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Willard, a lonely man, discovers that he can communicate with rats and forms a bond with them. He seeks revenge on his bad boss, using the rats as his weapon.

Willard Stiles is a young man who has endured a troubled childhood. His tyrannical mother has left him a socially-inept recluse. Willard finds solace in befriending rats and training them to do his bidding. When his mother dies, Willard's mental state deteriorates, leading to a terrifying and bloody showdown.

In Lust for a Vampire, a female vampire seduces and preys on the students of a girls' finishing school. As the school becomes a breeding ground for supernatural forces, a young male author tries to stop the vampire's rampage and save the girls. The film explores themes of sexuality, lesbianism, and the allure of the forbidden.

Joseph Sheridan le Fanu's tale, "Inn at the Flying Dragon," brings dark fantasy, ghostly apparitions, and mysteries to the TV screen. It's part of his well-known collection, "The Dark Mirror," published a century ago, yet still captivating readers today. Bohumila Zelenková drew inspiration from this novella, not just for its mysterious and romantic elements but also for the characters' intriguing portrayal of the post-Napoleon era—a time when many sought greatness, even if it meant embracing deception.