Ep-89 Nightmare at 20,000 Feet (1961 short story & TV episodes)

THE TWILIGHT ZONE is an iconic piece of television history, and
this Richard Matheson short story provided the basis for one of
its most legendary moments. Several versions of this tale have
been put to screen, but we focus our discussion on the 1963
episode from the original run starring William Shatner and the
2019 Jordan-Peele-helmed reboot episode starring Adam
Scott.

Spoilers for 2019 episode begin: 33:42

Topics include: Good Omens Giveaway announcement, Stephen King’s
respect for Matheson, the paranoia and isolation of not being
believed, the gremlin’s infamous look, shared human fears, the
legacy of the original Twilight Zone, the casting of Adam Scott,
the big new twist on the old monster, Dan Carlin as the true
crime podcast host, the questionable second ending, the influence
of Black Mirror, and our interest in the reboot going
forward.

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Intro Music: Ross Bugden