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The Twilight Zone

  • TV Series
  • 1985–19891985–1989
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45m
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The Twilight Zone (1985)
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A collection of tales which range from comic to tragic, but often have a wicked sense of humor and an unexpected twist.A collection of tales which range from comic to tragic, but often have a wicked sense of humor and an unexpected twist.A collection of tales which range from comic to tragic, but often have a wicked sense of humor and an unexpected twist.
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11K
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3,194
230
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    • Creator
      • Rod Serling
    • Stars
      • Robin Ward
      • Charles Aidman
      • Richard Mulligan
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    • Creator
      • Rod Serling
    • Stars
      • Robin Ward
      • Charles Aidman
      • Richard Mulligan
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    • 43User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 9 nominations

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    The Twilight Zone (1985)
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    Robin Ward
    Robin Ward
    • Narrator
    30 episodes30 eps • 1988–1989
    Charles Aidman
    Charles Aidman
    • Narrator…
    30 episodes30 eps • 1985–1987
    Richard Mulligan
    Richard Mulligan
    • Ernie Ross…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1986
    William Atherton
    William Atherton
    • Brian Wolfe (segment "The Card")…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1987
    Julie Khaner
    Julie Khaner
    • Frannie Judson…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1988
    Roberts Blossom
    Roberts Blossom
    • Man (segment "The Burning Man")…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1987
    Heather Haase
    • Lianna Ames (segment "The Shadow Man")…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1987
    Ellen Albertini Dow
    Ellen Albertini Dow
    • Mrs. Hotchkiss (segment "Need to Know")…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Burr Middleton
    • Policeman (segment "Joy Ride")…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986–1987
    Chip Heller
    • Elton (segment "Welcome to Winfield")…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Warren Van Evera
    • Boarder…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1988–1989
    Adam Raber
    • Donnie Lowery (segment "Wordplay")…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1987
    Nan Martin
    Nan Martin
    • First Nun (segment "If She Dies")…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1986
    Martin Balsam
    Martin Balsam
    • Prof. Donald Knowles (segment "Voices in the Earth")…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986–1987
    Jaclyn Bernstein
    Jaclyn Bernstein
    • Debbie Cunningham (segment "Children's Zoo")…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1986
    Clare Torao
    Clare Torao
    • Newscaster (segment "A Little Peace and Quiet")…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1986
    Danica McKellar
    Danica McKellar
    • Deidre Dobbs (segment "Shelter Skelter")…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1987
    James Whitmore Jr.
    • Ira Richman (segment "The Girl I Married")…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1987
    • Creator
      • Rod Serling
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    • Trivia
      The series' first narrator Charles Aidman previously appeared in two episodes of The Twilight Zone (1959). He played Colonel Ed Harrington in And When the Sky Was Opened (1959) and Bill in Little Girl Lost (1962).
    • Alternate versions
      Original network episodes ran one hour, with two or three stories per instalment. These episodes were reedited into half hour episodes for syndication along with newly produced half-hour episodes, with each half hour consisting of a single story from the original one-hour version.
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    10/10
    In the Zone
    This show is another relic from my childhood and it's my fourth favorite anthology horrors and TV shows of all time. At the time I never even knew about the original Twilight Zone, so in a way this show was my way to it. Some would say that this show is not as good as the original but lets face it, the original is a tough act to follow. What makes this version stand out for me is that it's not trying to, it's trying to do it's own thing but at the same time stay true to the spirit of it's predecessor.

    The effects are solid, well OK not all but effects for me aren't what make this show but really the storytelling and there are lots of great stories in this show that are great editions to the Twilight Zone mythos. I really love the theme opening which is another one of my favorite themes, it's also one of the creepiest one's I've ever seen up there with the openings of "Tales from the Darkside" and "Are you Afraid of the Dark" as we see some globe come through a window and there are some random bizarre images along with really creepy tunes from a carousel horse, a creepy looking doll, a nuke explosion. But that opening perfectly set the tone for the anthology where anything can go and anything is possible.

    This show also had a lot of well known directors and writers whom have contributed to this show. Directors like the late great Wes Craven, Joe Dante, etc. Down to some writers like one of my favorite sci-fi writers "Greg Bear" if you can believe that, J.Michael Strynski, Steven King, etc. These facts make watching the show all the more interesting just to see their imput/contributions to the Twilight Zone mythos.

    There are plenty of memorable stories a few of my favorites are "Matter of Minutes" which is a bizarre story that really tackles a very interesting concept about time. "Profile in Silver" this story predates Steven King's "11/22/63" as both uncannily have the same plot line about a man traveling back in time to prevent the assassination but comes back with mixed results. "His Pilgrim Soul" which was written and directed by Wes Craven is a really bittersweet tale that can really tug at your heartstrings. And of course my favorite "Dead Run" which is thrilling and really takes some turns you'd never see coming.

    The 80's Twilight Zone is a dimension worth visiting.

    Rating: 4 stars
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    • Release date
      • September 27, 1985 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Unbekannte Dimensionen
    • Filming locations
      • 4th Street Viaduct, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Atlantis Films
      • CBS
      • London Film Productions
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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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