"The Fear" explores a familiar theme with narrator and writer Serling. By fear, Serling was referring to the fear of the unknown. In this case, it's an alien invasion that lands out in the boondocks and near recluse Hazel Court's remote cottage. When state trooper Mark Richman shows up to investigate, they're both confronted with what appears to be a gigantic alien being that is seemingly impossible to defeat. Colossal footprints are everywhere and all signs indicate that the two of them are doomed. As it turns out, the alien monster isn't quite as big as they thought it was. Perception soon turns to reality as Court and Richman discover that the only thing to fear is "fear itself."
Nothing outstanding in this episode except to note that the Twilight Zone's budget was minimal at best. Richman and Court's dialog is a bit contrived and forced, through no fault of their own. The beautiful red-headed Ms. Court was a fixture in "B" horror films throughout the 1950s and early 1960s and she tries her best to put some life into this episode. Unfortunately, this story was one of the weaker ones in Serling's vault and seemed to be aimed at a very young audience. It does make its point, however.
Nothing outstanding in this episode except to note that the Twilight Zone's budget was minimal at best. Richman and Court's dialog is a bit contrived and forced, through no fault of their own. The beautiful red-headed Ms. Court was a fixture in "B" horror films throughout the 1950s and early 1960s and she tries her best to put some life into this episode. Unfortunately, this story was one of the weaker ones in Serling's vault and seemed to be aimed at a very young audience. It does make its point, however.