Ep 12. The Tale of the Unfinished Painting
- January 14, 1995
- 24 min
In season 4 of the popular Canadian horror anthology series Are You Afraid of the Dark?, episode 12 titled "The Tale of the Unfinished Painting" follows the story of a young girl named Pam who discovers an unfinished painting in the attic of her new house. The painting depicts a mysterious woman standing by a winding staircase, and Pam becomes instantly fascinated with it. However, as she begins to investigate the painting's origins, strange things start happening around her.
Pam soon learns that the woman in the painting is a ghost named Olivia, who has been trapped in the painting due to the artist's inability to finish it. Olivia reveals that she was once a famous actress who was murdered by her jealous husband, and she has been searching for a way to escape the painting ever since. Pam becomes determined to help Olivia finally find peace and make it back to the real world.
As Pam delves deeper into the history of the painting and its creator, she discovers that the artist had a tragic past as well and was unable to finish the painting because of his own personal demons. Meanwhile, strange occurrences continue to happen around Pam, including the appearance of ghostly figures and strange noises in the house.
As the episode progresses, it becomes clear that the only way for Pam to help Olivia and put the spirits of the past to rest is to solve the mystery of the unfinished painting. With the help of her friends and some clever detective work, Pam uncovers a dark secret that has been haunting the painting for years, and she finally discovers the key to setting Olivia free.
"The Tale of the Unfinished Painting" is a chilling and suspenseful episode that explores themes of loss, redemption, and the power of art to transcend time and space. With its spooky atmosphere, haunting visuals, and compelling storyline, it is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.