He's Alive - Twilight-Tober Zone

[@ChannelAwesome]

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[@gmg9010]

Hitch is weird because I think kids should learn about this stuff.

[@anubusx]

I want one of those posters of Hopper's face.

[@jamesgarrett8833]

This story is a must see episode because it holds a powerful message that always be relevant no matter era of time it is because as long people follow ideas of hate, divide & conquer, they keep the spirit alive of those evil men

[@Nicky2414]

Because of course KZbin would age restrict anything that talks about Neo Nazis or World War 2.

[@CaptainXJ]

@@Nicky2414 they feel called out 😅

[@wstine79]

What's even scarier is that the supposed to is very relatable today. Dennis Hopper knocked it out the park in this episode.

[@LucasTigy2]

isn't that kinda the meaning of the episode? that these themes will always relate to the current time period?

[@justanotherchannelonyoutub126]

@@LucasTigy2that’s the way it is with some of the best twilight zone episodes out there like the Obsolete Man for example. The best episodes are the ones with messages that are still relevant to this day

[@trinaq]

I always get emotional whenever Ernst talks about how the Nazis took over Germany, since his actor, Ludwig Donath, had to leave both Germany and Austria behind, and is speaking from experience.

[@ThatPurpleGirl81]

That monologue in the cafe before he goes to confront his "son" is always so chilling. People always wonder how Hitler and the Nazi rise happened how people could let it happen. He explains it, and the danger of indifference, so well.

[@ocelotcake9359]

we can not allow it to happen again was so heavy he also says we changed places with the animals in the cage wow just scary

[@ThenewTchannel]

That ending narration is strikingly haunting, and it sums up the equally terrifying meaning behind the episode's title

[@weareallbronies9031]

Fun fact. This episode's themes of hate were extremely timely since it aired the same week as george Wallace's "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever" speech.

[@RKramer105]

Sadly just as timely now as then

[@stargazer3424]

Sadly, the operative phrase isn’t “were extremely timely” it *is* timely

[@strangebrew1231]

And George Lincoln Rockwell was making speeches and appearances. The first notable American to claim Nazism after WW2

[@nampyeon635]

Sad fact.

[@griffruby8756]

And now there are efforts to revive segregation, this time coming consistently from the Left.

[@shainewhite2781]

A crazy controversial episode that is still relevant to this day.

[@DasKame]

Today more than ever, sadly

[@jeremymott]

All the good ones are

[@jasontoddman7265]

@@DasKame As is the case with many episodes of the Twilight Zone showing the flaws of society, sadly.

[@Xarazel]

how?@@DasKame

[@gregoryblack8109]

It's true, the amount of anti semitism happening right now is terrifying

[@TheWesinatorvids]

One fantastic detail about that ending narration is the fact that it’s one of the only instances where it doesn’t end with “…in the Twilight Zone.” And that’s because the evil he’s talking about isn’t exclusive to the Twilight Zone, it exists right here with us in the real world.

[@SnakeRoadComicsOfficial3677]

Unfortunate how extremely relatable this is. That those like Hopper's character are in positions of power. But like his character, they are doomed for failure and mockery.

[@claytonrios1]

Dennis Hopper? Definitely one of his more scary roles here. Especially with the real life horror of his character type.

[@rogue7723]

It’s cool seeing him be in something serious.

[@anubusx]

King Koopa is his best role!!!

[@notjacksonshaffer3357]

Ngl this episode actually scared the shit out of me. That reveal even tho it was obvious, gets me every time

[@PrincessNinja007]

I think a lot of impact was lost by having them be such openly legally-distinct-from-Nazis though. Like Rick and Morty, "I'm already a Nazi do you think there's some other word that will hurt me?"

[@scottbuckley823]

Just going to say Dennis Hopper gave a great performance you don't outright hate him because you can see your self being manipulated the same way.

[@LucasTigy2]

like in the sound of music, i find this to be the true tragedy of world war 2, as so many people believed in these ideals because they wanted to belong to something. and, of course, it still happens to this day

[@LucyLioness100]

Dennis Hopper really knocked it out of the park here. It’s scary how people like his character really exist in the world & spout those hateful ideologies. I kinda suspected the big twist to the Fürher was the shadowy figure when I first saw it, but that look on Hopper’s face is stellar

[@wjzav1971]

There is a German Book which also got a movie adaptation called "Er ist wieder da" (Look who's back) where Adolf Hitler wakes up in modern day Germany and people think he is an impersonator. The story has a very depressing and fatalst ending as this "Hitler impersonator" gets popular and is on his way to regain power concluding that while the world has changed, human nature has not, and he can still work with that.

[@PrincessNinja007]

Terry Pratchett has a bit of writing that goes (paraphrased) "shoot Hitler? You'll have to shoot the next guy too. And the next guy. Just shoot everyone and invade Poland"

[@Merit2397]

"He's Alive" is still relevant to this day and timeless in what it's trying to say in terms of hate, fear, and bigotry.

[@SuperOmnicronsj44]

Except Trump had NOTHING to do with it, and the Media manipulated even more hatred and racism through forced ideological means ... the only hate and fear is what the MEDIA creates in particular MSNBC, CNN ... hopefully the absolute PUTRID economy, purposeful illegal immigration FORCED into blue cities and eroding them.

[@Merit2397]

@@SuperOmnicronsj44 I'll meet you halfway and say that yes. Media can be extremely divisive. Weather that be MSNBC, CNN, and FOX news respectably. The way they vilify the opposing side is in itself extremely one sided and play to their own viewership's fears and doubts. Allowing them to hate those who don't share their viewpoints. That said, Trump defiantly has a role to play in that and was incredibly bigoted in his views.

[@the_vik_king]

The ending monolog is pretty good despite not seeing Rod, I guess it would have been it would have been infront of the shadow or above the body

[@brendakrieger7000]

I look forward to watching these everyday in October👻🎃

[@Sovreign071]

That ending narration hits like a truck!

[@GhengisJohn]

What's really kind of shocking is that the talking points of people like Dennis Hopper's character haven't really changed that much between then and now. It was a really nice decision to leave that ending narration in intact, Walter, it's powerful stuff and sadly as needed now as it ever was.

[@SuperOmnicronsj44]

No, they just FORCE this and hide behind fake unity, inclusion and the economy is bad, entertainment is bad, crime is up .. its merely something manipulated into identity politics. USA is suffering and its people need HOPE. Biden exhibits NEITHER.

[@mst3KGf]

Hopper's character and performance still resonate because it's a type that is seen all too often in real life; a stunted manchild emotionally scarred from childhood abuse/neglect and seeking power in order to feel strong and accepted by others. And this has led to so, so much suffering as a result.

[@TheCreepypro]

an episode that is still relevant today and probably always will be because of the subject matter

[@jeffmcarthur5617]

Great episode to highlight, and great commentary. However, you did skip what I think is the best pair of lines in the episode. When Peter runs back to Hitler he says, "You chose me." And Hitler responds, "No! You chose me." God, that's powerful! It's a statement about taking personal responsibility for your own hatred. He then goes on to say he stole his words and used it to justify himself. I don't remember the exact words, but I just happened to see this episode yesterday by pure coincidence, so I remember the gist.

[@thebatmanwhoposts9600]

The ending narration is one of the greatest and most powerful in tv history.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

LOVING this month guys! Hapoy friday the 13th! 🎃🎃🖤🖤🧡🧡

[@Jebbtube]

All the more relevant now as ever.

[@wstine79]

Isn't Captain America supposed to be punching that shadowy guy's face?

[@Awelbeckk]

No

[@b0t123]

Not in The Twilight Zone

[@SulliMike23]

In the Twilight Zone, Captain America has no influence or power.

[@NitPickz]

I didn't get the title at first, but the reveal and the ending narration instantly made it probably the most haunting episode name of the show. The idea of the most horrible person to exist being kept alive through other like-minded people is still relevant to this day and possibly will never go away. So far, this ranks as my favourite season 4 episode.

[@spraragen88]

Scary thing is "He's Alive" now more than ever 😞

[@Faceplay2]

Yep. Biden is completely destroying our country and it’s disgusting

[@Xarazel]

how so? any specifics?

[@IndexInvestingWithCole]

Well except during the 1930s and 40s

[@kathyoverton998]

@@Xarazel "We are the minority " speech sounds very much like we would hear today.

[@peterwall583]

My favorite episode

[@graysonchristian2668]

He’s Alive will always be my favorite Twilight Zone episode.

[@TramiNguyen-oi3kp]

I love thị’s The Twilight Zone episode!

[@ThePkmnYPerson]

The Twilight Zone had its own magazine? That's nuts. You never see that nowadays.

[@eastmeetswestpresents6923]

The unfortunate way I see it, "He's Alive" tells us a message similar to "V for Vendetta" - ideas can be, and sometimes are, bulletproof

[@Luircin]

There's one part of the episode that I think deserves more mention. Convince people that they are victims, and it's so much easier to turn them into the oppressors. This is why you should always be suspicious of anyone claiming to stand up for victims. Not to always disbelieve them, mind, but be wary. Because for every one who genuinely wishes to help the downtrodden, there is another who's a demogauge intending to use their suffering for personal power.

[@yashamaga13]

So white liberals basically

[@EvilEye172]

This is a spectacular episode. Very well written and excellent, convincing performances. The look of utter terror on Volvmer’s face when he realises who he has been talking to all this time, is sheer brilliance!

[@ChannelAwesome]

It's a phenomenal episode

[@EvilEye172]

@ChannelAwesome It certainly is, my friend. Your videos are amazing! I enjoy your analysis. Keep up the good work, mate.

[@Nasser851000]

HE'S ALIVE, HE'S ALIVE! HE'S ALIIIIIIIIVE!

[@DasKame]

Great Dialoges in this Episode "YOU! You have Chosen me!" "No Peter...YOU have chosen ME! You take my Words, my beliefs.... my Hate..."

[@weareallbronies9031]

Finally time for this episode

[@Glockenspheal]

I think it's way more effective to show Hitler outside they shadow, the message is way more poignent that way, I felt chills at his reveal because it wasn't just a shadow or a silhouette, he is very much still alive inside these hateful ideals and that must not be ignored, it can't be ignored.

[@gmg9010]

Absolutely love this episode

[@thealchemist51]

I do agree with Walter on this one that as of what’s been shown of the season four episodes, this is one of the better ones so far. Not a personal favorite, but it was definitely better and kept my attention.

[@princeblackelf4265]

A message still very (and unfortunately) relevant today

[@yupeo]

That ending quote is so chilling. 😟

[@SwordOfTheRaven]

I've watched a lot of Twilight Zone but I've never seen this epit seems brilliant because we're basically living through that right now

[@wingzero7X]

The twist was easy to see for me but still a thought provoking episode of TWZ

[@electricsheep1277]

It's amazing how relevant this story is, considering today's climate of fear, hatred, and violence. What's truly shocking, however, is how many people now would freely and openly relate and agree with the Dennis Hopper character, without the slightest feeling of shame or introspection.

[@PrincessNinja007]

A famous preacher's kid just openly called himself a Nazi on twitter. There's not enough shame in the world these days

[@jonnybaze7449]

Democrats 🤦‍♂️

[@electricsheep1277]

@@jonnybaze7449 WTF is that supposed to mean? Your comment casts aspersions on you more than it does me.

[@jonnybaze7449]

@@electricsheep1277 this stories relevance is the democrat party. There was no casting anything on you. I thought you were referring to the obvious and agreed

[@electricsheep1277]

@@jonnybaze7449 🤨 Not at all what I meant, far from it. Let's leave it at that and call it a day.

[@goldenfiberwheat238]

I love that picture of gobbles, he looks so disappointed. Although there is another one where he has just the most disgusted scowl like he just watched you take a dump on his front porch

[@Spaceghost5446]

Wasn't that because he found out the photographer was Jewish, or is that a different picture

[@goldenfiberwheat238]

@@Spaceghost5446 idk but that’s kinda funny if true. So butthurt

[@Spaceghost5446]

@@goldenfiberwheat238 yeah there's two photos one of him smiling before he found out then the other of him scowling at the photographer

[@goldenfiberwheat238]

@@Spaceghost5446 I see

[@DanBrizuela]

This is what I consider to be the best episode of Zone. Between Hopper's performance, the reveal of Hitler, and Serling's narration at the end it's incredible and haunting.

[@chevand8]

There it is. I've been waiting for this particular one for a _long_ time. In subsequent watches as an adult, yeah, sure, the big reveal is extremely obvious. However, the first time I saw this episode was as a middle schooler, when one of my teachers decided to show the class a few classic Twilight Zone episodes (I remember "The Rip Van Winkle Caper" and "The Masks" being shown to us, along with this one). And let me tell you, back then, the twist scared the crap out of me, and Serling's narration at the end _still_ does. Sadly, this is one episode that really is more relevant now than when I first saw it, and that's the thing about it that really terrifies me now, as an adult.

[@donreid6399]

One of my all-time favorites. Not a surprise ending by any means, but I loved it anyway!

[@garyhughes723]

This episode was released 2 days after I was born. 1/22/63. It was realeased on the 24th. I had to smile when I saw the title.

[@F1989C]

This one is insane!!!💯💯

[@kippytx]

Probably my favorite episode

[@SteveBrant55]

Anne Serling (Rod's daughter) just shared this essay with her followers on Facebook. She chooses a different essay each Saturday. I can understand why she chose this essay today. We must stop those who want America to become a country driven by hate and fear!

[@MandleRoss]

Poignant closing to this video. Gave me chills.

[@JanetDax]

The episode also has Howard Cain, Maj. Hocstetter on Hogan's Heroes

[@DasKame]

The German Movie "Look Who's Back" from 2015 is nearby the same Plott, but it starts as weird comedy, and ends on a dark Note...

[@fredrikcarlstedt393]

Quite sure that all those lovely chaps and chums in Hamas are much more worthy successors to the Bohemian corpral than Peter ever was .

[@miroslavtomic7038]

Unlike most actors who played Hitler who were either alot younger or alot older than real Hitler was, Curt Conway was actually one of closest in age. He was 50 at the time of this episode, while Hitler was 56 at the time of his suicide.

[@miroslavtomic7038]

Also, unlike most Hitler actors who were Jewish, like Bruno Ganz and David Bamber, Conway was not Jewish.

[@AntonioDragon88]

A interesting episode. The twilight zone is supposed to make you think

[@Equint77]

I remember watching this the 1st time and that hitler reveal hit like a ton of bricks. Amazing episode but also alarmingly scary.

[@andrewpytko4773]

My favorite episode of the Twilight Zone.

[@ernestschroeder9762]

Very good breakdown.

[@DCMarvelMultiverse]

My favorite episode.

[@miroslavtomic7038]

5:28 The sign in shop window says "Schuster's Candy Shop". Schuster is actually a German word for shoemaker.

[@Demonmack0]

i usually skip this season because of the length of the episodes but i think you convinced me to watch this one.

[@miroslavtomic7038]

Three years larer, Stuart Rosenberg directed Cool Hand Luke, which also co-starred Dennis Hopper.

[@job489]

Personally, I think any of our opinions on media is subject to change overtime. Shows that we liked years ago may not be as "epic" when we watch them again after our interests may have shifted due to new experiences. I had a friend whose favorite movie was Space Jam when he was a kid. He didn't want to watch it again as an adult. When I asked him "why?", he was afraid that he'd hate it. As we get older, it's harder to be excited or enjoy moments in movies when we've gone through experiences or learned more about life. What we may have thought was "funny" on the first watch may shift to "ridiculous" or even "idiotic" on a 2nd viewing.

[@babysinclairfan]

Great episode, but the plot twist was beyond obvious

[@bacaawesomerorie2788]

What if Tom hardy venom was in morbius

[@melissadahl7561]

I haven't watched this one but I want to now...

[@johnwright7782]

I liked this episode.

[@miroslavtomic7038]

The old man is named Ernst Ganz. 40 years later, Adolf Hitler himself was played by actor Bruno Ganz in Der Untergang.

[@clericofchaos1]

idk, the nazi episodes have really lost their sting since 2016. That was the point where everyone right of center was branded as a nazi by people who didn't even know what they were saying. At this point, it's just a word. All power stripped from it by repetition.

[@jlev1028]

Considering who controls the House (*cough* "Freedom" Caucus *cough*), I say the episode's still pretty relevant.

[@clericofchaos1]

@@jlev1028 only if applied to the left. They're the only real fascists the world has seen in 30 years.

[@Rasengan578]

I have a similar opinion. This episode didn't age well insofar as it's waaay too ham-fisted. I believe the people who keep repeating the "this is more relevant today" line are not talking about groups like Hamas or Antifa, but rather, people they disagree with politically. It's pretty sad.

[@clericofchaos1]

@@Rasengan578 Exactly, the word has lost all it's power. who isn't a nazi at this point right?

[@jlev1028]

​@@clericofchaos1Someone's been watching too many Fox News.

[@Omar-wq9dz]

It was a great reveal, but it was pretty obvious who the shadowy figure was. Who else do you think if when you think of Nazis?

[@Awelbeckk]

I think of my grand dad.

[@twofacetoo75]

Honestly my only real problem with this episode is that making it all about Nazism just feels... a little SIMPLE, I guess. The message, at least the one I THINK it was trying to convey, is that evil will never truly die, and that it must constantly be fought against by everyone willing to do so. That even though WW2 is over and Hitler is dead, he still technically lives on in the hatred that others continue to spread. The problem I have is, making it just a neo-Nazi group kinda waters that point down, and the message basically becomes 'Nazis are bad' instead, and I think the deeper point of the story is lost on a lot of people who just see it as a cautionary tale about this one specific TYPE of evil, rather than the greater concept of evil itself. I think the episode could've worked better if it leaned into that angle more, like at the end when Hitler is revealed, it would've worked better if he then morphed into other people, like Mussolini, Genghis Khan, etc... various other 'evil' figures from history, getting the point across that it's not literally Hitler, more that Hitler was just one of the many faces worn by this endless evil. Or hell, if Volmer's group specifically wasn't just neo-Nazis, but were something entirely unrelated who simply MIRRORED Nazism in their actions, uniforms, ideals, etc... effectively being Nazis in everything but name. Hell even Rod's closing narration, for as good as it is, insists on referring to Hitler specifically, repeating the episode title of 'HE'S alive', hammering in that it's less about evil as a whole concept and more about Hitler and the Nazis. Still a good episode but I think it could've been a lot better honestly.

[@theheroneededwillette6964]

True. It’s certainly backfiring today. Since that “associating those who didn’t like the product with Nazis” has become a rather major issue now that almost every company in the west is constantly claiming that anyone who remotely criticizes them, or even just doesn’t give them money, is secretly some bigot for not worshipping them. Now they continuously shove out crap products and use political correctness as an excuse to ignore any and all negative responses as their mindset continuously spirals them into paranoia, spite, and self destruction.

[@TriforceWisdom64]

The episode is specifically about Nazism because Nazi sympathy was shockingly (or not shockingly) prevalent at the time. It was also broad enough that some conservatives thought the episode was about conservatism in general.

[@goldenfiberwheat238]

Rods narration at the end made me feel like I was watching an episode of war against humanity. I wonder if Spartacus Olsen has ever seen this episode

[@roberttreat2556]

This is actually about two people in whom humanity and evil struggle. In the main character, humanity loses the struggle, but in Stanley, his deputy, humanity triumphs. It's not hard to figure out that it was Stanley who tipped off the police about Nick's murder. He was already having misgivings, and seeing Peter strike an old man who had been good to Peter was the final blow. I can even see Stanley visiting the old man's grave just to say, "I'm sorry. "

[@miroslavtomic7038]

Wollmer killing and later deeply regretting the "only person he loved" mirrors Hitler's real life feeling of guilt for the death of his niece and original love Geli Raubal, who committed suicide in his apartment with his pistol in 1931. Those who knew Hitler personally always said that , even though he didn't have anything directly to do with Raubal's suicide, he legitimately blamed himself for her death until his own death in 1945, which supposedly why he refused to marry his longtime companion Eva Braun until two days before they committed suicide together.

[@mikeoyler2983]

I think that they should not have shown Hitler, but should have kept him in the shadows. It is more ominous like specter. It sort of symbolizes how hate and racism are always present but thinly veiled. Having Hitler time travel or still be alive as well as holding a speech in front of his own picture is a little on the nose. It would be more effective to simply have the shadowy figure.

[@BelcherKendric-vn7ke]

I half agree.

[@roguebritgravy1]

This episode always makes me think that a previous evil Tyrant always mentors a new one or potential tyrant and makes me wonder if and who, in this episodes universe, came to Hitler. Would it be Napoleon, Vlad The Impaler or one of the worst Pharoah's or Roman Emperor's? Not to give sympathy to Hitler like we see with Vollmer. The premise just makes me think theres long chain of evil people creating the next link. Maybe I'd have liked to see twilight zone tackle more evil historical figures.

[@KrisRN23935]

That's an interesting thought. Personally I figured Napoleon probably would have come to him.

[@wordforger]

Oh, Napolean was definitely an influence. Hitler just thought he could improve on what Napolean did... and ended up making the same fatal mistake.

[@knottheory79220]

I always thought one of the most salient lessons of this episode is that rhetoric, or the skill with which an idea is presented, doesn't respect or correlate with the merit of the idea. Rhetorical methods, persuasion and charisma are very similar whether the idea being conveyed is good, evil or otherwise. In other words, just because something or someone sounds good doesn't mean it shouldn't be questioned.

[@7evenseas975]

It's a Friday the 13th today!

[@maddog6620]

You are cool 😎

[@Omar-wq9dz]

This episode reminds me of an issue of Fantastic Four from Lee/Kirby where a character called Hate Monger spreads bigoted and xenophobic comments in NYC and it’s revealed to be Hitler

[@George_Fl0yd]

I guess him and Ellen Ripley would have one thing in common

[@RedDragonM1]

Trivia time! I met the late Mark Goddard ("Lost in Space") at a con...and I asked him "pop quiz! What oscar winner and big time actor was on an episode of the '60s twilight zone?" "Billy Mummy never got one.." "Dennis Hopper." I answered.. "WAIT, REALLY?" Mark said.. "I'm friends with Dennis, he never told me that!!"

[@Rman94]

I agree, he was scarier as a shadow.

[@owenscott6159]

The star war universe need superhero if you think about it

[@WebMonkey741]

It was my understanding that this episode was not "allowed" to be shown for syndication. Can anyone confirm or deny?

[@unclefranklin4575]

I saw it one morning years ago when I was a kid.

[@BlackFlash09]

...in the Twilight Zone.

[@PoeticProse7]

This one haunts me.

[@unclefranklin4575]

Was anybody else expecting this to end with Dennis Hopper moving to Canada and going into Parliament?

[@ArchiesMom518]

I'm actually glad they did the darker hair as if it was the current Adolf Hitler and not an old one like if he survived. I think it fits the narration at the end a lot better.

[@georgeharvey4226]

2:24 I did wonder why Vollmer ran out into the street towards the end, only to immediately run back.

[@CaptainCJ97]

I remember seeing this back in high school and was shcoked by the big surprise

[@IvanTheVandal]

Is it just me, or is Ernst supposed to be like a mirror to Adolf? He looks similar to me, and is also a father (furhur) figure. I just can't help feeling that there's some symbolism there that I can't quite grasp.

[@mistdyna]

If this episode was done today, somehow AH would be the father figure with a split personality.

[@Awelbeckk]

No

[@SulliMike23]

To be honest, I saw that twist coming a mile away. I had a feeling that that Shadow Man would be Hitler himself.

[@pyromania1018]

He certainly is. Pass me another hunk of co-pilot.

[@universiTy_YT_]

If you are interested in a in exploring the idea of the episode further, there is a german book/ movie with the same concept, called: Look Who's back. Don't be fooled by the comedic satire. By the end of the story, you'll have chills running down you're spine, especially if you understand Germany's current political climate.

[@thEannoyingE]

This episode, along with Deaths-Head Revisited, were some of my favorites. Like the former, the actors here were escaped people from Germany, giving their performance that extra weight. Another interesting thing to note is the costumes. The collar tabs and armbands bear the statue of liberties torch, which is ironic, but I believe intentional. I know, even before I saw this, that it was done for censorship reasons, notice no swastikas are seen at all. Ironically, The only thing that hurts rewatching is its ending, which is very predictable, who he has been speaking to.