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

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.

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

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