The Twilight Zone: A Piano in the House B&W VERSION

A Black and White version as originally intended for fans of The Twilight Zone. A Los Angeles Film School project directed by Adrian Carr where students are mentored by industry professionals in all aspects of filmmaking. The shoot was 6 x 7 hour days and the students carried out all physical duties of the production.

[@theolamp5312]

Usually these are what I would call a noble failure. But this lives up to the legacy of the namesake. Special credit to the actors. Congratulations.

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thank you Theo. That was our aim, pleased to deliver. I will pass on your praise to the cast.

[@isabellind1292]

I concur! I don't think the original can be improved upon however this was much better than the big network 80s remake of the series.

[@faithcastillo9597]

How is it that I've not discovered this before now? I thought I would be disappointed as the original is one of my favorite episodes. Belated kudos to the cast and crew.

[@cocosworld7141]

The old man is the best actor. Its almost word for word of the original version!

[@AdrianWCarr]

The school used the original script, but needed to trim it a little for use at the school. Stephen Davies is a remarkable actor. He studied at the same school with Alan Rickman.

[@jamessimmons7480]

Both men in the opening scene seem equally cantankerous!!!!

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thx James. Yes, to a degree, one is outright cantankerous, the other to a lesser degree, is more narcissistic.

[@jaywilliams8386]

Excellent and flawless retelling. A bow to the original. Black and white format makes it more provocative. Love it!

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thank you Jay - I will pass on your comments to all involved...Adrian

[@KatWoodland]

I didn’t see the original and understand this to be a student exercise. Bravo! Absolutely enjoyed this character study.

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thx Kat - you understand the concept as a student film. I will pass on your comments to LAFS and the students involved, some who are now working in the business.

[@SwordHMX]

Great remake.

[@bobdillaber1195]

An excellent portrayal of the sin of narcissism critiqued by a few narcissists. What could go possibly go wrong? Lol Fine job by all! BRAVO!

[@madam-mint]

WHOAAA I’m gonna have to watch this when it’s not almost 1am but this is a favorite episode of mine. Seeing it remade is so cool~

[@arturovaldes546]

Very good remake.

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thank you - I will let the students and cast know.

[@proeugenics1672]

this was a surprisingly good version, thank you!

[@AdrianWCarr]

many thx - I will let the cast and crew know.

[@michaelmorgan9824]

Written by Earl Hamner of the Walton's fame!

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thank you. Due to school policy I was not permitted to use the writer's name.

[@jasonruetz2306]

This is excellent! 👍👍

[@dlscjstlskarnwndks3e]

I love this episode for real!!!!!!! I wanna got every episode of twilight zone!

[@AdrianWCarr]

This is not the ORIGINAL episode - this was made by film students in Los Angeles at Los Angeles Film School.

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thank you - I will make sure to pass along your comments to the cast and crew. Most times people watch videos but rarely go out of their way to comment. This will lift their spirits as it did mine...Adrian

[@allensacharov5424]

yea!!!!!

[@lancetop]

One of my favorite Twilight Zone episodes. And this new version is sooooooo damn good! Extraordinary.

[@DS-uo5ie]

Lance top This was……………..🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@DS-uo5ie]

He tried to be a liberal 🤪

[@johnhein2539]

Well done! An underrated episode to to try. And an actor's dream to boot, with every speaking character getting to play a double role. Earl Hamner also wrote The Hunt, which was another episode with a different feel from most Twilight Zone episodes, but still really great.

[@AdrianWCarr]

You are so right John, the actos often reprised the role for different student classes with different directors. I was honored to be asked to direct APITH and by chance worked with a talented cinematographer, Greg White, with whom I collaborated with on another project "Servitude". Quite a few of the students wound up working on the project because of their talent on the Twilight ep. I will have to 'hunt' out The Hunt episode. Many thanks... Adrian

[@terrycain3843]

For amateurs not terrible .Tough to be as good as original as any remake is.

[@isabellind1292]

Thank you AdrianWCarr.

[@jacobcritch2406]

Excellent work. Enthralling!

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thank you Jacob. Pleased you liked it.

[@jilltagmorris]

I've never even seen this one! Thanks so much !

[@observingsal]

Adrian...this looks fantastic!

[@TheKonga88]

I especially liked the part where the ventriloquist dummy was staring at the Christmas tree 🎄🧙🏼‍♂️

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thanks Carl - pretty cool ep. especially since students made it with the help of mentors. Adrian

[@Linda-pd2jg]

Real talent!

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thank you Linda. I'll pad your comment along to the cast.

[@williamanthony9090]

This was almost as good as the original. Quite impressive actually.

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thank you William - that is very encouraging - I will let the students [probably all working in the biz by now] and the cast know. Cheers. Adrian

[@bobdillaber1195]

My father was a narcissist. I recognized him here big as day even tho he has been gone 50 years. I recognized a couple much like him in these replies here. This is a valuable contribution both theatrically and emotionally for those caught up in it's web . There are those who say Shakespeare should never be repeated beyond the first performance. Those are those who are themselves incapable of performing, aren't they.

[@AdrianWCarr]

@@bobdillaber1195 right on Bob. It's fascinating to read some of the responses.

[@carolaratari6373]

Don’t usually like remakes, but Bravo!

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thank you - that means a lot. I will pass you comment onto the cast

[@lymarie1974]

You guys did a wonderful job. One of my favorite episodes

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thank you. I will let the cast and crew know.

[@lymarie1974]

@@AdrianWCarr Hey I give credit where its due. stay safe.

[@AdrianWCarr]

@@lymarie1974 much appreciated. Stay safe yourselves.

[@ferociousgumby]

Marge is really really good!

[@AdrianWCarr]

I will pass on your comment - she will be pleased to hear it.

[@JtBleuWriter]

Good work.

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thx J.T. - I'll let LAFS know.

[@loracio]

Muy buena !! no conocía esta versión. gracias por compartirla

[@AdrianWCarr]

mucho gracias. Encantado de que te haya gustado S

[@robertmayott5835]

A good remake and some wonderful actors. Greg was a bit unbelievable but the others were pretty good.

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thx Robert, for taking time to comment. Greg was a little unbelievable, but also the writing of his character reflects a weakness, which I found odd.

[@Martin48964]

Well done.

[@colemanadamson5943]

Well done. Very much in the spirit of the Twilight Zone originals. It is lacking a little something but still very well done.

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thx Coleman... that little something is experience, so yes you are correct but a big thank you for your recognition for its spirit. Made by film students at LA film School with 3 months instruction only, with heads of dept to guide thm. Cheers.

[@wolf44875]

😊

[@AdrianWCarr]

did you contact Celina at LAFS for a DVD copy? A

[@debbieanne7962]

You all did a great job, 10 years ago now. Wonder are any of you still acting? I thought this was a very good episode of the TZ

[@AdrianWCarr]

Stephen Davies is still acting but nothing major the past 5 years. Piper Major is still very active in TV and film [recently This Is US series] Salvatore Spinelli teaches music and looking to jump back into acting. Jenna Shaw - not sure. Oto Brezina still acting, character actor parts mostly.

[@francislarv3012]

Large Marge

[@bevygaines]

What a tasty morsel, the actors were very goodttt!!!!

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thank you Bevy. I think they did splendidly for no rehearsal.

[@SnooperSquirrelFilms]

Not a bad remake , overall very good

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thank you - we felt good about it considering it was film made by LA Film School students in 4 days. Cheers

[@lucy30190]

What season and episode is it?

[@AdrianWCarr]

I do not recall but the original ep starred Barry Morse as Fitzgerald Fortune. It is available to watch on youtube. This was LA Film School exercise only.

[@6295LARGE]

Great TZ, but it's obvious that the music we're hearing is not the roll that's in the player. If I were able to read those perforations better, I'd tell you the name of the roll that's quickly rolling by.

[@AdrianWCarr]

Well spotted James, the rolls were definitely not correct. We couldn't find the correct rolls for the music cues I wanted to use. I attempted to match the holes with the track as best I could.

[@rickmanning5574]

if there's an original one it wasn't written by Rod Serling this was pretty good whoever wrote it

[@AdrianWCarr]

cool Rick - hopefully it keeps you intrigued to the end. Not too shabby for film students with only 3 months training.

[@philiprife5556]

The misanthrope could be Danny Devito's twin. At least his voice could.

[@AdrianWCarr]

LOL you're - he does sound like Devito!

[@elihuerta3383]

We do now its called facebook!

[@AdrianWCarr]

😂

[@captinbrasiliano7281]

how come people are forever remaking what was perfectly done the first time around, in a word: BOOOOOOOOOOO TO

[@AdrianWCarr]

If you read the description - because it was chosen by the LA Film School for students to learn from. There were a handful of TZ scripts and Casablanca and a few Fawlty Towers. Curious to note if you actually watched it or just nixed it as another unnecessary remake? Maybe if you watch it again keeping in mind it was made by students with only 3 months training you might come away with a different impression.. well I hope so anyway. Thx for the comment and I agree with you on principle, too many classic are remade these days.

[@gregorypollard5908]

This was done very professionally and I commend you for it!!!! Great work and don't listen to that idiot above....

[@claudiosalib774]

This remake of the same title does not come anywhere close to the original. I cannot understand why remakes are produced. Leave the original works alone and concentrate on fresh material. ☝️🙄

[@AdrianWCarr]

Appreciate your comment Claudio, however, you seem to have missed the point. This is not a remake, but a student exercise for the Los Angeles Film School. They use this and a couple of other TZ scripts for the students to learn. It is part of the curriculum. Cheers

[@mimiluvfromsf]

Not up to the real Twilight Zone standard...in fact, leaves one with kind of a zoned feeling.

[@bobdillaber1195]

Why don't you redo it then. I'm sure it would be marvelous with your light touch.

[@mckinleymac3452]

*@mimiluvfromsf* Yeah I agree. The effort & passion was there, but sadly not the talent. Still, they get a solid 'A' for trying so hard.

[@AdrianWCarr]

I was a guest director for the school about 13 years ago - The LAFS rotates directors, but I understand the script is still part of the curricula. Sadly most efforts are never completed.

[@tiredlawdog]

I liked the original better.

[@Admeralsarms]

Nice try

[@AdrianWCarr]

Thank you. Not bad for students with only 3 months instruction before they decide what they want to focus on in their studies.

[@clintbaysinger857]

boring

[@AdrianWCarr]

Sorry you wasted 23 minutes of your life. I'll do better in the future.