Ep 6. The Other Way Out
- TVPG
- November 19, 1972
- 25 min
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7.4 (276)
In Night Gallery season 3 episode 6, titled "The Other Way Out," viewers are introduced to Thomas Gomez, who plays a salesman named Joe Bristol. After a long day of work, Joe is driving down a dark and deserted road when his car suddenly breaks down. Stranded and alone, he decides to walk to the nearest town to find help.
As he walks, Joe realizes that he's lost in a maze-like network of deserted roads. He tries different paths, but they all seem to lead him back to where he started. That's when he notices a strange building in the distance, lit up from within.
Joe approaches the building and discovers that it's an old mansion that's been converted to a retirement home. The residents of the home welcome him inside and offer him food and a place to stay for the night.
Joe is grateful for their kindness, but he's uneasy about the strange atmosphere of the mansion. He notices that the residents seem to be oddly content, despite their situation. They don't seem to care that they're stuck in the home with no way out.
As the night wears on, Joe becomes increasingly uneasy. He tries to leave, but every exit seems to be blocked. He begins to suspect that the residents are keeping him there against his will.
The tension builds as Joe's attempts to escape become more and more desperate. He discovers a secret room in the house that holds clues to the mystery of the mansion, but will he be able to find a way out before it's too late?
"The Other Way Out" is a chilling episode that explores the themes of isolation, confinement, and the limits of human control. It's a suspenseful and thought-provoking installment of Night Gallery that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.