I've finally got my way to the end of the DVD boxset (which doesn't include the two TV movies) and it was something of a plod, thanks to practically every episode being excessively formulaic and padded. The notable exception to this is Jimmy Sangster's solitary contribution to the series, "Horror in the Heights", which offers us a Hindu demon in a Jewish neighbourhood with a guest appearance by Phil Silvers. The ethnic setting provides colour and atmosphere and the supporting cast actually get some interesting things to do. If only a few of the other episodes had been as interesting and fun as this one it might not have been abruptly cancelled.
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"The Zombie's a particular favourite, largely for the genuinely tense, dread-soaked anticipation when he's leaning over the sleeping corpse in the back of an old car to fill its mouth with salt and sew its lips shut. Still gives me a chill just thinking of it."
Looks like one I missed during my Voodoo Season.