Twice-Told Tales (1963)

Plot

Three chilling tales inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne's works unfold in this anthology. In "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment," a scientist seeks to rejuvenate three aging companions, leading to unforeseen consequences. "Rappaccini's Daughter" tells of a twisted father who deliberately poisons his daughter, binding her to a garden filled with lethal flora. Lastly, "The House of the Seven Gables" reveals the Pyncheon family's struggle with a century-old curse while they bicker over their inheritance, only to be disrupted by the arrival of an enigmatic outsider. Each story delves into themes of obsession, consequence, and the supernatural.