Twisted Tales — Season 1
Stories of the bizarre and the supernatural, as introduced by Bryan Brown. Sometimes serious, often comical, but always with a twist at the end of the story.
About this season
Stories of the bizarre and the supernatural, as introduced by Bryan Brown. Sometimes serious, often comical, but always with a twist at the end of the story.
Episodes (12)
1. Cold Revenge
Aired 2 December 1996 • 30 min
A woman hires a hitman to kill her brother. Things go wrong on their way to the killing and he finds out that it's not the simple job he thought it was.
2. Third Party
Aired 9 December 1996 • 30 min
A man goes to a dating agency to find a woman. After viewing her introduction, he goes on a date with a woman he fancies. However, there is a twist coming.
3. Bonus Mileage
Aired 16 December 1996 • 30 min
An ill-tempered businessman meets a mysterious fellow traveller on a flight. After he hits his head during turbulence, he finds his life completely changed.
4. Night of the Monster
Aired 23 December 1996 • 30 min
A young girl witnesses her mother's murder and the thought of it comes back to haunt her, fueling her imagination. The terror increases when the murderer escapes, keen on revenge.
5. Directly from My Heart to You
Aired 30 December 1996 • 30 min
An amoral femme fatale is employed to kill a number of people. It is only when she meets her employer that she finds out why and what is going on.
6. The Confident Man
Aired 6 January 1997 • 30 min
Con man Jack can talk himself out of anything. All his skills are needed when his resident liquour store is held up.
7. One Way Ticket
Aired 13 January 1997 • 30 min
The story of what happens when an escaped lunatic meets one who hasn't been caught yet...
8. Borrowing Bazza
Aired 20 January 1997 • 30 min
An artist's subject for a portrait dies before it is completed. He comes up with an unusual plan so that he can complete the painting.
9. Dancing Partners
Aired 4 January 1998 • 30 min
Two children are torn between separated parents, one of whom has a secret.
10. The Test
Aired 11 January 1998 • 30 min
A man dominated by his interfering mother has a new girlfriend but is reluctant to introduce the two. So mother takes it upon herself to find out about her.
11. A Sure Thing
Aired 25 January 1998 • 30 min
A reformed gambler meets up with a man after a gambler's anonymous meeting. He finds himself being drawn back into the gambling lifestyle.
12. The Crossing
Aired 3 February 1998 • 30 min
A driver hits and kills a pedestrian on a crossing. She panics and runs, and does her best to cover it up.