MORE TALES FROM THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY (Television Series Synopsis) Horror

MORE TALES FROM THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY The Series
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The Wayob

American tourists journey deep in the Guatemalan jungle and come across a cave with a mysterious past. The guide tells them a story about an ancient warrior who brought peace and tranquility to the village many years ago, but at a cost. The daughter steals from the sacred tomb which belongs to the warrior. When the Americans return to New York, they discover they’ve brought something sinister back with them.

White Lobster

Miskito is a down and out fisherman living on the Nicaraguan coast who depends on lobster for his income, but he isn’t having much luck lately. He prays for a catch of the famous White Lobster (“La Langosta Blanca”), a rarity worth its weight in gold. However, when the local drug smugglers drop their cocaine cargo in the waters during a police raid, he gets more than he bargained for.

Game of Death

A wife cheats on her husband, stealing his fortunes and fleeing to Bangkok with her boyfriend. However, the husband has contacts in MI6 and sends a hit man after them. In a twist of events, the boyfriend steals the riches and escapes to the countryside. He comes across a tacky strip joint in the middle of nowhere. A local pimp offers him a deal he can’t refuse. But he’s about to realise that this strip joint is unlike any other…

Machiavelli

A rap star who's at the top of his game is murdered in tragic circumstances. His death is mourned across the nation and he becomes an icon to rebellious youth everywhere. The case remains unsolved for many years, but thanks to his "number one fan" a witch doctor, his spirit is conjured from the grave to seek vengeance on those who betrayed him.

Hell Hath No Fury

A husband is going through a mid-life crisis and is cheating on his wife. When she discovers his infidelities he couldn’t care less, because of a pre-nuptial agreement. But she has other plans for him. She slowly drives him to desperate measures and he ends up in a coma. But thanks to new technology she hasn’t finished with him yet…

Spotty Dick

Like most teenagers, Dick suffers from bad acne. He tried every soap on the market but none of them worked. He discovers a specialist on the Net who promises a new solution. It seems to do the job, for a while. His skin clears up in no time and he gains his self-esteem back. However, it’s not long before he suffers terrible side effects. His condition deteriorates and he desperately seeks a cure, before it’s too late.

Cherry Springs

A new lecturer arrives at Cherry Springs. It’s a strict Catholic school for girls, preaching moral discipline and old fashioned values. The lecturer, who’s laid back and Liberal proves extremely popular with the students. Too popular in fact…

Zero Hour

British Special Forces are deployed to Iraq on a dangerous mission to retrieve top secret documents from a bank vault, amidst warring factions of Shia and Sunni militia. When they discover the vault contains millions of pounds in gold bullion, things take a turn for the worst.

Pleasure Island

A group of celebrities take a trip to an island in the Pacific, to escape the constant hounding of the paparazzi. It’s a tropical paradise, isolated from the rest of the world, where they can rest and recuperate. They come across the sole inhabitant of the isle, a rich aristocrat who wines and dines them at his plush mansion. They find him irresistible and charming; this man definitely enjoys the hunt. And these young ladies are about to become the hunted…

High Voltage

A down on his luck electrician is falling behind at work. His boss threatens to fire him if he doesn’t get his act together. On a rain soaked afternoon, when the sky’s filled with thunder, he decides to fix one last pylon to reach his quota. He’s struck by a bolt of lightning and ends up in hospital. When he wakes up from a coma his life changes irrevocably; he’s blessed with powers of ESP and telekinesis. However, what starts as a blessing soon becomes a curse beyond his control.

Child is Father of the Man

A scientist experimenting with growth hormones develops a serum which would revolutionise the ageing process and make cosmetic surgery obsolete. Millions of wrinkly customers eagerly anticipate the launch of this new wonder drug and are willing to spend handsomely. His place in the history books is guaranteed. There’s just one problem… he hasn’t figured out how to control the acceleration process yet.

Galaxy Suite

A mega conglomerate has launched the ultimate six star hotel in the sky aimed at wealthy clients who, for the bargain price of $2 million can take a trip round earth in 80 minutes. The first passengers to sign up include flash executives, two of whom are husband and wife to be. It’s the trip of a lifetime, involving cutting edge technology and luxurious surroundings, not to mention a smashing view. This is one holiday they’ll never forget, ever.

The Flaming Man

A fireman quits his job after being involved in a tragic incident. Most of his colleagues perished in the flames on that fateful day and he blames himself. Its left him scarred both physically and emotionally; his dreams are filled with disturbing visions night after night. A doctor prescribes strong medication and he takes up writing to channel his anxieties. He immerses himself in books and falls in love again. However, no matter how hard he tries and how far he runs, the darkness is always close behind.

Gator Bait

A motley crew of killers and rapists break out of prison and flee into the bayou swamps of Louisiana, with the cops hot on their tail. They can’t stand the sight of each other, but they realise the importance of teamwork... The swamp’s infested with deadly snakes and alligators; they have to stick together to survive. They come across a village miles from nowhere, whose sole inhabitants are females. They take the convicts in and feed them. However, what seems to be a safe haven soon turns into a violent battle of the sexes. These guys are gonna wish they were eaten by the gators.

Blood Money

A red neck biker and war veteran works as a full time contract killer, hired by couples to settle disputes or bump off their partners. Men, women, children… it makes no difference to him. If the price is right he’ll even bring back a souvenir. He takes great pride in his work, injecting a bit of creativity into the proceedings. However, the job soon catches up with him when someone puts a contract out on his own life. Now the tables are turned, he realises he’s not the only hired killer in town.

Night School

A married wife leads a double life; teaching deaf children in the day time, and working the streets as ‘Sally Cinnamon’ at night. She enjoys the stability that her husband and family provide, but she also lusts for rough dirty sex on the side. It’s an arrangement that’s bound to end in disaster. One night, a butler arrives in a stretch limousine asking for her services. His ‘employer’ is willing to pay a small fortune… it’s a deal made in heaven. But this is one trick she’ll wish she’d never met.