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.
Twisted Tales (Season 1)
Cold Revenge (Episode 1)
Writer: Daniel Krige
Air date: 1996-12-02
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
Third Party (Episode 2)
Writer: Neil Burman
Air date: 1996-12-09
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
Bonus Mileage (Episode 3)
Writer: Simon Hunter
Air date: 1996-12-16
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
Night of the Monster (Episode 4)
Writer: Heather Christie
Air date: 1996-12-23
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
Directly from My Heart to You (Episode 5)
Writer: Louis Nowra
Air date: 1996-12-30
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
The Confident Man (Episode 6)
Writer: Tim Rolfe
Air date: 1997-01-06
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Con man Jack can talk himself out of anything. All his skills are needed when his resident liquour store is held up.
One Way Ticket (Episode 7)
Writer: Daniel Krige
Air date: 1997-01-13
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The story of what happens when an escaped lunatic meets one who hasn't been caught yet...
Borrowing Bazza (Episode 8)
Writer: Duncan Ball
Air date: 1997-01-20
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
Dancing Partners (Episode 9)
Writer: Graeme Nixon
Air date: 1998-01-04
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Two children are torn between separated parents, one of whom has a secret.
The Test (Episode 10)
Writer: Heather Christie
Air date: 1998-01-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
A Sure Thing (Episode 11)
Writer: Gary N. Lines
Air date: 1998-01-25
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A reformed gambler meets up with a man after a gambler's anonymous meeting. He finds himself being drawn back into the gambling lifestyle.
The Crossing (Episode 12)
Writer: Gabiann Marin
Air date: 1998-02-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A driver hits and kills a pedestrian on a crossing. She panics and runs, and does her best to cover it up.
Seasons
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