Trilogy of Terror (1975) is a made-for-TV horror anthology film starring Karen Black in multiple roles across three chilling segments, each based on stories by Richard Matheson.
The first, Julie, follows a reserved college professor who becomes the target of a student's sinister plot, only for the tables to turn in an unexpected way.
Next is, Millicent and Therese centers on two sisters—one seemingly prim and proper, the other wild and malevolent—locked in a psychological battle with a shocking twist.
The most famous segment, Amelia, features a woman terrorized in her apartment by a Zuni fetish doll that comes to life, wielding a tiny yet deadly spear.
The film is best remembered for Black’s compelling performances and the terrifying final sequence of Amelia, which has become a cult horror classic.
Decades later, its final segment still chills audiences to the bone. Watch the full movie uninterrupted
The cast of Trilogy of Terror (1975) is primarily led by Karen Black, who plays multiple roles across all three segments. Here’s the main cast:
Karen Black as Julie, Millicent Larimore, Therese Larimore, and Amelia
Robert Burton as Chad Foster (Julie)
George Gaynes as Thomas Amman (Julie)
Jim Storm as Eddie Nells (Julie)
John Karlen as Mr. Anmar (Julie)
Gregory Harrison as Arthur Moore (Millicent and Therese)
Since the film is an anthology with limited characters, Black dominates the screen, particularly in Amelia, where she is the sole human character.