The Twilight Zone — Season 1, Episode 15: Monsters! / A Small Talent for War / A Matter of Minutes

Episode synopsis

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 the alien representative declares his disappointment at Earth's progress. The UN ambassadors plead for 24 hours to resolve their differences. In 24 hours the ambassadors manage to arrange world peace and nuclear disarmament. When the alien returns the ambassadors realize they have misunderstood him entirely. A young married couple discovers that their home is being remodeled by blue-clad workers who are workers of time that build and move objects from one time period to another.

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
• E10The Shadow Man / The Uncle Devil Show / Opening Day
• E11The Beacon / One Life, Furnished in Early Poverty
• E12Her Pilgrim Soul / I of Newton