Paul Driscoll is in the possession of a time machine. He tries to use it to change some calamitous events of the past, but he fails. He decides to use it to escape to the year 1881, where he cannot stop himself trying to change one last event.
Major Robert Gaines falls to earth in his space capsule. When he emerges, he comes to the conclusion that he is in a parallel world.
George Hanley comes into the possession of a lamp. After he rubs it, a genie pops out and grants him one wish. As usual with genies, any wish must be carefully considered.
Waxwork museum curator Martin is told that the museum is closing down. He asks the owner if he can take some of the exhibits with him. The owner agrees, and Martin picks five figures, all mass murderers.
Aggressive and wealthy businessman William Feathersmith is bored with his existence. He makes a pact with the devil to return to the past so he can start all over again.
Horace Ford has a preoccupation with the past. He decides to visit his old neighbourhood, and he sees the children of his childhood.
Captain Benteen along with expedition members have been stranded on a planet for thirty years. He keeps total control on the harsh and unforgiving planet and maintains that they should never give up hope of being rescued. When a rescue team finally does arrive, Benteen finds it difficult to give up his role and elects to stay behind.
A couple take a cruise on a ship to try to help their failing marriage. It seems not to have worked when during the cruise they agree to a divorce.
Screenwriter Julius Moomer is in dire need of a scintillating script - so he uses black magic to conjure up the spirit of William Shakespeare to write one for him.