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10 Important Ways The Twilight Zone Influenced Movies & TV In The Last 65 Years

By Thomas Lethbridge

Published 13 hours ago

Since its release over six decades ago, The Twilight Zone has continued to inspire generations of storytellers thanks to its unique power and appeal.

The Twilight Zone's use of grotesque makeup and effects made it genuinely scary and influenced later directors like David Lynch and the Cronenbergs.
The show blended genres seamlessly, moving from science fiction to horror and comedy within the same episode, paving the way for shows like Santa Clarita Diet and Love, Death + Robots.
The Twilight Zone used horror as a means of making cutting social commentary, critiquing contemporary targets and influencing filmmakers like Jordan Peele.