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Circle of Fear

Original title: Ghost Story
  • TV Series
  • 1972–19731972–1973
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
466
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POPULARITY
11,079
3,239
Circle of Fear (1972)
DramaHorrorMystery
An anthology of suspense dramas concentrating on individuals confronted with supernatural occurrences.An anthology of suspense dramas concentrating on individuals confronted with supernatural occurrences.An anthology of suspense dramas concentrating on individuals confronted with supernatural occurrences.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
466
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
11,079
3,239
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    • Creator
      • Richard Matheson
    • Stars
      • Sebastian Cabot
      • Sheila Larken
      • Meg Foster
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    • Creator
      • Richard Matheson
    • Stars
      • Sebastian Cabot
      • Sheila Larken
      • Meg Foster
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    • 32User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • Episodes23

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    Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot
    • Winston Essex
    14 episodes14 eps • 1972
    Sheila Larken
    Sheila Larken
    • Holly Brown…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972–1973
    Meg Foster
    Meg Foster
    • Julie Barnes…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972–1973
    Don 'Red' Barry
    Don 'Red' Barry
    • Charlie Durham…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972–1973
    Robert Mandan
    Robert Mandan
    • Ted Murray…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972–1973
    Douglas Henderson
    • George Carter…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972–1973
    Larry Fleischman
    Larry Fleischman
    • The Mailboy…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972–1973
    William Castle
    William Castle
    • J.B. Filmore…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972–1973
    David Birney
    David Birney
    • John Travis
    1 episode1 ep • 1972
    Kim Darby
    Kim Darby
    • Cindy
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Janet Leigh
    Janet Leigh
    • Carol
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight
    • Beth
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Susan Oliver
    Susan Oliver
    • Ellen Pritchard
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Patty Duke
    Patty Duke
    • Linda Colby
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    David Soul
    David Soul
    • James Barlow
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter
    • Bob Herrick
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Barry Nelson
    Barry Nelson
    • Jim
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Frank Converse
    Frank Converse
    • Sam Richards
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    • Creator
      • Richard Matheson
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    • Trivia
      Beginning with the 15th episode, Death's Head (1973), the television series title changed from "Ghost Story" to "Circle of Fear" and actor Sebastian Cabot's role as the host named Winston Essex was eliminated.
    • Connections
      Featured in Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007)

    User reviews32

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    Very entertaining, with well-known actors
    I remember watching this TV series on occasion back in the 1970s. Unfortunately since it's been 20-25 years since I've seen it, I no longer remember any of the episodes. The only thing I remember clearly is the sound effect that was played whenever a ghost was present. Before reading about this on the IMDB I did not know that it was later re-named Circle of Fear. That was new to me. To me it was always Ghost Story. I remember that I always found the show interesting enough to watch it till the end. If you can find this on video (It's extremely hard to find), I highly recommend it. I did find one source for it on video, some years ago and purchased one episode that starred John Astin and Patty Duke Astin. This episode was from when the series had been re-named Circle of Fear. Very entertaining if you can find it. Maybe some day the Sci-Fi Channel will pick it up. Who knows?
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    • Jan 27, 2003

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    • Release date
      • March 17, 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Teufelskreis der Angst
    • Filming locations
      • Hotel del Coronado - 1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • William Castle Productions
      • Screen Gems Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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