As other reviewers have noted, unlike other anthologies BKP did not have a single theme. The early crime/drama episodes have come in for criticism, though I like this genre at least as much as the supernatural if they are well made. My notional rating of the 62 episodes I was recently able to watch comes out at an average of 5.6. My actual rating of 8 reflects the half dozen I'd like to see again rather than numerous dull period pieces and spooky house stories. I tend not to post ratings of things I'm not inspired to review - just clicking on a number seems a bit too easy. My favourites:
3 Worse than Murder. Constance Ford really puts her heart into being heartless.
15 The Cheaters. Highly rated sci fi episode.
22 The Fingers of Fear. As sure as my name isn't Boris Karloff, I liked this one the most, gruesome but realistic. A couple of reviewers liken it to M (1931). With its big unattractive suspect plus an obsession with dolls it put me in mind of the excellent The Strangler (1964).
37 The Grim Reaper. Deservedly well liked, probably the most horrific episode.
50 The Remarkable Mrs Hawke. Entertaining black comedy/drama about a beguiling woman farmer whose pigs are healthy but for some reason the men she employs don't last very long.
56 A Wig for Miss Devore. Ageing actress played by Patricia Barry obtains an ancient wig that makes her look young, but at a terrible cost. There was some reviewer criticism of the makeup, but her sultry voice was instantly recognisable.
3 Worse than Murder. Constance Ford really puts her heart into being heartless.
15 The Cheaters. Highly rated sci fi episode.
22 The Fingers of Fear. As sure as my name isn't Boris Karloff, I liked this one the most, gruesome but realistic. A couple of reviewers liken it to M (1931). With its big unattractive suspect plus an obsession with dolls it put me in mind of the excellent The Strangler (1964).
37 The Grim Reaper. Deservedly well liked, probably the most horrific episode.
50 The Remarkable Mrs Hawke. Entertaining black comedy/drama about a beguiling woman farmer whose pigs are healthy but for some reason the men she employs don't last very long.
56 A Wig for Miss Devore. Ageing actress played by Patricia Barry obtains an ancient wig that makes her look young, but at a terrible cost. There was some reviewer criticism of the makeup, but her sultry voice was instantly recognisable.