Chiller

Chiller is a five-part British horror anthology television series, produced by Yorkshire Television, broadcast on ITV from 9 March to 27 April 1995. Described by The Guardian as ITV's 'answer to The X Files', the series is inspired by, but unconnected to, the 1991 Channel 4 thriller Gray Cray Dolls, which broadcast under the Chiller banner. The series featured writing contributions from renowned playwrights Stephen Gallagher, Glenn Chandler and Anthony Horowitz.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Seasons

1. Prophecy

Air Date: 1995-03-09

When a group of friends hold a séance in the basement of a London café, they each receive a prophecy. Five years later and the prophecies have started to come true, but who made them and what is the connection with Oliver Halkin and his troubled son Edward?

2. Toby

Air Date: 1995-03-16

Ray and Louise Knight tragically lose Toby, their unborn son, in a car accident. Although Louise has not been intimate since the accident, she soon discovers she's pregnant again. A routine scan reveals she is not pregnant, but her body insists she is. Incredibly, she carries to full term and even into labour, but to everyone's bewilderment, there's no baby. Then one night, Louise hears crying from the nursery and finds an old man with special powers who tells her that Toby is present and playing a horrible game with her.

3. Here Comes the Mirror Man

Air Date: 1995-03-30

When schizophrenic Gary Kingston murders his social worker, his case is handed to the unsuspecting Anna Spalinsky. Social Services know that when Gary doesn't take his medication, his 'friend' Michael can exert an undue influence over him. But Gary knows the truth — that Michael is really a demon.

4. The Man Who Didn't Believe in Ghosts

Air Date: 1995-04-13

Professional paranormal disprover Richard Cramer moves into Windwhistle Hall with his family, only to find themselves involved in a series of unexplained events and accidents. They must uncover whether it is a series of bizarre coincidences, or hauntings of the former occupant's ghost.

5. Number Six

Air Date: 1995-04-27

Homicide detective Jack Taylor is investigating the murders of five children. Aware that the serial killer is likely to strike once more, he discovers a connection to an ancient Druidic site, and the consequences of failing to prevent the next murder will be far more horrifying and personal than he could ever have imagined.

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Rating

5.6/10

Release Date

1995-03-09

Episodes

5 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Yorkshire Television