Barry Blye, an aspiring actor, is desperate for a role but faces constant rejection due to his appearance. His misfortunes escalate when his girlfriend leaves him, and he loses his apartment. Meanwhile, his rival Winton Robins, who possesses the desired look, lands a role in an unconventional theater's rendition of Hamlet. Consumed by jealousy and frustration, Barry murders Winton in a fit of rage to seize the opportunity for the part. To his horror, he soon discovers that the theater is actually a mental institution.
Show
Tales from the Crypt
Episode
S03E03
Air Date
Jun 26, 1991