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David Perlmutter's avatar

Serling understood what his mission was more than most of the people making television at the time and he largely wrote and acted based on that.

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Stephanie Loomis's avatar

I love this. Horror is two parts humanity, one part irrational fear, and one part rational fear. It's the golden ratio of mixed drinks, but it fits here as well. I think TZ resonates because it strikes the perfect balance. I may continue to ponder the equation as I dip my toes in the genre.

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