aired: Feb 27, 1961

Uninvited guests disrupt a bachelor party, whisking away a group of friends, ...

Episode 25 Trio for Terror

25. Trio for Terror

Aired: Mar 13, 1961

The next episode brings three chilling tales of suspense and horror. A man's ...

Episode 26 Papa Benjamin

26. Papa Benjamin

Aired: Mar 20, 1961

A desperate composer seeks creative salvation through Voodoo rhythms, only to...

Episode 27 Late Date

27. Late Date

Aired: Apr 3, 1961

A brother's unwavering loyalty is put to the test as he joins forces with his...

Episode 29 The Devil's Ticket

29. The Devil's Ticket

Aired: Apr 17, 1961

A tormented artist trades his eternal soul for creative genius, only to disco...

Episode 30 Parasite Mansion

30. Parasite Mansion

Aired: Apr 24, 1961

A young woman is trapped in a mysterious mansion, where she uncovers the dark...

Episode 31 A Good Imagination

31. A Good Imagination

Aired: May 2, 1961

A mastermind inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's dark stories hatches a diabolical ...

Episode 32 Mr. George

32. Mr. George

Aired: May 9, 1961

A young girl, Priscilla, becomes entangled in a treacherous family plot as he...

Episode 35 Dark Legacy

35. Dark Legacy

Aired: May 30, 1961

A nightclub magician inherits a mysterious tome of dark magic from his occult...

Episode 36 Pigeons from Hell

36. Pigeons from Hell

Aired: Jun 6, 1961

In the heart of a murky swamp, a worn-down mansion stands as a haunting backd...

Episode 37 The Grim Reaper

37. The Grim Reaper

Aired: Jun 13, 1961

A celebrated author, Beatrice Graves, buys a haunting painting of the Grim Re...

Watch Thriller Exclusively on The Roku Channel

Streaming in:

United States

  • CanadaCanada
  • United StatesUnited States
The Roku Channel

Main Cast

Appearances

Info about Thriller

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Genres:Drama, Crime, Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Thriller: Where to Watch Online in United States?

At the present time, viewers have the opportunity to enjoy "Thriller" completely free of charge, though with occasional advertisements, on the following streaming platforms: The Roku Channel.