Dark Fantasy Episode 3: "The Thing from the Sea" (November 28, 1941)

Summary of Dark Fantasy Episode 3: "The Thing from the Sea" (November 28, 1941)
In this episode of Dark Fantasy, Hollywood film star Philip Hayward, his actress friend Judy Johnson, and her movie director father set sail for New Zealand aboard Hayward’s private yacht. Their journey takes a mysterious turn when the yacht’s engines inexplicably fail, yet the vessel continues moving, drawn by an unseen force toward a strange island that has recently emerged from the ocean. On the island, they encounter remnants of an ancient civilization and a young woman plagued by haunting dreams of a monstrous sea creature with scales, jagged teeth, and grasping claws. As they unravel the island’s secrets, the group faces a cataclysmic confrontation with the malevolent entity from the sea, leading to a dramatic and fiery climax. The episode blends science fiction and horror with over-the-top acting and stilted dialogue, delivering a sense of wonder and hokey fun typical of the series.