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Tales of the Unexpected: A Picture of a Place

1980
Movie
25 min
English

An elderly widow women named Hazel lives in a farmhouse full of antiques. When a conman named Merv Pottinger arrives he persuades her into selling him a picture at a low price.

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IMDb7.3/10
Director: Julian HollowayGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A private investigator, hired to find a missing heiress, discovers that her disappearance is linked to a peculiar painting. As he delves deeper, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous world where art and reality blur. The investigation leads him to a remote, eerie estate and a sinister secret connected to the artwork.

Critical Reception

As an episode of 'Tales of the Unexpected,' 'A Picture of a Place' generally follows the anthology series' reputation for suspenseful and often surprising storytelling. While specific critical reviews for individual episodes are scarce, the series as a whole was known for adapting Roald Dahl's often dark and twisted short stories, appealing to audiences who enjoyed mystery and psychological thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric suspense and intriguing mystery.

  • Appreciated for its twist ending, typical of the 'Tales of the Unexpected' format.

  • The episode's psychological elements and artistic themes were often highlighted.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews specifically for this episode is not readily available. However, as part of the 'Tales of the Unexpected' series, episodes were generally well-received by audiences who enjoyed clever plots and suspenseful narratives.

Fun Fact

The episode is based on a short story of the same name by Roald Dahl, who also wrote the screenplay and served as the host for the series.

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