Twists of Terror (1997)

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Stuck in the attic, Phillip, (Joseph Ziegler) recounts several different tales to an unknown listener in order to explain the dangers of the world.

Overview
"Twists of Terror" is a 1997 direct to video horror anthology movie directed by Douglas Jackson. The film, which is likewise called "Pray for Death", portrays 3 different scary stories each including a distinct and unsettling twist ending. The sections titled 'Freight', 'Anything for Money', and 'Ghostwriter' are connected through the structure story featuring a mysterious, hitchhiking male who narrates the stories.

"Freight"
The first story, 'Freight,' is a mental thriller about Steve who drives a delivery van and frequently goes to sleep on the job. One day, he awakens to find himself sealed into the back of the truck. He soon discovers a casket, out of which a lady called Tanya declares to have actually been buried alive. The set anxiously attempt to escape before lacking air, however it turns out to be a ploy where Tanya kills Steve, and another guy opens up the van, revealing Tanya as his girlfriend and an accomplice in their homicidal scheme.

"Anything for Money"
The second story, 'Anything for Money,' focuses on Alex, a scheming guy who prepares to murder his rich other half, Claire. He involves their caretaker, Mona, in his plan, promising her a share of the wealth. However when Mona succumbs to Alex and kills Claire, she then finds that Alex never ever intended to share the fortune with her. In a shocking twist, Mona discovers that Claire is still alive and the two females had actually been outlining versus Alex. The females eliminate Alex, revealing an unnerving twist of deceit and scary.

"Ghostwriter"
The last story, 'Ghostwriter,' portrays Jack, a disrupted writer with author's block who moves into a home that was formerly inhabited by a notorious serial killer. Influenced by the dark history, he starts to compose an unique about the killer. Nevertheless, the line between fiction and reality blurs as Jack starts seeing the killer's ghost and victims. Fearful for his peace of mind, Jack tries to ruin his work, however in a terrifying twist, it is revealed that Jack was the killer the whole time, having actually experienced multiple personality disorder.

Conclusion
In conclusion, 'Twists of Terror' integrates mental thriller elements with classic horror to tell 3 tension-filled stories, each with its unforeseeable ending. With these terrifying narratives, the film keeps audiences on the edge of their seats from start to complete. The film leaves the supreme twist to the end, revealing the hitchhiker as the devil himself, consequently adding an additional layer of horror to the anthology. In its totality, 'Twists of Terror' offers an engaging expedition of human deception and the untold depths of evil that people can, making it a truly spine-chilling spectacle.

Top Cast

  • Jennifer Rubin (small)
    Jennifer Rubin
    Amy
  • Françoise Robertson (small)
    Françoise Robertson
    Cindy
  • Nick Mancuso (small)
    Nick Mancuso
    Crenshaw
  • Joseph Ziegler
    Philip (the host)
  • Christopher Heyerdahl (small)
    Christopher Heyerdahl
    Darien
  • Carl Marotte (small)
    Carl Marotte
    Joe
  • Martin Neufeld (small)
    Martin Neufeld
    Dr. Roberts
  • Jayne Heitmeyer (small)
    Jayne Heitmeyer
    Tanya
  • Jack Langedijk (small)
    Jack Langedijk
    Richard
  • Keath Thome
    Bernard
  • Claudia Besso (small)
    Claudia Besso
    Mai