Summary
Every time you enterThe Twilight Zone, a unique story awaits.
Itprovides innovation within horror and science fictionlike no other TV series.
What is “The New Exhibit” About?
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‘The New Exhibit’ takesThe Twilight Zoneto a waxwork museum featuringan exhibition of infamous serial killerscalled Murderers Row.
This includes Jack the Ripper, Albert H. Wicks, Henri Desire Landru, William Burke and William Hare.
How he speaks about serial killers is one of rationality, seeing them as victims rather than perpetrators.
Ordinary people find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner.
It is unnerving and immediately indicates there is something off about the episode’s leading man.
Senescu soon learns the museum is closing down and worries about the fate of his beloved wax models.
Rod Serling is one sneaky fellow.
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Their detached humanity is an example of the uncanny valley effect, as they look so realistic.
This is heightened by the fact theyare based on real-life serial killers.
When they do come to life, their movement is clunky and unnatural to highlight this detachment.
This purgatory is so difficult to stomach.
Wade has lost total control of his body, all he can move is his eyes.
Instead, the figures completely come to life.
How does “The New Exhibit” end?
Every other character in the story is uneasy around the figures, and this reaction feels completely justified.
The metaphor stands however you view the story, detachment from reality can be deadly.
The Twilight Zoneis available to stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.
