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The Box

Psychological horror set in 1970s Virginia. A suburban couple face a moral dilemma when they receive a mysterious box which could make them millionaires - at the cost of a life.

Psychological horror set in 1970s Virginia. Norma and Arthur Lewis are a charming, loving couple; he is a research scientist at Nasa's Langley facility and she is a teacher. Early one morning a mysterious box is left at their door. Hours later, a gentleman with a badly burned face arrives to tell them that if they push the red button on top of the box they will receive one million dollars, but someone they don't know will die. They have 24 hours to choose. He will then return to collect the box.

1 hour, 46 minutes

Last on

Sun 8 Jul 201822:55

Music Played

  • Derek and the Dominos

    Bell Bottom Blues

  • Wilson Pickett

    Mustang Sally

  • Wilson Pickett

    Mustang Sally

  • Pink Floyd

    Fearless (Interpolating "You'll Never Walk Alone)

  • Scott Walker

    When Joanna Loved Me

  • Scott Walker

    When Joanna Loved Me

Credits

RoleContributor
DirectorRichard Kelly
Norma LewisCameron Diaz
Arthur LewisJames Marsden
Arlington StewardFrank Langella
Norm CahillJames Rebhorn
Dick BurnsHolmes Osborne
Walter LewisSam Stone
DanaGillian Jacobs
Lana BurnsCelia Weston
Clymene StewardDeborah Rush
Rhonda MartinLisa K Wyatt
WriterRichard Kelly
AuthorRichard Matheson

Broadcasts

  • Tue 8 Apr 201423:20
  • Tue 8 Apr 201423:50
  • Wed 9 Apr 201400:20
  • Wed 9 Apr 201400:40
  • Fri 25 Sep 201523:55
  • Wed 23 Nov 201623:50
  • Thu 24 Nov 201600:15
  • Thu 24 Nov 201600:50
  • Sat 2 Sep 201700:10
  • Sun 8 Jul 201822:55