The Twilight Zone: "Escape Clause" (episode 6 of 36 from season one), 1959. A paranoid jackass sells his soul for immortality.
Written & created by Rod Serling. Directed by Mitchell Leisen. Starring David Wayne.
Concept: A
Story: B
Characters: B
Dialog: B
Pacing: B
Cinematography: B
Special effects/design: C
Acting: B
Music: B
Enjoyment: It's a shame they didn't have time in one episode to really play with this idea. It could easily have been a feature film. It's amusing as it is, but frustratingly shallow compared to the potential. B
GPA: 3.0/4
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