M. Ernest Valdemar was dying, and hypnotist William Maxwell wanted to conduct an experiment involving the dying man. Rumors abounded, so now Maxwell is recounting what really happened that night many months ago. Based on the chilling Edgar Allan Poe story, and adapted by Dee Beardsley, who also directed.

Starring Steve Connor, Dave Cavallaro, Keith O'Brien, Deborah Stencel, Conner Howard, and Quinn Cafferata-Jenkins. Produced by Dee Beardsley, John Ruff, Prithwish Maji, and Scott Young. Original music and sound engineering by Prithwish Maji.

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One rainy night, Sergeant-Major Morris visits an old Army buddy, Bernard White, and his family. He brings with him a mysterious relic -- a monkey's paw -- said to have the magical power to grant wishes. After Morris leaves, Bernard makes a wish... and nothing happens. However, unimaginable tragedy soon strikes the White household.

Based on the short story by W.W. Jacobs, adapted and directed by Dee Beardsley, and produced by Scott Young, Dee Beardsley, John Ruff, and Prithwish Maji. Music was provided by the Fiechter Brothers. Sound engineering was provided by Prithwish Maji.

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Ellen Marlowe is tired of her movie star husband's extramarital affairs. She finds the perfect solution one day when she's in an antique store. What price must Ellen pay to exact revenge on her cheating husband?

Written by Jean Graham, based on her published short story, directed by Dee Beardsley, and produced b y Scott Young, Dee Beardsley, John Ruff, Prithwish Maji, and Jean Graham. Original music and sound engineering provided by Prithwish Maji.

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