I'd have to agree that this is a so-so remake of "The Monkey's Paw", though stories about a talisman that grants three wishes, and the moral "Be careful what you wish for - it may just happen" go back long before that story. I'd give this 3 stars - it kept me entertained, but it's not one of Sam Dann's best.  

For a very good radio version of the story "The Monkey's Paw" that's faithful to the original, look for the CBC version on "Nightfall", first aired July 11, 1980.  It's online for free and it's really creepy - lots of atmosphere. ;)
