Ep 9. Guilt Trip
- TV-PG
- December 1, 1985
- 24 min
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5.5 (399)
Guilt Trip is the ninth episode of the first season of Amazing Stories, a science fiction anthology series created by Steven Spielberg. The episode tells the story of a high school student named Lucas who is plagued by intense feelings of guilt after accidentally causing a car crash that kills his best friend and leaves another friend paralyzed.
Haunted by these feelings, Lucas becomes obsessed with the idea of journeying to a mystical location known as the "Red Lake" where he hopes to find a way to atone for his actions and ease his guilt. Despite the doubts and fears of his family and friends, Lucas sets out on a dangerous road trip to reach the lake, encountering a series of surreal and mysterious obstacles along the way.
As he journeys deeper into the wilderness, Lucas is confronted with strange phenomena and encounters with eerie figures who push him to confront his past and face his fears. Through it all, Lucas struggles to understand his own role in the tragedy that has haunted him, and to find a way to forgive himself and move forward.
Filled with stunning visuals and a compelling, emotional story, Guilt Trip is a powerful episode of Amazing Stories that explores the weight of guilt and the challenging process of finding redemption. With its moving performances and thrilling twists and turns, this episode stands out as one of the most memorable and affecting of the show's first season.