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Very Good, But Missed a Key Element
Stoshie9 November 2020
I know this show features movies only, but it does not state that explicitly in the title. So I feel they should mention other bits of horror that meet the criteria of a specific genre/episode they air.

In "Chilling Children", not mentioning The Twilight Zone episode "It's a Good Life" was a major mistake, in my opinion. That was the one where a six year-old boy held a family in his grip, destroying anyone who crossed him, and making everyone constantly praise him. It was well-written, well-directed, and well-acted. It also fit the topic of "Chilling Children" perfectly. It is widely recognized as one of the best Twilight Zone episodes, and, having aired in 1961, would have been a great example of one of the earlier "Chilling Children" horrors, one that influenced others that came later.

C'mon, Eli - expand your horizons a bit and recognize things like this that would further enhance the topics you are exploring! You missed an opportunity here, big time, by not mentioning the importance and impact of that Twilight Zone episode!
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