Thriller (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Series · ★ 6.7

Released in 1960, Thriller is a crime series.
What it’s about. Thriller is an American anthology television series that aired during the 1960–61 and 1961–62 seasons on NBC. The show featured host Boris Karloff introducing a mix of self-contained, macabre weird-horror and morbid, hitchockian crime stories, in some of which he also starred.
Who’s in it. Thriller stars Esther Dale as Ellen the Maid, Yuki Shimoda as Koto, Kenneth Haigh as Detective Insp. Harry Roberts and Jester Hairston as Papa Benjamin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Thriller has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thriller page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thriller tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thriller (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thriller change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thriller worth watching?
- Thriller holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thriller?
- Thriller stars Esther Dale, Yuki Shimoda, Kenneth Haigh, Jester Hairston and Marlo Thomas.
- When was Thriller released?
- Thriller was released in 1960.
