Trilogy of Terror (1975)

I like Trilogy of Terror, dont get me wrong. It is entertaining, and no one can forget the Zuni fetish doll. It certainly has its place in genre history, and stands above most other made for TV genre efforts. What it isnt, however, is a great movie. The first and second entries are rather generic, and are themes that have been revisited (and done better) many times in the genre. The only thing that sets this anthology effort apart is the third entry, which most fans identify the film with. The Zuni fetish is one of the earlier and most effective killer doll attempts, and it is done considerably well especially taking into account the limitations handed down by a constrained budget and TV censorship. All things considered, the technical aspects of the film are better than most other TV movies, and Karen Black proves herself as a leading genre actress, but the pacing and structure only make for an average film.

Rating: 7/10.