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

[@beauwalker9820]

Sadly, some people misunderstand the moral, and think it's only relevant to one group of people, one political party, certain people they disagree with, ECT. What they forget is, the truth is hatred, hate groups, and such can come from anywhere, and anyone, anytime, and any place. It's not a partisan thing. It could even come from ourselves, and not realize it. We have to be careful not to let it consume us, and turn us against the people we love, or those we don't even know. I see people actually happy about the recent hurricane incident doing damage to "people they disagree with politically," and somehow my thoughts go back to this episode. We need to not let politics, or disagreements allow us to lose our humanity. We need to unite as people, and not hate.

[@onojioboardwalk9748]

.. No he didnt ''Knock'' out anything.

[@onojioboardwalk9748]

@@beauwalker9820 .. Anyone who buys into hatred of THEMSELVES through this anti-european commieformity like in the twilight episode? Has already lost their humanity. They just dont know it yet. +

[@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.

[@ThenewTchannel]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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"

[@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?"

[@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.

[@raymondspada4684]

This paragraph encapsulates the young Donald Trump - Is it ANY WONDER he turned out the way he has ? !!!

[@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

[@TheCreepypro]

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

[@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👻🎃

[@thebatmanwhoposts9600]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

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

[@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.

[@Sovreign071]

That ending narration hits like a truck!

[@Jebbtube]

All the more relevant now as ever.

[@graysonchristian2668]

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

[@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..."

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@weareallbronies9031]

Finally time for this episode

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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...

[@gmg9010]

Absolutely love this episode

[@MandleRoss]

Poignant closing to this video. Gave me chills.

[@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.

[@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

[@donreid6399]

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

[@wingzero7X]

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

[@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.

[@Demonmack0]

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

[@yupeo]

That ending quote is so chilling. 😟

[@Nasser851000]

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

[@kippytx]

Probably my favorite episode

[@F1989C]

This one is insane!!!💯💯

[@ernestschroeder9762]

Very good breakdown.

[@electricsheep1984]

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 🤦‍♂️

[@electricsheep1984]

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

[@jonnybaze7449]

@@electricsheep1984 this stories relevance is the democrat party. There was no casting anything on you. I thought you were referring to the obvious and agreed

[@electricsheep1984]

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

[@andrewpytko4773]

My favorite episode of the Twilight Zone.

[@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 .

[@DCMarvelMultiverse]

My favorite episode.

[@AntonioDragon88]

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

[@peterwall583]

My favorite episode

[@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

[@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.

[@Equint77]

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

[@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.

[@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. "

[@babysinclairfan]

Great episode, but the plot twist was beyond obvious

[@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.

[@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!!"

[@melissadahl7561]

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

[@princeblackelf4265]

A message still very (and unfortunately) relevant today

[@miroslavtomic7038]

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

[@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.

[@7evenseas975]

It's a Friday the 13th today!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@georgeharvey4226]

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

[@JanetDax]

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

[@unclefranklin4575]

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

[@julieporter7805]

Oh we're on one of my all-time favorite episodes. I am very surprised this episode has never been rebooted. It still can and should be said and shared. Dennis Hopper is brilliant and you can definitely see a future star in the making. 2:36-Actually, them having their own logo makes sense. They are an "America First" branch of Neo-Nazi organization as we have seen recently with certain groups, they chant the same messages but use different slogans, colors, and logos to fool people into thinking "Hey, we're not those guys" when that's exactly who they are. Personally, if White Supremacists hate it, it's golden in my book. 5:24-Never heard that one before, she said sarcastically. Ernst is the real hero in this story. Serling's closing narration had never been more chilling before.

[@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.

[@miroslavtomic7038]

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

[@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.

[@BlackFlash09]

...in the Twilight Zone.

[@pyromania1018]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@bacaawesomerorie2788]

What if Tom hardy venom was in morbius

[@ricjaredpalandiano1807]

There's some nice symbolism here... Hopper's character was given a Luger. A familiar symbol acquainted with German Nazis. What a great TZ episode.

[@marcusfridh8489]

A little predictable to give him a Luger, perhaps it was supposed to be Hitlers own Luger. Only thing missing is the ehrendolch

[@labyfan1313]

It's hard to see Howard Caine without thinking of Major Hochstetter in Hogan's Heroes. I kept expecting to hear a German accent, especially with this setup.

[@mistdyna]

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

[@Awelbeckk]

No

[@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

[@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.

[@bigmac5252]

Comment section just one big "Garfield looking at picture of 'no Garfield allowed poster' wonder who that's meant for" meme lol

[@johnwright7782]

I liked this episode.

[@maddog6620]

You are cool 😎

[@SulliMike23]

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

[@miroslavtomic7038]

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

[@Charon.1]

@@miroslavtomic7038 Also just a common German surname

[@miroslavtomic7038]

@@Charon.1 Alot of German surnames actually come from words for types of work: Schuster (shoemaker), Sneider (clothes maker) and so on.

[@miroslavtomic7038]

@@Charon.1 My point is that this is episode about Nazism and most famous evil German appears in it, but it takes place in America and there is German surname or word for profession in the background. Is it possible? Of course it is. My comment was meant as a trivia.

[@Rman94]

I agree, he was scarier as a shadow.

[@jamesgarrett8833]

I am not like most people because when I first saw this episode I was so shocked that the man hiding in shadows was Adolf Hitler; I never suspected it was him because Hitler killed himself before Germany surrendered in WWII