Twisted Tales

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1996-12-02

Last Air Date: 1998-02-03

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Bryan Brown

Networks: Nine Network

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Top Cast

Bryan Brown as Host / Narrator
Dee Smart as Judy Raven
Robert Mammone as Steven Ganes
Ken Bromilow as Uncle Billy
Daniel Krige as The Brother
Marshall Napier as Tom
Rachel Ward as Sara
Anthony Hayes as Damien
Mitchell Butel as Waiter
Geoffrey Rush as Harry Chisholm

Seasons

Series 1 (1996)

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:

Ep. 1: Cold Revenge (1996-12-02)

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.
Ep. 2: Third Party (1996-12-09)

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.
Ep. 3: Bonus Mileage (1996-12-16)

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.
Ep. 4: Night of the Monster (1996-12-23)

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.
Ep. 5: Directly from My Heart to You (1996-12-30)

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.
Ep. 6: The Confident Man (1997-01-06)

Con man Jack can talk himself out of anything. All his skills are needed when his resident liquour store is held up.
Ep. 7: One Way Ticket (1997-01-13)

The story of what happens when an escaped lunatic meets one who hasn't been caught yet...
Ep. 8: Borrowing Bazza (1997-01-20)

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.
Ep. 9: Dancing Partners (1998-01-04)

Two children are torn between separated parents, one of whom has a secret.
Ep. 10: The Test (1998-01-11)

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.
Ep. 11: A Sure Thing (1998-01-25)

A reformed gambler meets up with a man after a gambler's anonymous meeting. He finds himself being drawn back into the gambling lifestyle.
Ep. 12: The Crossing (1998-02-03)

A driver hits and kills a pedestrian on a crossing. She panics and runs, and does her best to cover it up.