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| The Norliss Tapes | 
 enlarge | Director: Dan Curtis
Actors: Roy Thinnes, Don Porter, Angie Dickinson, Claude Akins, Michele Carey
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 28178
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 72
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: DV14525
UPC: 013131452594
EAN: 0013131452594
ASIN: B000H1RFGO
Theatrical Release Date: February 21, 1973
Release Date: October 3, 2006
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Product Description
Roy Thinnes stars as David Norliss an investigative reporter writing a book exposing supernatural hoaxes and paranormal phenomena. But after a frightened phone call to his publisher Norliss disappears leaving only a stack of cassettes on which he s dictated his strange findings. When a wealthy widow (Angie Dickinson) is attacked by the crazed corpse of her recently deceased husband Norliss discovers a horrific case of empty crypts blood-drained corpses and occult violence. What is the significance of an ancient Egyptian scarab? Who is completing a bizarre sculpture in the dead man s studio? And what has happened to David himself? The terrifying answers and shocking truth may lay hidden in THE NORLISS TAPES.Vonetta McGee (BLACULA) and Claude Akins co-star in this landmark pilot produced and directed by Dan Curtis (DARK SHADOWS THE NIGHT STALKER) and written by William F. Nolan (LOGAN S RUN BURNT OFFERINGS) that fans still call one of the most frightening made-for-TV movies of the decade.System Requirements:Running Time: 72 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR Rating: NR UPC: 013131452594 Manufacturer No: DV14525
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 David Norliss: The Night Stalker November 6, 2008
Watching "The Norliss Tapes" reminded me of watching "Karl Kolchak: The Night Stalker." Not surprising since both were directed by Dan Curtis who also helmed the landmark gothic soap opera "Dark Shadows." He also directed numerous gothic telehorror masterpieces such as "The Night Stalker," "The Night Strangler," and "Trilogy of Terror."
Let the viewer be warned that "The Norliss Tapes" is a made for television movie that was a pilot for a series that never happened. Its ending led the viewer to believe that the story would be concluded in the first episode of the series. Alas, we will never know what happened to David Norliss (Roy Thinnes).
Angie Dickinson of Brian DePalma's "Dressed to Kill" is wonderful as the wife who is terrorized by her dead husband in his studio. (He looks very similar to the vampire Barnabas Collins of "Dark Shadows.") Norliss investigates the apparition which has a connection to a string of murders where victims are drained of blood.
"Norliss Tapes" is a suspenseful occult telehorror from Dan Curtis. Unfortunately, the ending is disappointing in its abruptness and lack of resolution. I like an open ending but I felt as though twenty minutes were missing. Commentary from Curtis would've been nice; maybe he could've explained future plans he had for the series. As it was, the DVD lacked special features except for a few trailers. Furthermore, the makeup appeared dated and there were innumerable plot holes. "The Norliss Tapes" is recommended only for die hard fans of Curtis' works.
 Norliss Tapes October 24, 2008
Back in the 70's, this was considered hi-tech scary stuff. Things might have changed, but I still love this movie! Great story line.
A blast from the past! July 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Made in the aftermath of the success of the two Kolchak tv movies, this Dan Curtis effort written by Bill Nolan (LOGAN'S RUN) starred Roy Thinnes (THE INVADERS)as author/investigator David Norliss. Comissioned to do a book debunking the supernatural, his efforts soon show him truths not meant to be found. After vanishing his publisher goes to his house and discovers a series of audio tapes. He puts in the first one and this unsold pilot begins. Also starring Claude Akins, Angie Dickenson and Don Porter. Maybe a little sedate for younger viewers it's still a pretty decent scare ride with good (for tv) production values.
From the past October 9, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was glad to see this movie released on DVD as it had been years since it
had terrified me late at night. Alas, as a 30+ year old made for TV movie,
it just didn't pack the same fear as viewers are now used to as this type of movie genre has exploded in the last 15-20 years. Everyone this has been loaned to has enjoyed it though.
Excellent October 2, 2007
This was a movie from my childhood. Me and my sisters were talking about seeing the movie after 15yrs and when I went to look for the movie at the video stores I could not find it. My experience with Amazon has been excellent so I decided to see if Amazon had the movie, and they did. Shipping was an issue but outside of that the experience was excellent. We have watched the movie atleast 5 times on diffenent occassions.
Thank you for excellent service and always having what I need when I need it!
Signed Return Customer!
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