While this is definitely one of the spookiest episodes made of "The Twilight Zone", it is filled with ironic humor that aids in its classic status. Richard Kiel, aka Jaws in two Roger Moore "James Bond" films, is imposing looking at first as the visiting Kanamit but through dialog (without his lips even moving) we get the impression that he's peaceful and happy and only truly wants to serve man. But there's a sinister smile with a most delicious motivation as he weighs each of the passengers taking up the opportunity to visit his planet, revealed through a line that is one of the most repeated in the show's history that leads to a conclusion which may chill you right down to the soup bone.
One of the few episodes to be shown through flashbacks, this opens with a subtle warning by the entrapped Lloyd Bochner, with secretary Susan Cummings blurting out the very famous line in the last few minutes. This could easily be expanded into feature film length, but it works in its half hour because the brief running time really makes an impact. It's one of those episodes that opens up the desire to connect with civilized beings from other worlds, but that trust comes with a price. Shear perfection that served man with some truly terrific entertainment.
One of the few episodes to be shown through flashbacks, this opens with a subtle warning by the entrapped Lloyd Bochner, with secretary Susan Cummings blurting out the very famous line in the last few minutes. This could easily be expanded into feature film length, but it works in its half hour because the brief running time really makes an impact. It's one of those episodes that opens up the desire to connect with civilized beings from other worlds, but that trust comes with a price. Shear perfection that served man with some truly terrific entertainment.