Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) movie poster

Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)

"You're travelling through another dimension. A dimension, not only of sight and sound, but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. Next stop, the Twilight Zone!"
ThumbScore
👍 73%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 52% (RT: 60%, MC: 44) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
HorrorFantasyScience Fiction

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Runtime
1h 41m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (790 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
60%
Metacritic
44
Cast
Dan Aykroyd as Passenger
Albert Brooks as Driver
Scatman Crothers as Mr. Bloom
John Lithgow as Valentine
Vic Morrow as Bill
Kathleen Quinlan as Helen Foley
Doug McGrath as Larry
Most people think so. 73% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 790 votes. Critics scored it lower at 52%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
An anthology film presenting remakes of three episodes from the "Twilight Zone" TV series—"Kick the Can", "It's a Good Life" and "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet"—and one original story, "Time Out." Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Dan Aykroyd spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The initial cut of Twilight Zone: The Movie was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Twilight Zone: The Movie is a 1983 horror, fantasy, science fiction film directed by John Landis, Joe Dante. An anthology film presenting remakes of three episodes from the "Twilight Zone" TV series—"Kick the Can", "It's a Good Life" and "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet"—and one original story, "Time Out.". The film has been rated by 790 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a horror film, Twilight Zone: The Movie delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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