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Smilings · 11-19-2013, 01:57 AM

I'd love to trade for "Tales of the Haunted" (1981) TV movie.

"Evil Stalks This House" was the title of pilot story.

I think this TV movie was an Aaron Spelling pilot that never went to series.

Christopher Lee hosts and Jack Palance stars.

This is a story about an old dark house and a family curse.

96 min - Horror | Thriller - 12 July 1981 (USA)

Director:
Gordon Hessler
Stars:
Jack Palance, Cindy Hinds, Helen Hughes
Christopher Lee Host

with Frances Hyland
Derrick Jones
Reginald Love
Mike Starr

Storyline
Jack Palance stars as a self-serving, abusive boor who becomes stranded (along with his two children) by a thunderstorm, forcing them to take shelter in an isolated country estate owned by a group of mysterious and wealthy old dowagers. Seeing a golden opportunity, Palance soon turns to plundering their estate, but his plans collide with the secret activities of a Satanic snake-cult who carry out ritual sacrifices in the attic. Written by Ørnås

wiseguy182 · 11-19-2013, 02:13 AM

Interesting. I was wondering why it was called "Tales of the Haunted" (note the plural) when there was only one story told. Then I went on imdb and found that it was the pilot for a Twilight Zone-type series that never got off the ground, unfortunately.

I'd be interested in this as well.

Smilings · 11-19-2013, 02:58 AM

I'll let you know if I have any luck.
Thanks.

Deaks · 11-19-2013, 02:13 PM

I have this, drop me a pm if you want to set up a trade.

Smilings · 11-20-2013, 12:03 PM

The version "Evil Stalks This House" just has the main story with Jack Palance.

I want the "Tales of the Haunted" TV version with intros by host Christopher Lee.

Thanks.

Deaks · 11-20-2013, 12:14 PM

Sorry, I had no idea there were different versions.

11-19-2013, 01:57 AM	#1
Smilings Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 09, 2012 Location: California Posts: 417	WTD 1981 TALES OF THE HAUNTED tv movie I'd love to trade for "Tales of the Haunted" (1981) TV movie. "Evil Stalks This House" was the title of pilot story. I think this TV movie was an Aaron Spelling pilot that never went to series. Christopher Lee hosts and Jack Palance stars. This is a story about an old dark house and a family curse. 96 min - Horror \| Thriller - 12 July 1981 (USA) Director: Gordon Hessler Stars: Jack Palance, Cindy Hinds, Helen Hughes Christopher Lee Host with Frances Hyland Derrick Jones Reginald Love Mike Starr Storyline Jack Palance stars as a self-serving, abusive boor who becomes stranded (along with his two children) by a thunderstorm, forcing them to take shelter in an isolated country estate owned by a group of mysterious and wealthy old dowagers. Seeing a golden opportunity, Palance soon turns to plundering their estate, but his plans collide with the secret activities of a Satanic snake-cult who carry out ritual sacrifices in the attic. Written by Ørnås Attached Images
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11-20-2013, 12:03 PM	#5
Smilings Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 09, 2012 Location: California Posts: 417	Christopher Lee intros important The version "Evil Stalks This House" just has the main story with Jack Palance. I want the "Tales of the Haunted" TV version with intros by host Christopher Lee. Thanks.

11-19-2013, 02:13 AM	#2
wiseguy182 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 11, 2006 Location: Wendy's salad bar Posts: 7,030	Interesting. I was wondering why it was called "Tales of the Haunted" (note the plural) when there was only one story told. Then I went on imdb and found that it was the pilot for a Twilight Zone-type series that never got off the ground, unfortunately. I'd be interested in this as well.

11-19-2013, 02:58 AM	#3
Smilings Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 09, 2012 Location: California Posts: 417	I'll let you know if I have any luck. Thanks.

11-19-2013, 02:13 PM	#4
Deaks Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 26, 2007 Location: UK Posts: 184	I have this, drop me a pm if you want to set up a trade.

11-20-2013, 12:14 PM	#6
Deaks Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 26, 2007 Location: UK Posts: 184	Sorry, I had no idea there were different versions.