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      Twilight Zone: The Movie

      PG 1983 1h 42m Sci-Fi List
      60% Tomatometer 42 Reviews 55% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings This tribute to the beloved supernatural TV show has four episodes. In the first, racist Bill Connor (Vic Morrow) is transformed into a Jew in World War II. Next, Mr. Bloom (Scatman Crothers) comes to a retirement home to teach the residents that they are only as young as they feel. In the third, teacher Helen Foley (Kathleen Quinlan) meets Antony (Jeremy Licht), a boy who is not what he seems. Finally, panicky plane passenger John Valentine (John Lithgow) sees gremlins attacking his flight. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      The Twilight Zone: The Movie suffers from the typical anthology-film highs and lows; thankfully, the former outnumber the latter.

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      Ed Siegel Boston Globe Twilight Zone: The Movie fails because it tries to blend the spirit of the TV show into a medium whose spirit has evolved away from subtle storytelling. The result is like trying to merge a Wagner opera with a Debussy sonata. May 2, 2018 Full Review Michael Blowen Boston Globe The problem is not only that the film is divided into four short stories but that each director only gives us a 25% effort. May 2, 2018 Full Review Variety Staff Variety Plays much like a traditional vaudeville card, what with its tantalizing teaser opening followed by three sketches of increasing quality, all building up to a socko headline act. May 18, 2008 Full Review John Ferguson Radio Times It was Australian George Miller, responsible for cult hit Mad Max and its sequels, who produced the one truly scary section of this feature-length stab at Rod Serling's classic TV series. Rated: 3/5 Apr 4, 2024 Full Review Phil Edwards Starburst An entertaining fright work, slickly made, amusing and scary by turns. Aug 1, 2022 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins As with any anthology film, some episodes are better than others. Rated: 6/10 Sep 8, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      vicki P Great movie if you’re a fan of the original series.. 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 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 out of 5 stars 05/05/24 Full Review Bryan P This movie had a real impact on me as a kid. The stories I didn't like when I first saw it are my favorite now. And the tragedy with Vic Morrow, what a horrible thing for John Landis to deal with let alone Vic's and the 2 children's friends and family. But as far as the film goes, it stands the test of time, it's still entertaining and scary now. It has fun moments, heartfelt moments and super scary moments. I think it's a great film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/24 Full Review Jeff M Like most anthology movies, this is a mixed bag. Landis' first segment about abigot learning a hard lesson about prejudice has an admittedly intriguing concept that would be interesting to see explored in a more serious endeavor, but it feels totally out of place and frankly in bad taste here. And it's virtually impossible to watch it without thinking of the death of Morrow and two children during filming. Spielberg's second segment about senior citizens re-experiencing their youth in a nursing home is rather bland and overly sentimental with incredibly grating child performances. Dante's third segment is my personal favorite - a cinematic funhouse about a young boy who literally gets whatever he wants. It feels like every Tim Burton movie ever made was thrown into a food processor, especially BEETLEJUICE. The production design is phenomenal, and it truly feels like a cartoon has come to life. Miller's final segment about a doomed airplane flight is a close second place, and it is the one part of the film that truly feels frightening. Lithgow is sensational here, and there are wonderful moments of humor thrown in amongst the turbulence. A prologue and epilogue featuring Dan Aykroyd also nicely bookend everything in between. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/24 Full Review randumb2020 I remember watching this for the first time on the big screen as a kid. I've watched it a few more times over the years since then including recently. If you're a fan of The Twilight Zone you should enjoy this. It pretty much faithfully recreates some classic episodes in this anthology. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Synopsis This tribute to the beloved supernatural TV show has four episodes. In the first, racist Bill Connor (Vic Morrow) is transformed into a Jew in World War II. Next, Mr. Bloom (Scatman Crothers) comes to a retirement home to teach the residents that they are only as young as they feel. In the third, teacher Helen Foley (Kathleen Quinlan) meets Antony (Jeremy Licht), a boy who is not what he seems. Finally, panicky plane passenger John Valentine (John Lithgow) sees gremlins attacking his flight.
      Director
      John Landis, Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, George Miller, Frank Marshall
      Producer
      John Landis, Steven Spielberg
      Screenwriter
      John Landis, George Clayton Johnson, Richard Matheson, Melissa Mathison
      Production Co
      Warner Bros.
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Sci-Fi
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 15, 2008
      Runtime
      1h 42m
      Sound Mix
      Surround
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