I watched this when it was on TV with rapt fascination. Its' almost hard to believe that a movie about a fairy tale could have a high level of drama and suspense. But this movie did! This film is a fine example of creativity at its' best. It adds to the fairy tale without making it come out as silly and stupid.The movie is about Jack Robison the heir and CEO of a large company. He is the one of a long line of men by that name who never survive past their 40th birthday. It is up to Jack Robison to find out why then men in his families expire so quickly and how he can break this curse. Believe me the results will surprise you.