Jess-Belle

"Jess-Belle" is an episode of the American television science fiction & fantasy anthology series The Twilight Zone. Jess-Belle, determined that Billy-Ben Turner and Ellwyn Glover not marry, enlists the aid of a local witch who casts a spell that makes Billy-Ben forget Ellwyn and fall madly in love with Jess-Belle. Jess-Belle learns there's a price for the spell when she transforms into a leopard from midnight until dawn. She goes to the witch and... more

"Jess-Belle" is an episode of the American television science fiction & fantasy anthology series The Twilight Zone. Jess-Belle, determined that Billy-Ben Turner and Ellwyn Glover not marry, enlists the aid of a local witch who casts a spell that makes Billy-Ben forget Ellwyn and fall madly in love with Jess-Belle. Jess-Belle learns there's a price for the spell when she transforms into a leopard from midnight until dawn. She goes to the witch and questions her about what is happening, as she is not only transforming, but is also growing cold and heartless. The witch explains that she did not simply curse Jess-Belle: her soul has been extinguished and she has been transformed into a witch herself. Horrified, Jess-Belle realizes that her humanity is rapidly waning and debates running away from Billy-Ben. Unfortunately his devotion to her remains unwavering, and she finds herself unable to give up on her selfish desire. The two arrange to be married, but a hunting party finds the leopard... less