Spur of the Moment

The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas

By: Richard Matheson

Narrated by: Stacy Keach, Sarah Wynne Callies

Experience one of television's greatest science-fiction series: The Twilight Zone - fully dramatized for audio! Featuring a full cast, music and sound effects, and today's biggest celebrities in modern radio dramatizations.

A young woman out horseback riding is accosted by a mysterious woman clad in black who is hell-bent on catching her.

©2002 CBS and Falcon Picture Group (P)2002 CBS and Falcon Picture Group

I was sadly disappointed

The TV episode upon which this is based (script by Richard Matheson) isn’t one of the most famous episodes, but it’s my favorite Twilight Zone ever.

This… isn’t.

The original story is a nonlinear story. The first half and the second half are separated by 25 years; but beyond that, there are secrets in both halves that are revealed slowly, out of order. Some of these secrets are surprising revelations. The final revelation occurs late in the second half and is a flashback to the first half, filling in the vital missing piece that makes the whole thing make sense in the final moment—just like a good Twilight Zone episode should.

None of that is here. They told the story in plodding, linear order. Only one surprise remains, the least consequential but most obvious of them all. There’s one other ATTEMPTED surprise, but they actually spoiled it minutes earlier.

The story is thus a boring “ghost story” at most, not worth your time despite excellent performances. I wish I hadn’t spent the money.

Not On Par With Other TZ Stories

Any additional comments?

I'm a big fan of most of what the Twilight Zone serves up in any medium, but this story lacked everything that makes the series special. The story's plot is weak, the characters aren't likable, and the twist ending is not a big surprise.
Pass on this one.

2.3 / 10.0

Unlikable.

Incredibly depressing and initially disjointed story. Voice acting is good, but does not save this episode. I'd give this one a miss.