Trilogy of Terror II

"The first one kept you on the edge of your seat. This one will keep you under it."

1996 1h 30m EN

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Synopsis

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Three tales of terror: in "The Graveyard Rats" lovers murder the woman's older husband and encounter horror when they attempt to rob his grave; "Bobby" is the story of a woman who summons her son back from the dead; and in "He Who Kills" an African doll goes on a murderous rampage.

“The first one kept you on the edge of your seat. This one will keep you under it.”

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Cast

Lysette Anthony
Laura, Bobby's Mom / Dr. Simpson
Geraint Wyn Davies
Ben
Matt Clark
Ansford
Geoffrey Lewis
Stubbs
Blake Heron
Bobby
Richard Fitzpatrick
Jerry O'Farrell
Thomas Mitchell
Lew
Gerry Quigley
Akers

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dan Curtis
Writers: Dan Curtis, William F. Nolan, Richard Matheson
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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30 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Trilogy of Terror Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dan Curtis, shot by Elemér Ragályi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Bob Cobert. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Bill Blunden shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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ERA

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Lysette Anthony and Geraint Wyn Davies and Matt Clark carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Dan Curtis directs. Elemér Ragályi behind the camera. Bob Cobert scores. Bill Blunden cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
230 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Part of the "Trilogy of Terror Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by Dan Curtis, shot by Elemér Ragályi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Bob Cobert. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Bill Blunden shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Lysette Anthony and Geraint Wyn Davies and Matt Clark carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "The first one kept you on the edge of your seat. This one will keep you under it.".
10IMDB entry: tt0117966 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Only 57 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Elemér Ragályi
Original score: Bob Cobert
Editing: Bill Blunden
Production design: Veronica Hadfield
Costume design: Melanie Jennings
Makeup / hair: Tom Irvin
Stunt coordinator: Rick Forsayeth
Runtime: 90 min · 1h 30m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Trilogy of Terror II (1996)

Part of

Trilogy of Terror Collection

This collection of horror and thriller films explores how supernatural events and evil arise from seemingly harmless objects and occurrences. The first trilogy involves a college professor stalked by an enthusiastic student, a woman convinced her sister is evil, and a curio store owner releasing the evil in a Zuni fetish doll. The second trilogy features horror through grave robbery, a mother's supernatural reunion with her son, and a murderous doll. These films highlight the horrific consequences of ordinary events and objects, showcasing themes of obsession, sibling rivalry, and grief. The stories by Tanith Lee and David Liss delve into the macabre, blending the real and uncanny, and creating an anthology that explores horror across diverse genres and styles.