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The Twilight Zone S1E15 — Monsters! / A Small Talent for War / A Matter of Minutes

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The Twilight Zone•Season 1•Episode 15

Monsters! / A Small Talent for War / A Matter of Minutes

7.4/10 · 494 votesJan 24, 198649 min

Ranked #5 of 24 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

A young boy becomes fascinated with the new neighbor next door. The neighbor, Mr. Bendictson, warns him that he cannot stay long, as he is a vampire! The boy is still intrigued, but soon finds out the truth. An alien ship arrives at the UN and

Directed byBill L. Norton, Sheldon Larry, Claudia Weill

Written byAlan Brennert, Rockne S. O'Bannon, Harlan Ellison, Robert Crais

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Monsters! / A Small Talent for War / A Matter of Minutes

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Cast1

Charles Aidman

Charles Aidman

Narrator (voice)

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Alan Brennert

Writer

Bill L. Norton

Bill L. Norton

Director

Rockne S. O'Bannon

Rockne S. O'Bannon

Writer

Sheldon Larry

Sheldon Larry

Director

Harlan Ellison

Harlan Ellison

Writer

Claudia Weill

Claudia Weill

Director

R

Robert Crais

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Monsters! / A Small Talent for War / A Matter of Minutes" is episode 15 of The Twilight Zone season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 494 votes, ranking #5 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Bill L. Norton, Sheldon Larry, Claudia Weill and written by Alan Brennert, Rockne S. O'Bannon, Harlan Ellison, Robert Crais, it aired on January 24, 1986.

Next: E16 · The Elevator / To See the Invisible Man / Tooth and Consequences Best of Season 1