An old woman (an incredibly expressive portrayal by Agnes Moorehead) who lives by herself in a remote farmhouse finds herself under attack from mysterious alien invaders.
Director Douglas Heyes relates the gripping story at a brisk pace, builds plenty of tension, and makes fine use of the isolated rural location. Moreover, Moorehead's remarkably vivid physical performance really holds this particular episode together: Moorehead manages the extraordinary feat of conveying a strong and resilient personality without ever uttering a single line of dialogue as well as projects such basic emotions as fear and rage with her facial expressions and body language alone. Richard Matheson's tight and clever script delivers a real doozy of a twist ending. Jerry Goldsmith's moody score and the sharp cinematography by George T. Clemens further enhance the overall sterling quality of this nerve-wracking show.
Director Douglas Heyes relates the gripping story at a brisk pace, builds plenty of tension, and makes fine use of the isolated rural location. Moreover, Moorehead's remarkably vivid physical performance really holds this particular episode together: Moorehead manages the extraordinary feat of conveying a strong and resilient personality without ever uttering a single line of dialogue as well as projects such basic emotions as fear and rage with her facial expressions and body language alone. Richard Matheson's tight and clever script delivers a real doozy of a twist ending. Jerry Goldsmith's moody score and the sharp cinematography by George T. Clemens further enhance the overall sterling quality of this nerve-wracking show.