The first time I ever watched this show was a while ago. I was watching the movie last night. The opening scene was really scary!
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The Twilight Zone
(Rated TV-PG, Science fiction , Starring Rod Serling, Where to watch: Syfy, Syndicated, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
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Common Sense says
Classic morality tales still make you think.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Twilight Zone
Parents need to know that it might be hard to get kids to sit through episodes of this classic TV show. The complex, thoughtful scripts require viewers to pay attention, the pacing is much slower than just about anything on the air today (even some adults who enjoyed the show when it originally aired say that it sometimes seems sluggish by current standards), and there are rarely any big action sequences. To top it off, the show was shot in black and white. But if you can convince your kids to follow an entire episode (and you usually have to watch the whole thing to really get the point), they should find themselves pleasantly surprised by how much they enjoyed it. Bottom line? It's a classic for a reason.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about ... just about anything. This series is famous for its unexpected twists, which are ready-made for discussions about who saw it coming, who was completely surprised, and how the story made viewers see things from a totally different perspective. The episodes are all different, but many center on common themes, such as selfish people finally getting what they deserve, or the unexpected rewards of doing the right thing. Did the characters merit their punishments? Why or why not? What might you have done in a similar situation? What point is the show trying to make?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Good role models
I love this show. I'm thinking about doing a top 10 episodes list. There is a lot here that kids not only can see, but should see. The way Rod Serling, Richard Matheson, and other writers use science fiction as a means of talking about moral issues and simple human truths is beautifully done. Watch it. Now.
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
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It Depends
Well, this show is very different depending on the episodes. For instance, the episodes about killer dolls and puppets are scary, there are also some with uplifting happy endings.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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- Good role models
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
great sometimes creepy.
uh, its really old. but its also really good. i totally laughed my head off when the little robots went down to earth. the living doll episode creeped me to an inch of my life when she said "im talkie-tina, and i dont forgive you." with her eyes narrowing. but its a cool episode we watched it on the fourth all day.
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
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