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The Twilight Zone S5E35 — The Fear

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The Twilight Zone•Season 5•Episode 35

The Fear

7.1/10 · 2,255 votesMay 29, 196426 min

Ranked #22 of 36 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

Two people in a remote cabin find signs of an extraterrestrial.

Directed byTed Post

Written byRod Serling

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Cast1

Rod Serling

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Self - Host

Crew2

Ted Post

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Director

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Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Fear" is episode 35 of The Twilight Zone season 5. It scored 7.1/10 from 2,255 votes, ranking #22 of 36 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Ted Post and written by Rod Serling, it aired on May 29, 1964.

Next: E36 · The Bewitchin' Pool Best of Season 5