Deaths-Head Revisited - Twilight Zone Episode REVIEW

[@darkskinneddamsel8203]

Great review of an epic episode. Mister Serling was a Master of thought provoking narratives and Soliloquy

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

I agree, you can always tell the episodes Serling wrote because the characters dialogue was almost poetic. Thanks darkskinneddamsel8203, have a great week ahead.

[@darkskinneddamsel8203]

@FeverDreamlandTheater Thank you. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead also. So glad I found your channel. 😍

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

@@darkskinneddamsel8203 Awesome, I appreciate the kind words. Happy to have you here! 😁

[@dowsingelf77]

One of the best episodes, thank you for covering this one. I nearly cried with this one when I first saw it.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

There are a handful of episodes I find difficult to discuss, this being one of them. Thanks as always for watching dowsingelf77. Be well.

[@dowsingelf77]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater I agree wholeheartedly, and as the end of this episode mentions, we should have these so we can face and remember the darkness of humanity to avoid repeats of it. Take care as well!

[@glenngriffon8032]

One of the more terrifying episodes. You don't need beastly monsters for effective horror, just a reminder that no one can bury their past sp deep that the effects of it won't eventually come back to haunt you. What i love most is that our antagonist isn't physically wounded or harmed by the ghosts of the past, they just make him endure the psychological toll of the horrors that he subjected them to. Which is arguably far more frightening than any other grisly fate. Thanks for covering this one.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Well said Glenn, thanks as always for watching, much appreciated. Have a great week ahead.

[@grandesgraveyard]

Fantastic video as always Anthony. The two lead actors are Emmy worthy imo. The way Oscar sells the pain of the bullets and torture while he is losing his sanity is so authentic it disturbs me to my core. Love the explanation from Rod at the end too. It has to stand so we can learn from history. No matter how dark it may be. Imo the most underrated zone out there. Great work!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Grande, I agree, and the build up to that moment was incredible. You are right, this is one of the more underrated ones too, it covers so much ground in very little time. Thanks for watching as always man, be well.

[@elmermedina1713]

Holy crap, yes, it's even implied that he castrated his victims as he was clutching his groin as he wailed in agony. He probably gouged their eyes out too, as he was clutching them. Whatever he did in that room of horrors was unmentionable

[@mr.danandhorror4230]

Great review of a tough episode Anthony. The two leads were fantastic.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Thanks Mr. Dan, a tough one indeed, I've had this on the list for some time. Thanks as always, have a nice week ahead.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Yet another great episode with some top notch editing, Ant-Man. A little piece of extra trivia I'm not sure anyone has mentioned. On the 1990 Anthrax album Persistence of Time, dialog from the episode is sampled for an instrumental called "Intro to Reality". And the song that immediately follows, Belly of the Beast, begins with the line "He walked this earth without a heart". It covers essentially the same subject matter.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Rob, much thanks. Thats' some great additional trivia, I'll have to look into. Also, I just noticed after this review was posted there was a graphic novel of this episode. I noticed you recently had some great additional trivia in your community section - which is an excellent idea. If I can get a hold of the Deaths-Head Revisited adaptation maybe I'll post something similar along with your mention of the 1990 Anthrax album Persistence of Time. Thanks as always for checking in man, be well.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater That would be neat indeed. I'd like to see that.

[@scottmcley5111]

I was hoping someone mentioned that as i scrolled the comments. Well done sir.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@scottmcley5111 Thank you kindly.

[@LisaLoves]

This sounds right up my street. A nasty Nazi getting his just desserts! Great vid Anthony! This sounds like one of those episodes that would forever stick in your memory. I’m still on the quest to find a second hand copy of the series.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Lisa, thanks for popping in. Thanks for watching, I hear you, the comeuppance in this case was well deserved. At the moment the show is streaming free on pluto tv but not sure that's available where you are.

[@lukeharbolt7681]

FEVA! Another classic. I always remembered this one as a kid. Rod always took great care into any world war episodes. And it shows. Thanks again man.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Absolutely, the war episodes hit home for him. Off the top of my head, I think he wrote all or most of the episodes which centered on war. Thanks Luke, have a great week ahead man. 👊

[@rainbowFRIGHT]

These types of stories are so satisfying to watch, lol. And exactly, this was fairly soon after WWII so for Rod to tackle this topic in the way that he did was pretty epic. Wonderful breakdown, as always, Anthony!✨

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Rainbow! Appreciate you popping in. The war episodes for this series always feel deeper and more personal...a tough topic, but important to dive into.

[@davegeorgeson5199]

For me, the greatest episode of TZ. Still powerful, moving and important. Never to be forgotten

[@davidmorrissette2462]

Thanks for another great review. Many of Rod Serling's episodes show the influence of his experience in WW II. This is definitely a 5 star episode.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Serling knocked it out of the park with this one. Thanks David, have a good one.

[@Blueskybuffalo]

It’s worth pointing out that this episode aired and was developed and consumed by people who lived through WW2. It was scarcely 20 years prior. If anything I’d say it’s even more important now as WW2 has faded from living memory.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

You are right about that. Plus, nowadays it can be even more difficult with so much information flying at us from everywhere 24/7. It's tough to process so much. This episode works as a glimpse into history which may just prompt people to read up on the subject themselves. Thanks for checking in NCT, much appreciated, have a great week ahead.

[@PaulHFleming]

And yet, it's NOT difficult to find similar situations in Southeast Asia, in China, North Korea, parts of Africa and South America today

[@indridcold8433]

This is, by far, my favourite episode. It is so haunting. Joseph Schildkraut as Alfred Becker rarely blinks throughout his character's appearances. It makes him appear more ghostly.

[@elmermedina1713]

I scowl in disgust whenever Capt. Lutze begs to be set free, that what Becker and the other ghosts are doing to him is inhuman. Yeah, because what u did to them wasn't inhuman?

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Agree totally, he just has a complete disconnect from his own actions. And what makes it worse is not only did he do the same thing...he did it to countless people. Thanks for the watch & comment Elmer, much appreciated. Be well.

[@MarvelandDC379]

What's up Anthony! Always happy to see your latest uploads. This is definitely a deep episode and Gunther got what he rightfully deserved.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

💯💯💯 Agreed, Charles, always a pleasure and thanks for checking in. Have a good week ahead.

[@JasonGould1976]

Such a great and chilling episode performance wise top notch Merry Christmas Anthony

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Jason, always a pleasure man, hope you have been well. Thanks for popping in. Merry Christmas as well.

[@MoreMovies4u]

This is totally awesome. A powerful TZ and a powerful FDT episode too. Excellently handled and put together. Beautiful edit, Anthony. I love that Rod Serling used his voice in his work. If a topic moved him, it influenced him. Great art always comes from this, imho. I have never seen this episode and I'm now looking forward to viewing it. Btw, have you covered 'He's Alive'? Would love to see your breakdown of that one too sometime. Really stellar work here, man. Respect! 👊

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Greg, thank you very much, that means a lot. I agree, Serling's voice truly came through in this entry. 'He's Alive' is on my list as well. Likely at some point in the new year. Be well my friend! 👊 Take care.

[@bobwalsh3751]

FINALLY!!!!! I've been WAITING for this episode to get the FDT treatment.😊

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Bob! Yeah this one was on the list for some time. Thanks for watching & have a good one. Be well!

[@bobwalsh3751]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater is He's Alive coming up soon?

[@terencemiguana]

Oh man. Did not get my usual notification for some reason. Luckily I always keep an eye out for those unmissable channels. Not seen this episode before. Not seen any TZ where they tackle that subject but as always Serling handled it with great care. Amazing work as always Anthony.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey T! Not sure if you get Pluto TV in your neck of the woods but the series is streaming on there for free presently. Thanks for checking in man, be well!

[@grey1951]

This is an episode I barely remember. And I thought I had the Twilight Zone series memorized! I do, however, remember when Eichman was captured and put on trial. The messages in this episode are as timely today as they were back then. And it makes me very sad to say that. Great video!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Mike, much thanks for stopping by. Hope you have been well. I agree the message remains timely. I recall reading about the trials, it makes sense that Serling would draw on such events. I appreciate the kind words, be well.

[@NyesBizarreCinema]

Howdy Anthony! Hope you have a good week!😊

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Nye, I'm doing okay, hope you have been well too. Thanks for checking in.

[@marieroberts5664]

Anthony! Hope Thanksgiving was the best...anyways, here goes nothing. This episode hits hard as it should. So I would like to disect it from an angle that I haven't seen much of in the few reviews that I have read/seen: retribution and punishment. Lutz is what we call in this neck of the woods, "a piece of work". He is not only a True Believer, he feels the need to gloat over his many accomplishments, to take a vacation (risking capture and execution) just to see the old place again. And he wants to throw it in everyone's face. HE survived; HE thrives; HE lives and can get away with it all, because HE was right all along. Some will say he was a cartoon villain - taking an idiotic chance, daring the authorities to take him down, using no disguise at all except the old 'John Smith' / 'Johnnes Schmidt ' weeze, and monologuing like crazy. But he isn't a cartoon, an imagining out of Lovecraft or some schlock low budget creep of a penny dreadful. Herr Captain is real, and there are people that are just like him. Proof? Just look at how he walks into the inn. He is retired, but no matter, he's still the Captain, the Manager, the CEO, Sheriff, the Mayor, the captain of industry.. Still the Boss of you lowly peons. His time is more valuable so he summons you to scurry. And then fun begins, the power trip he's been missing.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Excellent observation Marie. He is a piece of work indeed. He's as brazen as ever, victimizing the poor hotel receptionist upfront. Then when he returns to the scene of the crime, he struts around smirking like a maniac and reminiscing. As you noted, he misses the power. The entire psychology behind Gunther is vile. Much thanks for the comment as always. Be well.

[@elmermedina1713]

He gets his due. And Becker warns him that it's only the beginning.

[@garfieldsmith332]

Came here via The Atomic Cafe. One of the best episodes of the series. My personal favourite. It is Serlings narration that sticks in my mind since I first saw it. Especially the closing narration "Then we become the gravediggers".

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey garfieldsmith! Rob's channel is a goldmine so I'm honored for his shoutout. Awesome to have you here & glad to hear your thoughts on this episode. "Then we become the gravediggers"....sticks with me as well.

[@neneshubby]

At the risk of sounding like an old fogey this episode is yet more proof that you don’t have to have over the top CGI, jump scares and sensory overload to be entertained. Now I don’t mind some mindless entertainment from time to time, but nothing beats an excellent script, two excellent actors and a compelling subject. The TZ was masterful at this protagonist, antagonist interplay as with ‘A game of pool and ‘The obsolete man’. Yes this episode is a bit preachy and heavy handed but if there was ever a subject to be given this treatment it probably justified that this was it. Agreed 5/5.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Shatners Toupee, agreed totally, if ever there was a time to go more direct with the subject matter, its stories like this. Maybe it's my age too, but I am with you on the barrage of nonstop CGI insanity. Story is the most important thing, even the best FX can't help a story that's not working. Thanks as always! Have a great week ahead! 🤜🤛

[@scottmcley5111]

Twilight Zone is a rare gem. So many well thought out stories and top notch actors. And Serling!

[@cirespeedreviews]

Hey Anthony, this has to be the most powerful episode, Haunting, especially then the victims became the Judges and Jury. Agree 5 out of 5

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Cirespeed, agreed, powerful indeed. Be well man.

[@johnspencer772]

Yes, another great Twilight Zone episode. A great review of the episode . Oscar Beregi Jr.'s delivery of the lines "You will pronounce sentence. And, then you shall execute that sentence" -- accompanied by a quite convincing smile and laugh as though 'nothing can touch me' really did 'get to me' at 13 (first view) and yet today.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

I agree totally. It's an episode that really needs to be seen to be appreciated. Beregi was excellent. Much thanks for the watch & comment John! Happy 2024!

[@johnmanfredi810]

This was a GREAT Twilight Zone episode,Fever.The two protagonists were fantastic in how they played their respective roles.

[@betamaxblocker]

Great review of this one! It certainly resonated with audiences at the time, with the events still fresh in their minds. Beregi is great in this, one of his best performances. Have a great holiday and I hope to see more great Twilight Zone videos from you in 2024!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Much thanks Betamax! All the best in 2024! Have a good one man!

[@LucyLioness100]

One of the best episodes and two terrific lead performances; especially as both Bergei, Jr. and Schilderkraut were of Jewish heritage who fled Europe when the Nazis came to power and murdered their people. Rod, being a WWII veteran, shows with how respect he pays to the horrific tragedy that befell its 11 million victims. I think this has his best ending narration in explaining why the camps still stand after 70 years in that they remind the world we cannot allow such abhorrence to happen again.

[@leerontaimusic]

Wow! Amazing! You're giving reviews on TV series. Keep up the great work!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Much thanks! Will do!

[@maxwashingtonmusic7000]

Great video! Interesting info! I remember watching that powerful episode a long time ago. Very moving subject matter. Katherine Heigl was incredible in Cradle of Darkness, a Forrest Whitaker Zone. 🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Oh wow, I do not recall that one. I haven't seen some of the 2000's TZ's since they aired so I'll give it a go. I think they are still on tubi. Thanks as always Max. Be well.

[@THEDOPESHOW_FrankMidnight]

Maybe it's just in my head but there's something about the camera work and angles of this episode that always stood out to me. Great video as always man.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Heeey DS! Sorry for not getting back sooner, KZbin has been a little glitchy on my side lately. I agree, the camera work stood out to me as well. I believe when I was looking into this one, they actually chose the director because they knew he had a knack for action. This was a dialogue heavy episode so they went with someone who could handle the exposition and also inject movement into the work.

[@boxhead8514]

You know things are serious when Anthony doesn't use a special ranking or end with a gag related to the episode.

[@peterwall583]

This episode was so good

[@howardauten]

My favorite episode. The bad guy gets payback for his actions

[@HaveCheetahWillView]

This is the most important episode in the series and on TV's history. This episode was never shown when I was growing up. Share this out to everyone.

[@ajelaz8657]

Yes I love this episode it right up there with monster on maprle street and the shelter it more the teaching than scary for me

[@rkrueger8009]

Excellent episode

[@janeyrevanescence12]

There was more to the Eichmann inspiration. Eichmann, like so many, had fled to Argentina and managed to start a new life. However, Mossad (Israel’s intelligence agency), had been looking for him and managed to find him. A plan was hatched and he was abducted while on his way to work. He was swiftly taken to Israel, where he was tried, convicted and executed. And people were furious, but not at what Eichmann did. People were outraged about Israel’s actions. They believed that the sovereignty of Argentina had been violated (although Israel had damn good reason to believe that Argentina would either protect Eichmann or even help him flee). Others felt that the Holocaust had happened long ago, that it was time to bury the past and that we needed to move on. Serling didn’t feel that way, however. The original reason he enlisted in the first place was to fight Nazis (although he was sent to the Pacific Theater instead). The ordeal of the victims (people knew the Nazis were treating the Jews terribly but had no clue it had turned to mass murder until the discovery of the camps) stuck with Serling. He was angry at not only how Israel was being treated but at how the Holocaust was being forgotten or even denied. Honestly, he’d be shocked at current events if he was still alive.

[@NaomisAdventures]

Nice

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Thanks Naomi.

[@charleshays5407]

I served in the Army in Germany and I visited the real Dachau prison.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Thank you for your service Charles. That must have been an experience.

[@ASTROVORTEX-n4x]

Dachau was not a prison.

[@PaulHFleming]

And most horrific part that those atrocities were committed long before and after the Fall of the Third Reich. In countries around the world because a few men deemed other men as the enemy. Or because they're ethnic or religious philosophy were different.😨😢

[@susanburgess820]

I love this episode❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@gloria7876]

Does Joseph Schildkraut play Becher and the doctor at the end of the story?

[@jeffreyberkin-ez3uh]

My number seven episode of TZ. Chilling performances by both major actors. I don't know if being Jewish affects someone's perspective, though. As a (black) woman said once "everyone has had his or her own holocaust" as bestial as it is. Move on as best you can. Don't let bitterness destroy you. Trust in God❤

[@jeffreyberkin-ez3uh]

Thanks for the hearted reply. I love the Twilight Zone 😊

[@Gerald3merald]

The antisemitism that is going on so much today is so heartbreaking. I wish they would show more things like this to show the horrors of what was done to the Jewish people.

[@nick_galfi9312]

I originally came upon this episode thru its adaptation im the early 2000’s BBC radio show. It expertly adapted the episode (which i have now seen twice), and expanded upon the themes in meaningful ways. The taxi cab character’s role was bigger to show that Lutze’s deeds are remembered in the people who miss their families.