User Reviews

If you love Anthology shows of horror, psychological, thriller and mystery then you will enjoy this one.

By the 1990s the anthology show had been steadily produced for TV since it's hey days of the 70s.

Many great shows would emerge during this decade and this was one of the more memorable.

Five , memorable and decidedly adult themed tales, no.six is a whicker man styled folk horror.

Great atmosphere is garnered like the film with use of children, history and the small town/village setting and neighbourhood mentality of everyone knowing everyone's business.

Tied into this is a central theme of a supernatural element that grabs on the best kinds of fear that other great horrors have used over the years , it doesn't however come across derivative or old hat.

It contains enough surprises to keep the viewer guessing and enough modern (but at the time very progressive) elements to differentiate it from the pulp of other TV of the time.. A great addition to the set of tales and like the use of ancient literary language used in the episode this one saved the best til last.. Thoroughly enjoyable and a great late night 'event' watch , tho just as effective at any time of the hour and alone too , if you must...... A series and episode you should definitely seek out.

The Chiller series has been a mixed bag, the very title suggests dramas that scare and push the boundaries, the previous episodes have done so, to varying degrees, but none so well as Number Six. Truly a real chiller, an uncomfortable watch, which really does go beyond, the taboo subject of a child serial killer, too much for many, and definitely not a topic you'll see in today's dramas. It works so well, there's enough of a supernatural element, coupled with a huge, harrowing human threat to keep you on the edge of your seat. Plenty of twists and turns, plus a shock ending. Very well acted, Lorraine Ashbourne definitely the star of the show.

Menacing, nasty and gripping, this is a great watch. 9/10