The Twilight Zone: "Reap What You Sow" - An Animated Fan Film - English Subtitles

I've been obsessed with The Twilight Zone ever since I was a kid. No other show sparked my imagination and horror like Rod Serling's original anthology opus. I've had to live with the crushing disappointment of missing an opportunity to be part of that seminal moment in television history.
Thanks to Unreal Engine, I was able to enter The Twilight Zone myself by going back in time to write and direct an episode of the original series.
This is that episode as it premiered in 1964 for season 5.
The film was written and completed in about a month using Unreal Engine 4.25 as the main creative hub (and time machine). Characters were designed in Daz Studio, imported into Reallusion's Character Creator 3 for mesh refinement, and finally iClone 7 as the main bridge to UE via Auto Setup and LiveLink.
Motion capture was recorded using the Perception Neuron Pro system. Facial capture and finger animation were achieved with iClone's Motion Live (plus an iPhone X and Leap Motion controller).
Props and locations from Daz would go through Maya for smoothing before being exported to Unreal. The wonderful Unreal Marketplace supplied the rest.
Audio was recorded with the Rode Wireless Go and a Maono AU-A04H.
The opening credits were done in Unreal and After Effects. The final edit was completed in Premiere.
Although I did most of the performance capture myself, I didn't do it alone. I had to rope in my dad and aunt since, during a pandemic, you work with what you've got. Thankfully my aunt is a professional and my dad is a trooper. Just goes to show what you can create with the resources around you on a single computer in your living room.
This short film was made with love for fans of the series (and just in time for the traditional New Year's Day marathon). And if you haven't seen the show, please check it out in all its incarnations (available on CBS All Access) to truly appreciate Rod Serling's legacy.
Disclaimer: The Twilight Zone, logo, and its music are the property of CBS Television Distribution. This is a not-for-profit fan production and is not affiliated with the rights owners. This is not for commercial use. It's for the love of the show.
This has been The Twilight Zone...
Twitter: Cine_Monster
Instagram: @ cinemonster

[@cinemonstervids]

I just wanted to thank everyone for the incredible support this fan film is being shown! I've been fanatical about The Twilight Zone since I was a kid. It's been a lifelong dream to find a way to show my passion for Rod Serling's brilliant show. I'm grateful for the technology that helped me make this animated short; and I'm grateful I could share it with all of you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for watching!

[@victorvalero104]

Thank you the twilight zone is king it shows human being at it's finest

[@billyandrew]

Always offering a moral lesson to viewers, it quickly became a favourite show of mine and a great many their folk, too.

[@TimZeTerrible]

Co2 ix what plants breathe. Vunder

[@dajdools8834]

Thank you, as you did a fitting tribute which Mr. Serling would be proud of. Much like you, I too loved the show as a child. I still look forward to New Years day, as a Twilight Zone marathon is always the best way to spend the day. Awesome job and we will keep an eye out for any future projects which you might endeavor...

[@cinemonstervids]

@@dajdools8834 I really do appreciate that, thank you! My favorite comments are the ones from fellow TZ fans. It was so much fun imagining what it would have been like to make an episode for Serling's original series. I think we all wish we could get more stories that look and feel like the classic ones we enjoy so much. That's what inspired me and I'm so happy I was able to share my passion for the show with all of you. Thank you for watching!

[@univerz0]

Well done! The Twilight Zone is a product of such a different time, a tribute is difficult to pull off as well as you did. Great use of the original music.

[@cinemonstervids]

I really appreciate that, thank you! It makes me happy when Twilight Zone fans get a chance to see this short. I agree with you 100%. The original series has a look and feel that's hard to capture properly. The music goes a long way in helping recreate the mood- because it's so timeless!

[@anddo24]

Now this is quality YT content.

[@cinemonstervids]

Much appreciated, thank you!

[@reginaldwright247]

HOLY CRAP! you captured the feeling and scariness of the show! you totally nailed it.

[@cinemonstervids]

Thanks, Reginald! I'm glad you enjoyed the episode! To me, that was fun of the project. Trying to work in the little details that would make it look and feel like an original Twilight Zone. The shots, the pacing, the music. I'm glad it worked for you!

[@deanrussell2224]

That’s really good- captures the tone and feel of the series - brilliantly done

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you! I appreciate the compliment! Capturing the look and feel of an original Twilight Zone episode was my lofty goal. I love that fans of the show are able to enjoy this homage to Serling's masterful series...even if it is animated!

[@robert4art2]

​@@cinemonstervids Fantastic work! Where/how did you learn how to use all that software?

[@cinemonstervids]

@@robert4art2 I appreciate that, thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed the episode since I had a blast making it! As for the software, I started to get comfortable working with game engines by taking some game development courses online. Then it was a matter of having projects to dive into so I could learn by doing. I try not to get overwhelmed by what I don't know and do my best to tell a good story with what I do know. As a traditional filmmaker, I find this new way of making movies liberating so I'm passionate about learning as much as I can...and there's still much to learn!

[@benefitsboss9158]

My sentiments exactly!!

[@WG-tt6hk]

As a "boomer" who watched the "Zone" when it originally aired, this is an excellent homage to the best anthology series ever produced in the last half of the 20th Century.....I feel like Im in a "zone" episode now in 2021.

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you! I consider that high praise from a fellow "Zone" fan! It's especially meaningful on the news that the reboot was just cancelled. What I wouldn't give to see ONE season try to recapture the magic by sticking close to the original style. Not as a gimmick but a true homage to a brilliant series.

[@0ceanicify]

Stunning. Especially getting Rod Serling's tone to the programme.

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you for watching! Finding the tone is the hardest part when you're trying to faithfully reproduce a TZ episode. Rod Serling created such atmosphere with the series. It was challenge for sure!

[@thebammer5166]

@@cinemonstervids You, sir, were up to that challenge! Excellent job.

[@cinemonstervids]

@@thebammer5166 Thank you! I guess watching TZ since I was a kid helped a lot! I knew that if it felt right to me, I was probably on the right track. It makes me happy that fans like you are enjoying it!

[@TheHoldingCoat1]

Beautifully done, and quite in keeping with the kind of stories the original TZ did. bravo!

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you very much! When you love the original TZ as much as I do, you want to do right by it. I was hoping to capture a small fraction of Rod Serling's magic when making this short. I hope fans of the series will enjoy it!

[@derekseven1647]

This was brilliantly done. You captured the tone and the pacing of the original Twilight zone show. Rod serling's narration was edited perfectly. You need to do more of these. I would pay for a DVD full of content like this.

[@cinemonstervids]

That's incredibly kind of you to say, thank you! It means a lot to me coming from someone with a clear appreciation for Serling's original series. Although it's an impossible task to match his brilliance, it's a lot of fun experimenting with the show's unmistakable style and tone. And it was a lifelong dream to insert myself into his legacy (like my own little trip to the Twilight Zone!) Believe me, I would be writing and animating TZ fan episodes every month if Paramount would allow me to license the IP. Thanks for watching!

[@frankshuffitt3925]

Thought l was going crazy at first we didn't have technology like that back in the 60s very well done.

[@cinemonstervids]

You're not going crazy. I'm just fulfilling a lifelong dream to direct an episode of the Twilight Zone during its original run on TV...even if it had to be animated. :) I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@frankshuffitt3925]

Thank you

[@frankshuffitt3925]

It was great l thank you its very well done.

[@anibalcesarnishizk2205]

You were not going crazy but you were getting into the Twilight Zone.

[@frankshuffitt3925]

@@anibalcesarnishizk2205 ya it took me 68 years to here take care.

[@alfreddreamer9097]

Brilliant work. As a lifelong fan of the Twilight Zone, this could have definitely been an episode.

[@cinemonstervids]

I really appreciate the high praise! As fun as this was to make, I was thinking about lifelong fans like you (and me) the whole time. I really wanted it to feel like some lost episode from Season 5. Getting the atmosphere right was everything. I'm glad it worked for you!

[@alfreddreamer9097]

@@cinemonstervids You really did a great job sir. I've been hooked on the Twilight Zone Radio Dramas on KZbin. They recreate the familiar Twilight Zone Episodes like Midnight Sun, After Hours, The Lonely, etc. but also occasionally create new ones as well. Kim Fields(Tootie. from The Facts Of Life) played the lead in Midnight Sun and The Lonely. Ernie Hudon plays the lead in the episode called The Shelter. Stacy Keach (narrator from American Greed) does the Rod Serling narrator role in the episodes. They're really good. It's just audio though, but I like that kind of stuff. A good story is a good story. I write stories and storyboard myself so Im probably more attracted to stories like yours and radio dramas, etc.

[@cinemonstervids]

@@alfreddreamer9097 The radio dramatizations of classic Twilight Zone episodes are fantastic. I think these stories work well for radio. The stage too. There's lots of atmosphere and not a ton of locations. Perfect for just listening and immersing yourself. I'm glad people are still finding ways to enjoy TZ!

[@jackiekidwell5004]

This episode really makes you think, imagine what nature could quickly accomplish on earth again without humans encroaching on the planet anymore !! 😃😃

[@cinemonstervids]

If we don't watch ourselves, humanity might find out sooner rather than later! :)

[@kurtb8474]

Wow. You've done what I wanted to do 15 years ago. Create a Twilight Zone fan film while maintaining the original look and feel. I'm an experienced video producer. But, I never was able to acquire the equipment or help to produce one.

[@cinemonstervids]

I appreciate that, thank you! I felt exactly like you did. It was a dream to attempt a faithful recreation of a classic Twilight Zone episode. It's only now that the technology is available to regular people. Believe me when I tell you that I don't even know that much about Unreal and mocap. I'm still learning. I really hope you find a way to make your passion project. I would love to see it and the world can always use more Twilight Zone episodes from lifelong fans!

[@perfectionbox]

"No! Please! Not the Monsanto Roundup! I beg you! Noooooooooooo"

[@shirleypena4133]

Whoever the woman was who did the reading for this she was EXCELLENT! She gives a better performance than many professional actors.

[@cinemonstervids]

I agree 100%! My aunt is a marvel and did an incredible job playing both characters. The short wouldn't have turned out as well without her!

[@YTGerry1]

I truly hope you create more of these films. Contact the Hamptons Film Festival here in East Hampton, NY. They would be interested in your work I’m sure.

[@cinemonstervids]

I genuinely appreciate the support, Gerry. Thank you! From your lips to Rod's ears. It would be an honor to have something worthy of the Hamptons Film Festival's lineup for sure!

[@SubtropicBob]

Wow! That's great!

[@cinemonstervids]

Glad you enjoyed it, Bob! Happy New Year!

[@jb6712]

I was very fortunate to have grown up with the Twilight Zone, as well as The Outer Limits, and to this day, they're my favorites of the old television genres. I'm 68 now, but can clearly recall so many of the TZ episodes, and how my parents would tell us we couldn't be afraid, because if we were, we'd not get to stay up and watch the shows again (only my older-younger brother and I were allowed to watch the shows, the other brother and our sister being just too young and would have had nightmares). Bro and I would just sit super still, enthralled by the stories.

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your wonderful story! I feel the same way. The Twilight Zone holds a very special place in my childhood and (still) in my heart. That's why I felt compelled to live out my lifelong dream of directing a TZ episode, albeit with animation. But it was important to me that watching this short had the same familiar feeling of watching those classic episodes on an old TV set. Not that I could ever match Rod Serling's genius. I was content to simply make a tribute to his legacy as best I could. :)

[@donowens7872]

As a former employee at the home of THE TWILIGHT ZONE - CBS/Paramount Pictures - i want to say great job! And another nice nod to Mr. Serling's teacher. I'm sure you know she also received tribute in the very creepy TZ episode rhat scared the heck out of me when i was a kid, NIGHTMARE AS A CHILD. Keep up the excellent work.

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! This animated short truly is a dream come true for me- the dream of working for Mr. Serling and the original series. I hope it's a respectful tribute. Helen Foley is also the name used in Joe Dante's section of the TZ movie. :) Thank you for watching and for your comment!

[@hungfao]

Completely exceeds expectations!

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that! I was just trying to stay true to the spirit of The Twilight Zone because I love the show so much. It's the little details that make all the difference!

[@hungfao]

@@cinemonstervids It's hard to hit all of Serling's devices. First of all, your story idea is a gem! Your solution was plausible even if a little on the fantastic side. A sinister humor. But most of all resides the deeper meaning of the resolution. I always refer to it as the double-whammy. You have the ending twist which is the first punch, and then comes the sort of prologue where another surprise result or ending is launched and the final punch landed. 20 years ago or so, my wife and I made the acquaintance of some fairly well-placed people who were interested in yet another reboot of 'The Twilight Zone'. A couple of my short stories were being considered (a long way from seeing on the screen though, no?) and I was hoping this would pan out. Almost did, but the project lost momentum and backing. My wife keeps wanting me to get my stories posted. This might be a way to do just that. I'll need to check out the software you use and see what I can do in my old age. Once again, I loved your presentation. I hope you will do more.

[@NOITOMMOCAP]

This is incredible! Great job Jason!!

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you! That really means a lot to me coming from you. Admittedly, Perception Neuron Pro wasn't the first mocap system I tried but it was by far the best for me. Thank you for all the work you put into creating a wonderful system that allows independent filmmakers to finally tap into the awesome potential of their imagination (in my case, directing my very own classic Twilight Zone episode). Now if you can just create some gloves for the Pro, I'll be in heaven. ;) Keep up the amazing work and I'm excited to see what comes next from NOITOM!

[@mauricexanthos3683]

Captures the esxence of TZ. Brilliant.

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you! That's quite a compliment! It's really hard to recapture what makes TZ so special but it definitely helps to use some the original show's memorable music (and a cameo from Mr. Serling never hurts!)

[@Getvictd744]

I'm creeped out seriously🥶😱 Made it through no covers😁.....just like the original Twilight Zone.....thank you!

[@cinemonstervids]

You're very welcome! My favorite Twilight Zone episodes are the ones that are a little creepy. The original show did that so well that I wanted to give it a shot. Creeped out is a good thing! :)

[@Getvictd744]

@@cinemonstervids yes yes 😁

[@GalapagosPete]

There is no doubt in my mind that if Rod were still around, he would be very pleased by this.

[@cinemonstervids]

I consider that very high praise, thank you! Serling's work has always been so influential for me that one can only dream of reaching the heights of his brilliance. The best I could do is a little animated tribute. :) Thank you for watching and for your message!

[@captainarcher2]

As Spock would say, "Fascinating. Simply Fascinating."

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you! It may not be entirely logical but my goal was to boldly go where no man has gone before. :)

[@captainarcher2]

@@cinemonstervids And you did that well. Thank you !

[@cinemonstervids]

@@captainarcher2 Thank YOU for watching!

[@berniemcfadden7760]

I've been a hugh fan of the Twilight Zone since it first aired in the '60's'. This is a wonderful homage to the series. Bravo

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Great job, I was convinced that I'd seen this when it aired originally. As is it, I am seeing as it should air today.

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you, much appreciated! Isn't it shocking that no incarnation since the show's original run ever really tried to recapture the unmistakable look and feel of Serling's masterpiece? Creating this fan short makes me wonder if a reboot should experiment with the magical atmosphere that we know and love.

[@alvexok5523]

@@cinemonstervids I love this recreation episode

[@realityme]

This is beyond GOOD!! This is fantastic. I am one of the worlds biggest TZ fans. I notice at 9:45 the doctors plea is similar to the plea of the "disfigured woman in the TZ classic, "Eye of the beholder". I love it!! More please. Subbed!

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you! I consider this a HUGE compliment from a fellow TZ fanatic! Yes, there are couple of nods to the original series in the way the script was written and shot. "Eye of the Beholder" was certainly one of my inspirations. Glad you caught that! I was inspired by the lighting from "The Obsolete Man" for that scene as well. I would definitely love to create an entire TZ season this way if CBS would let me. Maybe if this video becomes popular enough, they will!

[@realityme]

@@cinemonstervids This was fantastic!! You have my support 100%!!

[@tanjathomas175]

Rod Sterling was ahead of his time. He told stories that we can relate to now in this century. I have watched the Twilight Zone ever since I was a kid and still watch them as I have gotten older, same reruns every time but this year watching them made me really think about what going on in this world now. I’m just waiting to hear Rod say to all of us “YOU HAVE JUST NOW ENTER INTO THE TWILIGHT ZONE “ lol

[@cinemonstervids]

I'm just like you. I've been watching The Twilight Zone since I was a kid and still watch it whenever I can. The original series is just so magical the way it transports you to another place and time. That's why I made this short. I just wanted to recapture that feeling I get when I watch the show and imagine what it must have been like to shoot an episode back then; and it wouldn't be a tribute to Serling without an important lesson for humanity! I'm just glad I'm able to share my passion for TZ with other fans like you!

[@tanjathomas175]

Thank you and keep doing the good work, I myself really enjoy it.

[@susanhillwig5784]

My husband just discovered your work a day or two ago. He subscribed immediately, and so have I. Both this and your Tales from the Darkside tribute are amazing, and we're happily going through your other works as well. Keep 'em coming!

[@cinemonstervids]

I really appreciate that, thank you! And thank you for the subscriptions. I'm genuinely grateful for the support. I'm also grateful that animation technology has reached a point where I could use it to live out my fantasies of directing these incredible 80s horror shows that I grew up with. They were such an inspiration for me that it's been a blast trying to recreate the look and feel of those classic programs. I just wish I owned the rights so I could animate full seasons here on KZbin. Dare to dream. :) Many thanks to you and your husband for watching and following!

[@rkbkirin5975]

Very impressive video! You should keep on making them.

[@cinemonstervids]

I really appreciate that, thank you! I would LOVE to make more episodes. TZ is actually perfect for Unreal animation because it's a universe of so many genres. The style is also fun to play with because it's so memorable. It's my hope that this video gets enough attention that CBS will give me permission!

[@PemboCycling]

Brilliantly done!

[@cinemonstervids]

I really appreciate that, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I was working hard to finish it in time for the New Year's TZ marathon because it's the perfect time to be reacquainted with the brilliance of the original show.

[@scummymummy2548]

For being made in the 50s this is amazing work. I didn't know they could do this back then but then I saw Rod in the beginning and realized it was a real twilight zone episode.🇺🇸👍

[@cinemonstervids]

You know how it is with The Twilight Zone...anything and everything is possible. ;) Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@thegreatburt9005]

I'd just finished watching the entire Twilight Zone on Blu-ray and was still hungry for more when I found your episode. It's absolutely authentic, and I'll consider it part of the original run, perhaps a lost and unaired version 😉

[@cinemonstervids]

This is such a wonderful comment, thank you! I genuinely appreciate it! I'm just like you....always hungry for more Twilight Zone episodes to feed my never-ending love for the original series. I really wish I had the rights to TZ so I could animate an entire "lost" season here on KZbin. Dare to dream! Thank you again for watching and for the comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it, from one hardcore fan to another!

[@Albert_Wesker_1969]

In spite of the obvious animation in this fan made episode of the Twilight Zone it's as if this was a lost unaired episode. The style and feel of it captured the essence of the episodes of the series. Very well done. Nice touch too having Rod Sterling doing the intro of the episode just like in the episodes of the show after the story was presented where he states you've just entered the Twilight Zone. I'm sure fans of the show wouldn't mind lending their voices to any further episodes since the characters are animated. I'm glad to have come across this hidden gem.

[@cinemonstervids]

This comment (and the support) means a lot to me, thank you! It's funny, at first it was bothering me that I couldn't get the animation to look more realistic but then, in the spirit of hokey 60's sci-fi special FX, I embraced it. :) Nothing would make me happier than to use my newfound (yet humble) animation skills to create my own new old Twilight Zone series here on KZbin. Animation lends to TZ very well with its varied locations, characters, and genres. If the video gets enough views, maybe CBS will let me. I certainly hope so. Not just for me but for the fans who are getting a kick out of a loving homage to Serling's legacy. Thank you for watching!

[@Albert_Wesker_1969]

@@cinemonstervids As long as CBS doesn't try to take over your endeavor and permits you to be in the creative driving seat of the series as you wish I'm sure you'd not only make many TZ fans very happy but you'd be honoring the late and great Rod Sterling himself keeping his brain child alive in a new century. I'm certain you wouldn't struggle in finding people who'd be glad to voice for you for free too even if not skilled professionals. Best of luck.

[@cinemonstervids]

@@Albert_Wesker_1969 Thank you! That's very high praise...and a very tall order. ;) I don't think CBS is in the habit of letting fans produce their own universes with their intellectual property. Now, if they thought a fan TZ series on KZbin would help them financially, say, as a way to drive subscriptions to CBS All Access, maybe. This little fan film would have to go viral in a way that they'd be crazy not to let me continue (and yes, without too much creative interference). Ah, dare to dream. That said, anything is possible...especially in The Twilight Zone. Stay tuned!

[@mikhailiagacesa3406]

Very Meta. Saw the original series growing-up.

[@cinemonstervids]

I grew up with the series too. The Twilight Zone is perfect for meta stories!

[@Kashanca667]

Amazing tribute, i love it!

[@cinemonstervids]

I appreciate that, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the episode. I've been wanting to do a tribute to TZ for a long time. I'm really happy today's technology has allowed me to make it happen!

[@gicandathomas606]

Kudos!! Kudos!! Kudos!! Rod Serling would be proud!!

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed this little tribute to my favorite show. I can only hope that Rod Serling is smiling in whatever dimension he and his brilliant mind have traveled to. He legacy lives on...in animated form!

[@repalomino]

As a fan of the original series, the late Rod Serling would be proud. 💯👏🏽🎥👽

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! Even though it's impossible to match Serling's brilliance in the original series, it was a blast animating a tribute to the show. Something I've always wanted to do. I hope he'd be proud of how inspiring his work has been and still is to me. :) Thanks for watching and for your message!

[@repalomino]

@@cinemonstervids You bet. With your love and respect for the series, your writing and vision for this episodic tribute did the show justice. Great job! 👏🏽💯🎥

[@SuperJinnx]

Holy fuck! This is beautiful!

[@cinemonstervids]

Compliments with expletives are my favorite kind! Thank you so much for watching! I'm thrilled you enjoyed it!

[@rawbacon]

Really neat, must have been great fun to make.

[@cinemonstervids]

It was SO much fun to make! I got to play with all the things that make a Twilight Zone episode feel like a Twilight Zone episode. It was like going back in time to be a part of my favorite TV show. I'm really happy animation allowed me to do that. Thanks for watching!

[@louisescanlon7478]

Hi There. Such An Excelant Job You All Did On This Episode Of The Twilight Zone. I Really Enjoyed Watching It. Thank You So Much. 🤗⚘🤗⚘🤗⚘🤗⚘

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! It was an honor to animate a tribute to my favorite show of all time. It especially means a lot to me to get messages from fellow fans of the original series. :) Thank you for watching!

[@kevinbyronclark]

omgggg how am I just stumbling on this now?! my two favorite things in the world colliding.. twilight zone and unreal engine

[@cinemonstervids]

Thanks for your message! Twilight Zone and Unreal and two of my favorite things too! I'm so grateful for UE (and affordable mocap) for giving me an opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream...writing and directing an episode during the original series. I hope Rod Serling, wherever he is, considers it a decent tribute to everything that made TZ so memorable. Trust me, I would animate an entire season here on KZbin if I owned the rights. You should make your own animated TZ episode as well! Thanks again for your message and for watching!

[@TheMikemedia]

Wow! Talent on talent topped with more talent. Great production, writing, acting, animation, lighting, cinematography (loved the depth of field at 6:10). And the editing is spot on! Who are you people? Your skills and imagination should certainly be seen in feature length films. I repeat... Wow!

[@cinemonstervids]

Wow, I don't know what to say about this praise. My humility can only take so much! Haha. Seriously, thank you very much. I mean it. Honestly, a lot of the credit has to go to Rod Serling. The stellar work done on the original series is so indelible that the visual style, music, at atmosphere can transport us to this day...even in animated form. I was simply trying to tap into that Twilight Zone magic we remember and love. Anything I did right in this short film comes directly from a passion for the series. I'm happy you enjoyed watching it!

[@tommyhartley5751]

Oh…my…gosh!!! This is perfect. I hope you do another one PLEASE!!! 😁😁

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed this animated TZ episode! Trust me, I would love to do more. I would love to create an entire animated season here on KZbin! If only Paramount would let me...ugh. Thanks for watching!

[@station22]

Fan to TZ and you. Great going Mr. Jason!

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you, Mr. Noah! I appreciate it and hope all is well!

[@catface3473]

Absolutely a fantastic imagination...well done...applause !!!

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you! I really appreciate the compliment! It's been a real joy sharing my love of The Twilight Zone with TZ fans and with the good folks here at KZbin. I'm glad you enjoyed a little animated tribute to one of the greatest shows ever!

[@TwoCansMom]

Helen Foley! As a teacher myself, I enjoyed the homage to Rod's favorite--as well as all of the other thoughtful details you integrated. What a treat!

[@tjmmcd1]

It looks at first like a real original episode, but It's hard to believe they had such sophisticated computer animation back then,

[@cinemonstervids]

That's the joy of entering The Twilight Zone. Anything is possible. ;) Thanks for watching!

[@tjmmcd1]

@@cinemonstervids lol. Even though it wasn't as expected, it was well done.

[@matthewboyce5123]

YEAH! Nature finally getting even, I love it. Great ending too. Sat Nam (truth is our identity)

[@cinemonstervids]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! You know no trip to The Twilight Zone is complete without a tough lesson for humanity. Of course, we don't need vengeful vegetation to make the planet uninhabitable. Sadly, this lesson is not confined to The Twilight Zone.

[@jackiekidwell5004]

Semi - animated or not, this has to be one of the very best and most well done Twilight Zones I've ever seen, it has an eerie haunting quality and is first rate, I've seen it once tonight, and am seeing it again right now, I give it twelve thumbs up - simply the best !! 😃😃👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! Honestly, this was made for Twilight Zone fans just like us who have a deep appreciation for the incredible world Rod Serling created. I missed the stories and atmosphere of the original show so much that I felt compelled to do an homage. I'm just grateful animation technology has reached the point where someone like me could actually pull it off! My dream is that CBS will allow me to continue to make my little animated TZ fan episodes here on KZbin. I would love to continue to share my passion for the show with all of you. Thanks for watching and I genuinely appreciate the support!

[@nitorishogiplayer3465]

I just saw this searching for Twilight Zone inspired videos and this was an excellent story! I liked the suspense too. Just awesome. Does feel like something out of the show with the premise, reveal, and ending horror.

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you! It always means a lot to me to receive comments like this from fellow fans of the original Twilight Zone series. I put a lot of love into this fan episode since it was a lifelong fantasy to have been able to write and direct for Serling. I'm grateful animation allowed me to do that. Thank you for watching! I'm happy you enjoyed it!

[@yanknoz9710]

Excellent work my friend. Hope you do more.

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you! You know, I would love to make more episodes. The Twilight Zone is perfect for animation because it encompasses so many different genres, locations, and characters. I hope this video gets enough views that CBS will let me. It's currently against the rules to create your own fan-made series on KZbin...but I would love to!

[@kleetusvandam]

Amazing! Love it! More of this please.

[@cinemonstervids]

I appreciate that, thank you! I'm glad enjoyed this little animated trip through The Twilight Zone! I would love to make more TZ episodes. If CBS gave me permission, I would start making a season right here on KZbin! :)

[@aletheiadavidson3857]

Wow...! Absolutely fantastic work. 👍

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed watching it! A lot of love (and work) went into trying to recapture the look and feel of a classic Twilight Zone episode. It's fun imagining that we could have new stories that fit alongside the old ones. You can never have too much Twilight Zone!

[@BillyButton63]

Great episode with a good message. Thank you.

[@SarahHannah7]

Wow, this is amazing! Kudos to you (and fam :-) ! Really loved TZ back in the day, and still do. Thanks for this!

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! The Twilight Zone is still something that continues to inspire me today. I'm so glad I was able to share my passion for the original series with fellow TZ fans like yourself. :) Thanks for watching!

[@DawoudKringle]

A fitting and worthy contribution to a classic art form!

[@toyman9642]

Excellent. Not only well made but it contains an important lesson for us all. Thank you.

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you so much! I couldn't make an homage to The Twilight Zone without including the kinds of lessons Rod Serling was brilliant at. A humanity that stays on the wrong path will doom itself. Not to be a downer but you can't do TZ right without being a little cautionary. :)

[@kazilziya830]

I've watched Twilight Zone since i was a kid and remember waiting every week to see the next episode and talk to my classmates about it. I was around 68yrs old. This one was very well done. "Change is not in our". nature

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed my animated episode! I also loved watching TZ whenever it was on TV and talked about it to anyone who would listen. :) As I got older, I found more and more people who appreciated and were inspired by the original series. That's why it was so much fun to share my own passion for it!

[@kazilziya830]

@@cinemonstervids hope you have another TZ episode in the works.

[@cinemonstervids]

@@kazilziya830 I really wish I could! CBS gets funny about fan films so I can't push it. If it were up to me, I would animate an entire TZ season here on KZbin. :)

[@teresitacuadrado7939]

I love this piece! Great work, Jason Cuadrado!

[@teresitacuadrado7939]

I've been revisiting your movies, Jason. I love them all!

[@timlove1]

I am so impressed it’s crazy. The story is exactly what Rod would have loved. I hope you do more. Thank you so much!

[@cinemonstervids]

I really appreciate that, thank you! My favorite comments are the ones from fellow Twilight Zone fans who can appreciate the little details that went into this. Doing right by Serling was no easy task but I'm really happy the fans are enjoying it. I would certainly love to make more episodes if CBS would let me. Animation is perfect for exploring the vast TZ universe!

[@vikkivale4979]

The twilight zone is my favorite show of all time I don't watch tv or movies anymore but If an episode of the tz is on im in...great job!! I was excited to watch an episode of never seen...keep em coming you've got a fan

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you! As fellow hardcore TZ fan, I consider that high praise! I would equally be just as excited to see new episodes that have the look and feel of the classic ones. Now that the new Twilight Zone has been canceled by CBS, maybe they'll stay closer to the original magic when they reboot it. Or maybe they'll just let me keep making these. ;) I would love to!

[@yanchouser7364]

Very well put together and in black and white with good imagination. Brilliant!

[@cinemonstervids]

I appreciate that, thank you! I can't take all the credit. I was just trying to recreate the look and feel of a classic Twilight Zone episode (which is ACTUALLY brilliant)!

[@ddygy7280]

That was a gift. Thank you

[@cinemonstervids]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! It's been wonderful sharing my passion for the original Twilight Zone series with fellow fans. You can never have too much TZ!

[@managerof3monsters]

Amazing...great job!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼!!

[@cinemonstervids]

Much appreciated, thank you! It all came from a deep love for The Twilight Zone. I'm just happy it turned out okay so I could share it with fellow TZ fans...and anyone else who enjoys animation!

[@brendapaddlety2413]

Such talent! 👏 I thoroughly enjoyed this and hope to see more. Superbly done. 👍 Thank you.

[@cinemonstervids]

I really do appreciate that, thank you! I have to say that Rod Serling's genius keeps me pretty humble about the whole thing. The universe he created is such a part of our collective consciousness that an animated homage just scratches the service of its brilliance. I wish CBS would let me make more fan episodes so I could continue to share my passion for TZ with all of you!

[@brendapaddlety2413]

@@cinemonstervids You're very welcome & I admire your humbleness.I was & am still a Twilight Zone fan. I certainly hope & pray you'll be able to bring us more creative & enjoyable episodes. Best wishes & thank you so very much.

[@mandst5466]

Excellent work, a worthy tribute, thank you.

[@cinemonstervids]

I appreciate that, thank you very much! It had been a lifelong dream to cerate an homage to my favorite series. I'm very happy I could share my passion for TZ with all of you and you enjoyed it!

[@russellbonesteel1115]

I concur with with many others here Very well done! A labor of love, very creative and skilled as well!

[@cinemonstervids]

I really appreciate that, thank you! The Twilight Zone community has been amazing. I would love to see more TZ fan films because the show's legacy is as strong as ever. That's why I like to give Rod Serling the credit for this film. It was his unique vision that makes this resonate with so people. Thank you for the support!

[@JSidfield]

Awesome work Jason!!!

[@cinemonstervids]

Much appreciated, Jordan! Thank you and hope all is well!

[@DISfxs]

Love it. you captured it very well. Thanks for sharing.

[@cinemonstervids]

I appreciate that, thank you! I'm happy my love for The Twilight Zone came through. It was always my dream to write and direct an episode. I'm grateful Unreal allowed me to finally do that!

[@derekseven1647]

Excellent. You need to make more of these.

[@cinemonstervids]

I'm glad you liked it! It's been a life long dream to create an homage to The Twilight Zone. I just never imagined it would be animated. Believe me, I would make a ton more fan episodes if I had the rights to TZ! Thanks for watching!

[@claribethdavis9614]

Please make more. That was awesome!

[@cinemonstervids]

I really appreciate that, thank you! I would LOVE to make more TZ episodes. CBS/Paramount is pretty strict about fan productions but I'm hoping if this gets enough views, they'll consider it valuable. I've got my fingers crossed!

[@robertsamson4610]

You've got a hit on your hands!...This is excellent! ^^

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you, I appreciate that! I have to say, it's a thrill to be able to share my love for The Twilight Zone with fellow fans. I'm just happy that it's been able to reach as many people as it has. I hope it inspires more TZ fan films- especially now that reboot has been cancelled. I would love to see them!

[@wicky4473]

The B&W animation is brilliant!

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you! I couldn't possibly take a trip into The Twilight Zone without showing an appreciation for the rich black and white look that's so amazing in the original series. This fan film wouldn't feel the same without it!

[@nessaj4522]

This is incredible. ... Absolutely incredible. Thanks for the showing. 2021

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate you watching this little animated tribute to my favorite TV show. I'm thrilled you enjoyed it!

[@nessaj4522]

@@cinemonstervids Thank Yooou!! 😍

[@theprisonernumbersix996]

Wonderful work, well done! If I had your talent, I would do an episode of "The Prisoner" again because I'm a fan of this series and seeing Patrick McGOOHAN again even in CG would be really great. Congratulations again for your work. "Be Seeing You"!

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you! I really do appreciate that! The Prisoner is great and would make a wonderful fan film! I hope you find a way to tackle that project. Sometimes, it's more about the passion than it is the technical know-how. Your love will shine through and fans of The Prisoner will recognize it. That's why we do it!

[@AnthonyCupo0012]

Incredible storytelling. And your act structure is dead on. Look forward to sharing.

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you very much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it! The fun of making something that feels like it exists in the Twilight Zone universe is that you have so much inspiration to draw from. The storytelling style, the act structure, the atmosphere...I have to credit Rod Serling for those elements. All I did was borrow them from the master!

[@Cubblesnickles]

Great job--thank you!

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank YOU, I'm glad you thought so! It was made with love as a massive fan of The Twilight Zone. I'm thrilled Unreal and mocap have reached a point where this project was even possible!

[@louismolywacky634]

Excellent! I love Twilight Trek so much!

[@cinemonstervids]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! It wouldn't be a true homage to brilliant sci-fi TV without a little Trek sprinkled in there!

[@aaronmehaffey6251]

Outstanding work! Very authentic!

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you very much! I wasn't sure how close I could get to the original show's magical look and feel with animation but I'm glad it turned out okay. I'm grateful I was able to share my passion for The Twilight Zone with fellow fans and they enjoy the work that went into the small details. Thank you for watching!

[@TeddysTube]

Excellent! You did a very good job of this. 👍

[@cinemonstervids]

I appreciate that, thank you! All those times I stayed home to watch the Twilight Zone marathon on New Year's Eve has finally paid off! :)

[@markm6488]

Awesome!

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you liked it! All the credit goes to Rod Serling. :)

[@galemartinezganojo]

As a twilight zone fan, I think this was great. I like this so much better than the reboot on streaming channels. Please make more. ❤️

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. You know what? I agree with you. It's hard to recapture the magic of the original series but after making this short, I really want Paramount to produce a black and white reboot. It just feels right. The scripts have to be right too, of course. :) I would certainly make more episodes if they would let me. Thanks for watching!

[@WarLord720]

Really enjoyed this. Nicely done.

[@cinemonstervids]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! It's been a great experience sharing my love for The Twilight Zone with fellow fans. I hope it inspires more people to keep Serling's legacy alive!

[@victorwilson6826]

I have to tell you, this animation is simply superb. Keep up the excellent work.

[@cinemonstervids]

Much appreciated, thank you! That especially means a lot since I'm still learning tons about how to improve my animation in Unreal everyday. We're getting there little by little so the encouragement goes a long way!

[@jibicusmaximus4827]

Great, I think Rod Serling would love it,love how you got the enviromental / prophetic warning thing in there too, it wouldn't work without that classic Serling trade mark.

[@glennparker5516]

" Fascinating " I have been intrigued by your attempt to present an original twilight zone episode. It exceeded my expectations. I first thought it was created by Rod Serling. Having read the details I understand now. Damn that was good.

[@brendamontero7348]

Quality, Awesome, Nicely captured Twilight zone feel and cinematography

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed my animated tribute for my favorite show! I'm really grateful for animation for allowing me to create this project. Trying to match the style of the original series was the fun part. :) I appreciate you watching!

[@YouSirNayMmm]

This was absolutely excellent! You captured the feeling, the direction, the music cues, the "tone" of the original. Congratulations!

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me! I'm thrilled you enjoyed my little animated tribute. Of course, there's no way to perfectly copy Rod Serling's brilliant vision but it was a blast playing in his world a bit. It was a dream come true, actually. :) Thank you for watching and for the kind comment!

[@ubroberts5541]

Nicely done Mr Serling would approve!

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you, I hope so! This fan film was made out of a sheer love for what Serling created. The original show's look and feel is something magical to this day so it was fun trying to capture a small fraction of it in animation.

[@j.l.picard3494]

Fantastic, need more

[@cinemonstervids]

I really appreciate that, thank you! Trust me, I would love to make more. Who knew that an animated version of the show would be a decent way to expand the Twilight Zone universe? I think the fans would appreciate it. Now if only CBS would!

[@knightrook4264]

This is the most impressive replication of the original show I've ever seen. I've seen more than a few. Great job, and yeah, I can remember when the original shows were on the air. Appropriate modern theme: eco-terror.

[@cinemonstervids]

I really appreciate the compliment, thank you! It means a lot coming from another big fan of the original series. There's no real way to recapture the magic of Serling's brilliance but it was fun playing in the universe he left us. Thank you for watching!

[@claireellis8242]

BRILLIANT. THANK YOU. 😊❤️🇬🇧

[@anthonydomenech]

this was fantastic!i would love to see some more

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you, I'm happy you enjoyed it! This was definitely a passion project for me since I'm a massive fan of the original series. I would love to take another animated trip to the Zone. Hopefully soon. Thanks again for watching!

[@ananominity]

WOW Jaw on the floor. Incredible! Dude you knocked this one out of the park. Great story plot, very professional. You are definitely in your element!

[@cinemonstervids]

I really appreciate that, thank you! It makes me very happy that you enjoyed the episode as much as you did! I have to say, I didn't know where playing with Unreal and mocap would lead when I started but I would be totally happy making new old Twilight Zone episodes for awhile. Not just because I love the show but because Serling's world really lends to animation. Different genres, , locations, characters...even times. TZ is perfect for the limitless possibilities of animation. We'll see where this all goes but for now, I truly appreciate the support!

[@carlys99]

This is amazing! I loved it!

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you! I really appreciate that! It was made with love so it's been a real treat sharing it with fellow TZ fans!

[@shareenwilliams1664]

I never saw that Twilight Zone before this was good.

[@cinemonstervids]

I appreciate that, thank you! It was a blast playing in the magical universe created by Rod Serling. It's something I always wanted to do. Thanks to animation, I could finally enter The Twilight Zone myself. Thank you for joining me!

[@sarinahart]

Really great work! So true to the show! And a great story too

[@cinemonstervids]

Thank you! It always means a lot to me to receive comments from fans of the original show. That's why I made this short. We can never get enough Twilight Zone. :) And of course, I couldn't do a tribute to Rod Serling's brilliant work without a warning for mankind. Thank you for watching!