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| This TWILIGHT ZONE collection contains three classic episodes: "Night of the Meek" (episode 47, December 1960), "The Invaders" (episode From Sharper Image for $10.99 The Twilight Zone: Vol. 1 From Amazon (US) for |
Superb performances from great actors in "The Twilight Zone" (Rating: 5.00) Review : Volume 1 of "The Twilight Zone" presents a trio of classic episodes where the performances by the actors are as memorable as the stories with their infamous Twilight Zone twists. "The Invaders" is a tour de force performance by Agnes Moorhead in an episode written by Richard Matheson. Moorhead plays a woman living alone in a farmhouse who finds that a miniature flying saucer has landed on her roof. The woman has to fight against the strange tiny invaders with their advanced technology. But then remember, this is the Twilight Zone. "Night of the Meek," written by Rod Serling, finds poor Henry Corwin (Art Carney), a department store Santa who shows up drunk on Christmas Eve and is fired. Wandering the streets, he discovers a magic bag that can dispense any gift he asks for. Definitely a seasonal message from Serling and directed by Jack Smight, with John Fielder and Burt Mustin in the cast. "Nothing in the Dark," written by George Clayton Johnson, offers Gladys Cooper as Wanda Dunn as an old woman who has barricaded herself in her basement apartment for years, fearing that Mr. Death with kill her with a touch. Wanda knows that Death can take many disguises. But despite her fears, when Harold Beldon, a young policeman is shot outside her door, she drags him inside. Of course, the fact Beldon is played by Robert Redford might have something to do with her letting her guard down. This DVD includes "Inside The Twilight Zone", with information on Rod Serling, a history of the series, reviews of each episode, cast information and a season-by-season commentary. Not a bad first disc, but there is much better to come. However, you will not find a better trio of performances than you find here with Moorhead, Carney and Cooper. Enter the 5th dimension.... (Rating: 5.00) Review : Besides the TV Plays that you will buy this for, there are some DVD goodies (extras.): Special "Inside the Twilight Zone" Section Written by Marc Scott Zicree Biographical info on Rod Sterling History of the Twilight Zone Cast information A season-by Season commentary They claim to be digitally re-mastered yet there are still a few glitches and snow. Episode 47 "Night of the Meek" December 23, 1961 As with short TV plays there is not real time for a buildup. Art Carney is an out of work person that plays Santa Claus. Because of his disappointment in life he indulges in libations. This leads to his dismissal as a store Santa. I will say not more as you are about to enter the twilight Zone. Episode 51 "The Invaders" January 5, 1961 Agnes Moorhead is a woman living alone in an old farmhouse without any conveniences such as electricity. She is preparing supper when she hears a mysterious sound. Something appears to have hit the roof. She goes to investigate. I will say not more as you are about to enter the twilight Zone. Episode 81"Nothing in the Dark" January 5, 1962 Long After the movie "Death takes a Holiday", in this episode death (Robert Redford) takes on the appearance of a wounded police officer. Night of the Meek- This is a great Christmas episode, even though it was october when I saw it. (***) The Invaders- When I first saw this, it really creeped me out. I was even screaming! There was a wonderful twist at the end. (***) Nothing in the Dark- This is another one that gave me the creeps. Death comes walking up to your door. Probably the best one on the disk. (****) |
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