Twilight Zone: The Movie

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matthias s Twilight Zone: The Movie offers a mixed bag of eerie tales, earning a solid 3 stars for its nostalgic charm and creative storytelling. The film opens with Dan Aykroyd's chilling setup, setting the tone perfectly. The first segment, "Time Out," tackles bigotry through time travel, with a commendable performance by Vic Morrow, though it feels a bit wrong to watch it after what happend on set. Next, "Kick the Can" brings a whimsical, heartwarming twist with Scatman Crothers reviving youth in a retirement home, evoking genuine smiles and a touch of classic Spielberg magic. "It's a Good Life" showcases a bizarre, cartoonish nightmare where a young boy's psychic powers dictate reality. Its blend of humor and horror, led by a fantastically creepy child actor, keeps you on edge. Finally, "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet" revisits William Shatner’s classic terror with John Lithgow's manic energy, delivering pure suspense. While unevenat times, this anthology shines in parts, capturing the spirit of the original series. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/22/24 Full Review Dan R 1983's 'Twilight Zone: The Movie' recently appeared in the 'Cursed Movies' series on Shudder. So I thought I'd give it a watch. SYNOPSIS: 'Four horror and science fiction segments, directed by four famous directors, each of them being a new version of a classic story from Rod Serling's landmark television series.' The section of the film where the lead actor and two children died on camera has been removed from the film now. I assume this is the case for all copies of it and not the version I watch. Though I think the internal stories may have been out of order here as the atmosphere veers wildly. Who knows! Beyond that this is a pretty drab and unentertaining film with very few scares or thrills. Yes, I'm sure for followers of the original series this ticked many a box, but over 40 years later this is a terribly slow and boring film of totally unbalanced mini stories. A real waste of time. 5/10 Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/26/24 Full Review DanTheMan 2 A relatively uneven adaptation of the classic series that doesn't quite capture the magic but sure gives it a damn good go, The Twilight Zone Movie tries to blend the spirit of the TV show into a medium whose spirit has evolved since its inception. I've never been a huge fan of the series but I've seen my fair share of episodes as they've been on the Horror Channel over the years, so I find it interesting to see remakes of some of its more well-known stories by some of the most iconic filmmakers of the day. The film is obviously tainted by its behind-the-scenes tragedy but if you can look past that, you'll find a relatively minor classic that offers a multitude of different styles and talent. Each director brings something different to the table even if Miller's and Dante's are the clear highlights of the anthology, although saying that Spielberg's and Landis' are both pretty good in their own right; it's all well performed and Jerry Goldsmith offers another of his classic scores. Ultimately, where does The Twilight Zone Movie land? A fifth dimension beyond that known to most films. The middle ground between wowing & worthless, between so great & so what, and it lies between the pits of recklessly fatal hubris and the very summit of spirited genre filmmaking. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/04/24 Full Review vicki P Great movie if you’re a fan of the original series.. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/29/24 Full Review Jerod S 4 short films that attempt a little creepy mixed with a little thought provoking stories. The 80s date its ability to scare. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/27/24 Full Review Brody H Rating; 1st Episode: 5.5/10 2nd Episode:3/10 3rd Episode:8/10 4th Episode:10/10 Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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