Tales of the Unexpected The Flypaper 1980

Tales Of The Unexpected Series 3 Episode 1 The Flypaper 1980
Probably the most chilling, terrifying, disturbing of all the Tales!

[@johnmcdonald1237]

People saying it's predictable. It's nearly 40 years old and it's still one of the most creepiest bits of film making going..The diolouge and score alone are enough to give you nightmares

[@oliviaLOVEShenry]

Some people saying that the girl was a willing victim. This was 1980, there was no internet or cell phone - you trusted adults to help you and you did as you were told.

[@wearecity]

This should be shown to all children between 11-15. Perhaps a bit too scary for young children, but certainly a valuable lesson in life. The sweetness that attracts them, but the stickiness that prevents them from getting away, is a very clever line.

[@Michaelneiss]

At least her piano teacher will be thrilled when she gets the news ...

[@booth2710]

I wish they still did programmes like this and Shadows, Armchair Theatre and Sapphire and Steel ... now we just get all these so called Reality TV Shows stuffed with pretty looking but vacuous non - entitites ...

[@lunavitello883]

"I must have everything sweet and fresh"....horrific in retrospect.

[@woodlandwalk2545]

This is unbelievably creepy! A fantastic bit of writing. I understand why Dahl had wished he'd penned this himself.

[@enriquebonifacino9939]

That was a dark and scary one. It was very well done, though. Maybe one of the best of the series. The ending makes your blood go cold. Never never trust strangers inviting you inside their homes.

[@tapeduk]

That ending is powerful and terrifying...has to be the best episode of this series

[@erflingnot]

A friend of mine, an Expat from England ,in Iceland just sent me the link for this!!!!! we were talking about the new series of short stories adapted by Wes Anderson on Netflix….. I would’ve never found this without his help. Thank you, PaddingtonBangsi

[@nakedpnkmolerat]

Tales of the Unexpected, one of the best series ever produced.

[@sperrin]

Brilliant episode.

[@paulspice720]

I remember watching this. Aged 13. Chilling ending. Watching again now, it's a masterclass of writing. Cleverly constructed and beautifully drawn.

[@DCSIGNR]

Superb use of Ely Cathedral and surrounding Fens as a setting. Adds to the suspense and spookiness.

[@VIncentSunflowers]

I came to this by way of actor Alfred Burke (1918-2011) who portrays Herbert in The Flypaper. He was quite exceptional in the series Public Eye which ran from 1965 - 1975.

[@rjft7003]

This is still happening but nowadays in Tinder, Instagram, Facebook and other social networks...

[@seemablake3739]

Elizabeth Taylor was such an amazing writer. Thanks for uploading this.

[@GerryDuk]

Definitely 1 of the best episodes in the series.The ending is so chilling

[@joconnor3846]

This is the stuff of nightmares , so disturbing

[@theefishlippedone]

the irony is this is timeless creepy, kids would be spooked by this now on netflix. the terrestrial tv stations have totally lost their way