Tales of the Unexpected 7

The Dirty Detail (1984)

Fred Pearson, a Vietnam veteran, is a broken man after years of punishment from his sergeant. One day, he walks into a bar and sees the sergeant, still very much the arrogant bully he always was.

Directed By

Leo Penn

Writer

David Scott Milton

The Best Chess Player in the World (1984)

Shaw, the owner of a newspaper, is controlling and very rich. His wife is content with the money he provides, but is having an affair. When he finds out, he decides to act.

Directed By

Graham Williams

Writer

Peter Ransley

Proxy (1984)

Three men are being blackmailed by a woman for money. One day she is found murdered and the three worry that they will be suspected.

Directed By

Bert Salzman

Writer

Bert Salzman

Have a Nice Death (1984)

A writer is being hounded by the feminist movement over his books. If only he was at home with his wife everything would be all right. Wouldn't it?

Directed By

William Slater

Writer

Wolf Mankowitz

Number Eight (1984)

A driver picks up a hitchhiker. They hear on the radio that a serial killer is on the loose, nicknamed Willow the Wisp, and the description matches that of the passenger.

Directed By

Leo Penn

Writer

Ross Thomas