Some of the greatest television series in history have been anthology series.
In these cases, these stories might be compelling enough to be developed into a feature film.
Classic series likeThe Twilight ZoneandTales from the Cryptfeature some of the most outrageous stories in the history of anthologies.
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Plenty of these would be well-suited for the big screen.
Acclaimed horror directors likeJames WanorJordan Peelecould breathe new life into a story like this.
Goosebumpswas based on the well-known book series byR.L.
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Stineof the same name and was one of many phenomenal horror shows in the 90s.
Night of the Living Dummy III, is arguably the most popular episode of the series.
Lets get one thing clear: Dolls are horrifying.
With phenomenal storylines and scary antagonists, it’s no wonderGoosebumpswas rebooted and renewedfor a second season.
Home was written by series writersGlen MorganandJames Wongwho left the show after its second season.
Its not a stretch to say thatBlack Mirroris this generationsTwilight Zone.
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Its thoughtful exploration of humankinds increasingly complicated relationship with technology is oftentimes as prescient as it is haunting.
It would also be fascinating to see what happens in David and Cliffs story after David kills Cliffs family.
The story offers a plethora of ideas worth exploring.
During their stay, Nancy begins hearing strange sounds coming from audio recordings of bird sounds.
In this position, his fondness for electricity is right at home.
His favorite method of execution?
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But when the state renders the death penalty unconstitutional, Talbot is left without a career.
ThisTales from the Cryptepisode stands out because of Sadler’s brilliant portrayal of the charismatic sadist, Nick Talbot.
Having played the lead inNightcrawler,anearly perfect film noir, Gyllenhaal would be perfectly cast in this role.
The soldiers press forward and engage in a showdown with the beasts.
The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street is one of themost famous episodes inTheTwilight Zones legendaryrepertoire.
Recently,Sam Esmailexplored this idea in the explosively popular filmLeave the World Behind.
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Its easy to imagine a director likeDenis VilleneuveorGreta Gerwigbreathing new life into this story.
This incredible episode demonstrates whyBlack Mirroris one of thegreatest sci-fi series of all time.
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