Trapped in “The Flypaper”: Revisiting the Most Horrifying “Tales of the Unexpected” Episode

Tales of the Unexpected (1979–1988) started off with a foundation of Roald Dahl-based stories, but over time, this classic television anthology sought out other inspirations. One such source was Elizabeth Taylor, an esteemed English author whose short piece of fiction, “The Flypaper,” was adapted in 1980. Fans of the show will often cite this episode […]

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Shared Scares: 5 Horror Stories With Multiple TV Anthology Adaptations [Series of Frights]

The average anthology series draws from multiple wells of inspiration. Apart from original ideas, these shows look to preexisting fiction writing for their source material, seeking the best of the best. Not only does this method encourage variety and bring recognition to less prevailing works, it also puts the spotlight on underappreciated authors. Be that […]

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