Horror discussion #3 - Trilogy of Terror (1975)

by **Alien Redrum** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:15 am

IMDB synopsis:

Three bizarre horror stories all of which star Karen Black in four different roles playing tormented women.

by **Alien Redrum** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:18 am

Saw this gem first on TV many, many years ago, then again when Dark Sky released the DVD.

The last story, the one of the Zuni Fetish Doll, scared the ever living shit out of me when I first saw it, and creeped me the fuck out again on the re-watch.

While the first two stories are relatively forgettable, it's the third that brings it home making it unforgettable and a highly recommended.

And Eric "The Hitman" Strauss can still kiss my ass for the little stunt he pulled at HorrorFind weekend. :mad:

by **Sham** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:27 am

The first story is a sharp, underrated thriller. I could see it being expanded into something feature-length.

The second story is pretty forgettable, although its short story counterpart is very good.

And I simply can't recommend this film enough for its last segment. I still have trouble watching that poor woman as she pinches her fingers over the sawing knife blade.

Oh, and if you haven't read the short story of which its based ("Prey"), do yourself the favor and pick it up. It's just phenomenal.

Highly recommended.

by **The Hitman** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:38 pm

I can't say I've actually seen this one in its entirety, but I have seen the Zuni segment.

And as for AR, all I have to say is, big man move fast when scared like little girl!