Tales to Keep You Awake
Overview
Tales to Keep You Awake delivers spine-chilling narratives crafted by renowned writers like Ray Bradbury and Edgar Allan Poe, alongside gripping original stories. Each episode immerses viewers in a world of suspense and horror, showcasing the art of storytelling through dark and imaginative tales. The anthology format allows for a diverse range of chilling scenarios, captivating audiences with both classic and contemporary themes. Perfect for fans of the macabre, this series promises to keep you on the edge of your seat with its hauntingly memorable tales.
Episodes
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1
The Birthday
On the day he turns 50, a man devises a sinister plan to murder his wife and steal from the bank where he is employed. As he navigates his birthday, t...
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2
The Hand
In a distant future, Earth faces a devastating invasion by an alien species known as the Kyben. Overwhelmed by their advanced technology and weaponry,...
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3
The Cellar pt. 1
In the initial segment of Narciso Ibáñez Serrador's adaptation of Ray Bradbury's "Come Into My Cellar," we delve into a mysterious bodega owned by a...
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4
The Cellar pt. 2
In the second part of "La bodega," the seeds have sprouted into massive mushrooms within the winery, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. Meanwhile, t...
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5
The Cask
In a quaint Burgundy village, a traveling merchant shows up and takes advantage of a local man's kindness. He begins an affair with the man's wife, le...
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6
The Offer
In this gripping episode, a gangster meticulously orchestrates every aspect of his life, even plotting his own demise. As he navigates the treacherous...
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7
The Double
In this episode, a man purchases a robot designed to look exactly like him, intending to use it as a stand-in for his wife while he claims to journey ...
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8
The Pact
In this episode, a hypnotist feigns curing someone with mental illness and claims to bring a deceased individual back to life. However, as events unfo...
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9
The Doll
In this episode, a young girl endures mistreatment at the hands of her father, prompting her uncle to delve into the situation. However, the truth is ...
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10
The Rocket
An elderly man has always dreamed of journeying into space. Despite the reality that such a goal seems unattainable, he devises a creative plan to mak...
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11
The Joke
In this episode, a woman teams up with her lover to concoct a scheme to eliminate her husband, who is known for his relentless pranks. However, as the...
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12
The Cabin
Title: The Cabin Plot: Episode 12: The Cabin. Two friends set out for a hiking trip in the mountains and find themselves trapped in a secluded cabin....
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13
The Anniversary
In this episode, a police commissioner shares the story of his ascent to the top of the force with his daughter's boyfriend, recounting how he took do...
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14
The Wait
In the fourteenth episode, "La espera," the final colony family on Mars is surprised by a long-awaited visit from a crew sent from Earth. Upon their a...
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15
The Alarm pt.1
The media reveals the impending threat of an alien invasion, causing widespread panic. Concurrently, a professor delves into a mysterious series of ev...
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16
The Alarm pt. 2
In the second part of "La alarma," the cabaret actress finds herself alerted by the Geiger counter, which consistently signals her. The ancient secret...
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17
The Smile
In a post-apocalyptic future following a nuclear disaster, the survivors harbor intense resentment towards the remnants of the former civilization. To...
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18
The Asphalt
A man finds himself unable to move as he walks down the street, his feet stuck to the asphalt. Despite his desperate pleas, passersby ignore him, leav...
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The Nightmare
In a remote Carpathian village, a vampire terrorizes the locals, leading the men to suspect the enigmatic aristocrat, Lolakin. Meanwhile, Catalina, wh...
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2
The Paw
In this episode, a struggling family receives a mysterious monkey's paw that has the power to grant three wishes. However, they are cautioned that eac...
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3
The Seer
In this episode, a group of parapsychologists is mysteriously taking their own lives one after another. As the team investigates, they begin to suspec...
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4
The Return
In this gripping episode, two cousins scheme to kill their wealthy elderly uncle for his fortune. However, their nefarious plan takes an unexpected tu...
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5
The Raven
In this episode, the chilling life of the master of macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, is brought to the screen. Viewers are taken on a haunting journey throug...
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6
The Promise
In this episode, a mortician plagued by catalepsy compels his shy niece to agree to a rigid set of guidelines designed to prevent him from being mista...
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7
The House
In this episode, a descendant of an ancient estate journeys to a remote village to claim their inheritance. However, the locals warn that the spirit o...
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8
The Transplant
In a not-so-distant future, organ transplants have become commonplace and widely accepted. However, a man stands firm in his decision to refuse a tran...
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The Case of Mr Valdemar
In this episode, Mr. Valdemar, who is facing a terminal illness, reaches out to his friend, a doctor skilled in hypnosis. He requests that the doctor ...
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4
The Junkman
Edmond, an elderly and impoverished ragpicker, resides in the outskirts of the city with his wife, Berenice. He becomes increasingly concerned that hi...
