The Twilight Zone — Season 1, Episode 10: The Shadow Man / The Uncle Devil Show / Opening Day

Episode synopsis

The smartest boy in school is a target for bullies. At home in bed after an attack, the boy meets the "Shadow Man" under his bed who offers him a solution. The "Shadow Man" is a serial killer, but tells the boy that it never kills the one underneath whose bed he lurks. In defiance of all the curfews, the boy goes out and taunts the killer to show his courage. As the other kids run, the boy stands confident as the "Shadow Man" approaches, only to be told, "I'm not the Shadow Man under your bed." Parents don't realize that the video their child watches demonstrates magic tricks like turning parents into lizards and giving dogs four eyes. A beautiful woman and her boyfriend plan to kill her husband on the first day of duck hunting season.

About The Twilight Zone

This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two or three) rooted in horror or suspense, often with a surprising twist at the end. Episodes usually feature elements of drama and comedy.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Shatterday / A Little Peace and Quiet
• E2Wordplay / Dreams for Sale / Chameleon
• E3Healer / Children's Zoo / Kentucky Rye
• E4Little Boy Lost / Wish Bank / Nightcrawlers
• E5If She Dies / Ye Gods
• E6Examination Day / A Message From Charity
• E7Teacher's Aide / Paladin of the Lost Hour
• E8Act Break / The Burning Man / Dealer's Choice
• E9Dead Woman's Shoes / Wong's Lost and Found Emporium
• E11The Beacon / One Life, Furnished in Early Poverty
• E12Her Pilgrim Soul / I of Newton
• E13Night of the Meek / But Can She Type? / The Star