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Trilogy of Terror (1975)

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Trilogy of Terror is a 1975 American made-for-television horror anthology film directed by Dan Curtis. The film stars Karen Black in all three unconnected segments, portraying four distinct characters, including twin sisters. Each story is based on the works of acclaimed horror author Richard Matheson. The film is primarily remembered for its final segment, "Amelia," where Black's character is hunted by a possessed, murderous Zuni hunter fetish doll, which became a prominent pop culture moment.

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How many characters does Karen Black play in Trilogy of Terror?

Black appears in all three segments and plays four characters in total. The extra role comes from her portrayal of twin sisters in the story Millicent and Therese. ([Trilogy of Terror](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trilogy_of_Terror))

Are the three stories in Trilogy of Terror connected?

The film has three separate stories titled Julie, Millicent and Therese, and Amelia. Each segment is based on an unrelated short story by Richard Matheson. ([Trilogy of Terror](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trilogy_of_Terror))

What is the Zuni doll story in Trilogy of Terror?

The final segment, Amelia, follows a woman who is attacked in her apartment by a Zuni fetish doll that comes to life. Karen Black plays Amelia in that segment. ([Trilogy of Terror](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trilogy_of_Terror))

Did Trilogy of Terror get a sequel?

Yes, Trilogy of Terror II was released as a television film in 1996. Dan Curtis wrote and directed the sequel as well as the original 1975 film. ([Trilogy of Terror](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trilogy_of_Terror))

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