Bad Host: Hunting the Couchsurfing Predator
Overview
"Bad Host: Hunting the Couchsurfing Predator" uncovers the gripping tale of courageous individuals uniting to confront a serial predator who exploited Couchsurfing.com to entice women into his home. This compelling docuseries reveals the harrowing experiences of the victims and the relentless pursuit of justice by a determined group of strangers. As they piece together evidence and share their stories, viewers are drawn into a tense narrative that highlights the dangers lurking in seemingly innocent online interactions and the power of community in standing against malevolence.
Episodes
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Episode 1
Title: Episode 1 Plot: What begins as a dream vacation for three young women in Italy takes an unexpected turn when they find themselves staying with...
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Where Is Everybody?
Mike Ferris arrives in a peculiar town that seems completely abandoned. Yet, amid the silence, he can't shake the unsettling sensation that someone—...
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Episode 2
As more women step forward to report abuse by the same individual, one of them takes the initiative to create a private Facebook group for survivors. ...
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One for the Angels
A street vendor manages to outsmart Death, dodging his fate with quick thinking. However, this twist of fortune comes at a cost: a young girl’s life...
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Mr. Denton on Doomsday
A washed-up, heavy-drinking gunslinger unexpectedly regains his once-legendary quick-draw skills through a mysterious twist of fate.
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Episode 3
After a predator is charged with the rape of a young girl, survivors from around the globe unite online. Feeling betrayed by law enforcement, they dec...
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The Sixteen-Millimeter Shrine
A once-famous actress, now in her twilight years, immerses herself in nostalgia, often found alone in her room, reliving the glory of her past by watc...
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Walking Distance
An overwhelmed advertising executive takes a break from his hectic life and decides to leave his car, embarking on foot toward his childhood home in H...
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Escape Clause
A man obsessed with his health makes a fateful decision to trade his soul for eternal life and invulnerability.
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The Lonely
In the year 2046, Corry finds himself locked away on a remote asteroid, serving time for murder. Amid his solitude, he unexpectedly receives a gift th...
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Time Enough at Last
A bank teller, who is deeply passionate about reading, finds himself struggling to balance his love for literature with the demands of his job and per...
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Perchance to Dream
A man suffering from a heart condition confides in his psychiatrist about his overwhelming fatigue. He reveals that his intense fear of falling asleep...
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Judgment Night
In 1942, a German man finds himself on the deck of a British steamship, completely bewildered and unable to recall how he ended up there.
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And When the Sky Was Opened
While recuperating in the hospital following a space mission, Major William Gart receives a visit from his co-pilot, Lieutenant Colonel Clegg Forbes. ...
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What You Need
A petty criminal believes he’s stumbled upon the secret to a brighter future through an elderly street vendor who possesses a remarkable talent for ...
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The Four of Us are Dying
In this gritty noir story, a man who can alter his appearance to mimic others finds himself in deep trouble with a group of gangsters.
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Third from the Sun
As the threat of nuclear war looms, a scientist teams up with his pilot friend to devise a plan for their escape aboard an experimental spacecraft.
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I Shot an Arrow into the Air
After three astronauts crash on a mysterious planet, they find themselves facing numerous survival obstacles. As they navigate the harsh environment a...
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The Hitch-Hiker
While traveling solo across the country, a woman finds herself repeatedly running into a strange hitchhiker who mysteriously shows up at different sta...
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The Fever
Franklin Gibbs, a notoriously stingy man, is initially unhappy when his wife wins a getaway for two to Las Vegas. However, his attitude shifts dramati...
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The Last Flight
A World War I fighter pilot navigates his way through an enigmatic cloud and unexpectedly arrives at a contemporary U.S. air base in 1959!
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The Purple Testament
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Elegy
Three astronauts arrive on a planet that appears to be Earth from 200 years prior to their departure, but they quickly discover that everyone around t...
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Mirror Image
At a bus depot, Millicent Barnes encounters a series of strange occurrences that raise her fears about her own mental stability.
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The Monsters are Due on Maple Street
The residents of Maple Street are consumed by fear as they become convinced that their neighborhood has been infiltrated by aliens disguised as humans...
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A World of Difference
Arthur Curtis, a prosperous businessman, finds himself unexpectedly on a film set where everyone calls him Gerry Reagan, a fading movie star battling ...
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Long Live Walter Jameson
Walter Jameson, a well-known history professor, finds himself under suspicion from his fiancée's father, who also teaches at the college. The father ...
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People are Alike All Over
Following a crash landing on Mars during a space exploration mission, the sole surviving astronaut is taken aback when he discovers that the Martians ...
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Execution
On the brink of execution for gunning down a man from behind, a notorious outlaw cowboy from 1880 suddenly finds himself thrust into the future.
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27
The Big Tall Wish
Bolie Jackson, a down-and-out boxer, gets an unexpected break thanks to a magical wish from his young buddy Henry. During a pivotal comeback match, Bo...
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A Nice Place to Visit
Following his fatal shooting, the criminal Rocky Valentine finds himself in the afterlife, where he meets the friendly, white-haired Mr. Pip. Mr. Pip ...
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Nightmare as a Child
Helen Foley, a schoolteacher, encounters a peculiar and earnest little girl on the stairs outside her apartment. The girl seems intent on helping Hele...
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30
A Stop at Willoughby
One day, while taking the train home, a frazzled businessman dozes off and finds himself dreaming of the year 1888. In his dream, he arrives in a quai...
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The Chaser
In his quest to capture the heart of an enchanting woman, a man turns to an elderly professor for assistance. The professor, understanding the young m...
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A Passage for Trumpet
A struggling trumpet player, feeling hopeless about his future, considers taking his own life. In an unexpected turn, he ends up in a realm where he i...
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Mr. Bevis
After a series of unfortunate events leaves him without a job, a car, and a place to live all in one day, a quirky underdog finds hope in the form of ...
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34
The After Hours
Feeling confused and uneasy by the strange actions of the sales staff, a woman uncovers a shocking truth: the department store floor where she purchas...
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35
The Mighty Casey
A baseball manager leads his team to the championship with the help of an incredible robot pitcher. This high-tech addition to the roster surprises ev...
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A World of His Own
When Victoria returns home, she finds her husband Gregory in his study, charming a lovely woman. His bizarre excuse—that the characters in his stori...
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King Nine Will Not Return
In the midst of World War II, a captain awakens in the vast desert, disoriented by the wreckage of his downed aircraft. As he surveys the desolate lan...
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The Man in the Bottle
An unhappy owner of a curiosity shop believes he has found true joy when he stumbles upon a genie trapped in an ancient bottle, who offers to grant hi...
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Nervous Man in a Four Dollar Room
Faced with the grim task of carrying out a murder he has no desire to execute, a minor criminal anxiously gazes into the mirror. Reflected back at him...
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A Thing About Machines
A novelist becomes increasingly convinced that the appliances in his home are plotting against him. As he wrestles with his creative process, he start...
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The Howling Man
While on a walking journey through Europe after World War I, a traveler finds himself caught in a fierce storm. Seeking shelter, he stumbles upon an i...
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Eye of the Beholder
A young woman rests in a hospital bed, anxiously anticipating the results of an experimental procedure aimed at helping her appear more typical.
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Nick of Time
After experiencing car trouble, a superstitious newlywed finds himself captivated by a penny fortune-telling machine while stranded with his new wife....
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The Lateness of the Hour
Jana, the daughter of inventor Dr. Loren, finds it difficult to accept her parents' dependence on lifelike robotic helpers. She pleads with her father...
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The Trouble with Templeton
Booth Templeton, a seasoned actor reflecting on his life, finds himself yearning for the cherished moments he shared with his late wife. In a surprisi...
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A Most Unusual Camera
Chester Diedrich and his spouse Paula, following a burglary at a curio shop, come into possession of a camera that captures images of occurrences five...
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The Night of the Meek
A struggling department store Santa stumbles upon an endless sack filled with toys.
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Dust
After profiting from the sale of a rope intended for a hanging, a greedy vendor attempts to peddle a bag of "magic dust" to the father of the condemne...
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Back There
On April 14, 1961, Peter Corrigan and his buddies are engaged in a lively conversation about time travel at their men’s club. Suddenly, Peter feels ...
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The Whole Truth
A strange Model A car forces a used car dealer to speak nothing but the truth.
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The Invaders
In a remote farmhouse, an elderly woman finds herself facing off against small, aggressive extraterrestrials.
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A Penny for Your Thoughts
After a fortunate coin toss, a soft-spoken bank clerk discovers he has the ability to read people's thoughts. However, he quickly realizes that not ev...
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Twenty Two
Miss Powell frequently finds herself haunted by a persistent dream involving room 22, which happens to be a morgue.
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The Odyssey of Flight 33
A commercial airplane inexplicably journeys back in time.
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Mr. Dingle, the Strong
Luther Dingle gains the incredible power of 300 men after an encounter with Martians.
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Static
Ed Lindsay despises television, so he decides to dust off his old radio from the basement of his boardinghouse. To his surprise, he discovers that he ...
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The Prime Mover
Ace Larsen finds out that his business partner possesses telekinetic powers, allowing him to manipulate objects with his mind. Excited by this revelat...
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Long Distance Call
A young boy discovers that he can talk to his deceased grandmother using an old toy phone.
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A Hundred Yards Over the Rim
In 1847, a frontiersman embarks on a desperate quest to find medicine for his ailing son, only to unexpectedly find himself transported to present-day...
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The Rip Van Winkle Caper
A group of thieves decides to enter a state of suspended animation for a century after stashing away gold bars valued at a million dollars.
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The Silence
A loquacious man accepts a challenge to remain silent for an entire year in exchange for $500,000.
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Shadow Play
Caught in a relentless nightmare, a man desperately attempts to convince his judges that the entire situation is just an illusion and not reality.
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The Mind and the Matter
A book exploring the influence of thought allows a grumpy employee to shape his surroundings to his liking. However, there's a significant gap between...
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Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?
State Troopers trace footprints from a frozen pond that lead into a diner. Upon entering, they encounter a soda jerk, a bus driver, and his seven pass...
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The Obsolete Man
In a dystopian future where all forms of religion and literature are outlawed, a librarian finds herself deemed unnecessary and is condemned to death.
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Two
In a desolate town, a man and a woman find themselves face to face, each representing opposing factions in an impending war. Their unexpected meeting ...
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The Arrival
A plane touches down without incident, yet shockingly, every single passenger, along with the pilot and crew, has vanished without a trace!
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The Shelter
As the threat of a nuclear strike looms, a group of suburban friends and neighbors finds themselves in a heated battle for ownership of a solitary bom...
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The Passersby
While traveling back home after the Civil War, a Confederate soldier takes a moment to pause at a charred, abandoned house. There, he encounters the o...
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A Game of Pool
Fats Brown, a legendary championship pool player, makes a shocking return from the dead for a final showdown.
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The Mirror
After a determined yet struggling farm worker from Central America successfully topples his nation's oppressive ruler, he starts to feel paranoia cree...
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The Grave
Before his death, infamous gunslinger Pinto Sykes laid a curse on the hired gun Conny Miller. Now, Miller is back in town and faces a dare to visit Sy...
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It's a Good Life
Young Anthony Fremont possesses the extraordinary power to read minds and compel the townspeople to follow his every command. This talent proves to be...
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Deaths-Head Revisited
A former Nazi SS Captain revisits the remnants of a concentration camp, lost in memories of the past. Unexpectedly, he encounters one of his former vi...
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The Midnight Sun
The Earth's orbit has shifted, bringing it perilously close to the sun and threatening imminent catastrophe.
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Still Valley
Confederate scout Sgt. Joseph Paradine stumbles upon a town brimming with Union soldiers, where he encounters an elderly man who insists he used witch...
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The Jungle
Alan Richards intends to construct a dam in Africa, encroaching on a tribe's sacred land. In response, the tribe's voodoo priest casts a curse on him,...
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Once Upon a Time
In 1890, Woodrow, a humble janitor, stumbles upon a time-traveling helmet and inadvertently triggers it, catapulting him into the year 1962. However, ...
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Five Characters in Search of an Exit
A homeless man, a clown, a bagpipe musician, a ballerina, and a military officer find themselves stuck inside a massive cylindrical structure.
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A Quality of Mercy
An enthusiastic young soldier gains a new perspective on warfare when he mysteriously swaps lives with a Japanese officer who is attempting to prevent...
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Nothing in the Dark
An isolated elderly woman stays confined to her apartment, haunted by the dread of encountering "Mr. Death."
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One More Pallbearer
Paul Radin has extended an invitation to three individuals to join him in his bomb shelter.
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Dead Man's Shoes
A homeless man finds himself in the luxurious shoes of a slain mobster and becomes possessed by the ghost of the deceased. The spirit is determined to...
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The Hunt
While on a hunting excursion, Hyder Simpson and his faithful dog, Rip, leap into a lake in pursuit of a raccoon. However, when Hyder returns home, he ...
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Showdown with Rance McGrew
The leading actor of a popular Western television show unexpectedly gets thrust into the actual Wild West, where he encounters the legendary outlaw Je...
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Kick the Can
A retiree residing in a nursing home believes he has found the key to eternal youth—by embracing a youthful spirit, especially through playing a chi...
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A Piano in the House
Fortune realizes that the piano he gifted his wife for her birthday possesses enchanting abilities. The melodies it produces compel those who hear the...
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The Last Rites of Jeff Myrtlebank
Jeff Myrtlebank unexpectedly rises from the dead during his own funeral, shocking everyone in attendance. However, as he reintegrates into life, his b...
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To Serve Man
The towering Kanamits, standing at nine feet, descend on Earth with a grand intention: to serve humanity.
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The Fugitive
Old Ben, gifted with the ability to morph into any shape, sets out to assist a young girl who is disabled.
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Little Girl Lost
A six-year-old girl crawls under her bed and unexpectedly disappears into a fourth dimension. Her frantic parents, along with a neighbor, race against...
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Person or Persons Unknown
David Gurney wakes up to a bewildering reality where nobody recognizes him. His wife, colleagues, closest friend, and even his mother seem completely ...
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The Little People
After landing on a distant planet inhabited by tiny beings resembling ants, an astronaut proclaims himself a deity. The encounter between the colossal...
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Four O'Clock
Oliver Crangle is a resentful and biased individual. He has devised a mysterious plan to reduce every wicked person on the planet to miniature size at...
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Hocus-Pocus and Frisby
A boastful loudmouth draws the interest of a group of aliens with his exaggerated claims.
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The Trade-Ins
An older couple arrives at the New Life Corporation with dreams of transferring their identities into vibrant, youthful synthetic bodies.
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The Gift
When an alien unexpectedly crashes in a secluded mountain village, he incites fear and hostility among the locals. However, one little boy sees past t...
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The Dummy
A ventriloquist becomes increasingly convinced that his dummy, Willie, is both sentient and malevolent. As he schemes to create a new act featuring a ...
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Young Man's Fancy
After a newlywed couple makes a short visit to the groom's family home from his childhood, they find themselves drawn into the powerful memories and e...
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I Sing the Body Electric
A single father decides to purchase a robotic grandmother to help care for his three kids.
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Cavender is Coming
Cavender, an angel on a mission to earn his wings, decides to assist Agnes, who is struggling after losing her job.
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The Changing of the Guard
On Christmas Eve, an aging private school teacher grapples with feelings of despair as he considers ending his life. In his darkest moment, he receive...
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In His Image
A scientist embarks on a quest to overcome his flaws by creating a robotic version of himself, incorporating all the admirable traits he feels he is m...
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The Thirty-Fathom Grave
A United States Navy destroyer is dispatched to explore an eerie tapping noise emerging from a submerged submarine.
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Valley of the Shadow
A journalist becomes ensnared in a quaint town where the residents possess the extraordinary ability to turn back time, along with a host of other rem...
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He's Alive
Peter Vollmer, a minor neo-Nazi figure, craves greater influence. With guidance from a mysterious patron, his group expands, and so does his inflated ...
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Mute
A 12-year-old girl, orphaned by a tragic fire, has remained silent due to her upbringing within a hidden telepathic community. The couple who adopt he...
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Death Ship
A trio of astronauts touches down on a distant planet, only to find the remains of a spacecraft that looks just like theirs. While two members of the ...
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Jess-Belle
Jess-Belle seeks the help of a nearby witch, who performs a spell to make Billy-Ben Turner fall for her.
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Miniature
A solitary man becomes enamored with a miniature museum doll, convinced that it possesses life.
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Printer's Devil
An astute elderly man, brought on by a financially struggling newspaper editor, possesses an uncanny ability to foresee major news stories and insists...
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No Time Like the Past
A man journeys into the past in an attempt to stop some of the most devastating events in history from occurring.
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The Parallel
While orbiting Earth, an astronaut suddenly loses consciousness and finds himself in a parallel universe.
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I Dream of Genie
A man contemplates various options after a genie grants him a single wish.
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The New Exhibit
The curator of a dwindling wax museum, housing a collection of notorious criminals, convinces the owner to allow him to retain the figures for a bit l...
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Of Late I Think of Cliffordville
A jaded, affluent entrepreneur stumbles upon an opportunity to travel back in time and relive his life, equipped with all the wisdom he's gained over ...
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The Incredible World of Horace Ford
Horace Ford, a toy designer, often finds himself lost in fond memories of his perfect childhood. However, when he is unexpectedly given the opportunit...
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On Thursday We Leave for Home
The head of an asteroid expedition makes a compelling case to the crew, arguing that returning to Earth isn't worth their while. As tensions rise, he ...
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Passage on the Lady Anne
A bickering young couple embarks on a journey aboard the Lady Anne, an aging passenger ship carrying a group of elderly travelers.
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The Bard
An aspiring writer lacking talent suddenly finds success when the spirit of William Shakespeare steps in to pen his screenplay.
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In Praise of Pip
Max Phillips, a bookie struggling with alcoholism, grapples with remorse over his failures as a father to his son, Pip, who is severely injured in Sou...
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Steel
A struggling promoter facing financial trouble steps in for his malfunctioning robot in a prize fight, where human competitors are not allowed.
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Nightmare at 20,000 Feet
Only a recently discharged mental patient can witness the gremlin dismantling the wing of an airplane, as everyone else remains oblivious to its chaot...
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A Kind of a Stopwatch
The most tedious person on the planet, known for his endless chatter, comes into possession of a magical stopwatch that freezes everything around him,...
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The Last Night of a Jockey
Banned for life from racing, corrupt jockey Grady drunkenly dreams of breaking free from his grim reality and becoming a genuine "big man." His desire...
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Living Doll
Erich is irked when his wife splurges on a costly doll for his stepdaughter. His irritation grows when the doll unexpectedly voices its dislike for hi...
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The Old Man in the Cave
After the Bomb devastates much of the planet, an enigmatic protector emerges to aid a small community in their struggle for survival.
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Uncle Simon
To claim her unbearable uncle's fortune, a woman discovers that she must cater to his newest creation, an invention infused with his very personality.
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Probe 7, Over and Out
The last remaining inhabitants of two devastated worlds find themselves marooned on a remote planet.
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The 7th Is Made Up of Phantoms
A contemporary National Guard unit unexpectedly finds themselves transported back in time, right in the midst of Custer's Last Stand during the Battle...
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A Short Drink from a Certain Fountain
In a bid to match the energy of his younger wife, Harmon persuades his brother to give him an injection of an untested youth serum.
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Ninety Years Without Slumbering
An elderly man is consumed by the belief that his life is tied to the functioning of his grandfather clock. He becomes increasingly anxious, convinced...
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Ring-a-Ding Girl
When a fan club sends a special gift, a movie star returns to her hometown, only to shake up the community's plans for an upcoming picnic. Instead of ...
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You Drive
On a rainy night, Oliver Pope finds himself in a panic when he accidentally strikes a boy on a bicycle with his car. Overwhelmed by fear and guilt, he...
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The Long Morrow
As astronaut Douglas Stansfield prepares to embark on a mission that will last for decades, he encounters a woman with whom he quickly falls in love.
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The Self-Improvement of Salvadore Ross
A man discovers he has the ability to swap traits with other people.
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Number 12 Looks Just Like You
In a future society where individuals are required to have a procedure at 19 that erases their uniqueness, one woman fights fiercely to retain her sen...
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Black Leather Jackets
Three intimidating bikers roll into a quiet neighborhood, instantly shaking up the peaceful atmosphere. The residents have no idea just how perilous t...
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Night Call
A frail, elderly woman confined to a wheelchair starts receiving unsettling anonymous phone calls during the late hours of the night.
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From Agnes – With Love
A computer technician finds himself in a tangled mess when he encounters Agnes, the ultimate femme fatale in digital form. This cunning AI disrupts hi...
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Spur of the Moment
Pursued on horseback by a menacing, unknown figure cloaked in black, Anne Henderson finds herself confronted with the most significant choice she has ...
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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
Just as a Confederate spy is on the verge of execution, the rope snaps, sending him plunging into the water beneath. Now liberated, he hurriedly makes...
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Queen of the Nile
A journalist sits down with a renowned film star known for her timeless beauty, eager to uncover the secret behind her youthful appearance. As they de...
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What's in the Box
A deceitful husband finds himself exposed, leading to disastrous repercussions for his recently fixed television.
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The Masks
A rich man nearing the end of his life calls his family together for a Mardi Gras celebration, demanding that they don unique, custom-made masks. He w...
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I Am the Night - Color Me Black
As the day arrives for an unpopular idealist to face execution for the murder of a racist bully, the townspeople are taken aback when the skies sudden...
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Sounds and Silences
A man's wish to listen to loud noise backfires.
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Caesar and Me
A ventriloquist finds himself under the influence of his own puppet, which encourages him to carry out a series of burglaries.
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The Jeopardy Room
A KGB operative engages in a deadly game with a defector, whose assassination has been assigned to him. He presents the defector with a twisted challe...
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Stopover in a Quiet Town
Bob and Millie awaken to discover they’re in an unfamiliar town. To their surprise, everything around them seems to be artificial, from the trees an...
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The Encounter
A veteran of World War II finds himself in a fierce rivalry with a Japanese-American gardener, as old wounds from a conflict that concluded over two d...
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Mr. Garrity and the Graves
Jared Garrity rides into the dusty town of Happiness, Arizona, claiming he possesses the miraculous ability to bring the deceased back to life.
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The Brain Center at Whipple's
The CEO of the factory decides to automate operations, substituting machines for human employees.
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Come Wander with Me
A singer searches for an authentic folk song.
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The Fear
In a secluded cabin, two individuals stumble upon evidence of alien presence.
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The Bewitchin' Pool
Two discontented kids discover a joyful refuge in a swimming pool.
