The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962)

Episode Overview

Title: To Catch a Butterfly Plot: Bill and Janet Nelson settle into their new house, right beside the Stander family. They soon realize that the Stander's son, Eddie, is a dangerously unhinged individual. After Eddie brutally kills their dog, he sets up a deadly trip wire in the cellar that nearly injures Janet severely. Bill is convinced Eddie is behind these acts, but his father, Jack Stander, refuses to intervene, maintaining strict control over his son. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Eddie's violent behavior stems from deep-seated issues related to his father's oppressive parenting.