Professional gambler finds metaphysical meanings in the way he manages the workings of chance.

A mad scientist creates a remote-controlled monster and sends it to terrorize the city.

Anthropologist goes to small town to do field work supporting her theories about the primitive/subhuman origins of machismo.

Several couples are lured into becoming contestants in a dance marathon that awards a large cash prize to the couple still standing at the end of this grueling test of endurance.