Judgment Night

"Judgment Night" is an episode of the American television anthology series The Twilight Zone. A somewhat nervous passenger by the name of Carl Lanser appears aboard a British ship in 1942. As the story opens, it becomes clear that Lanser has no idea of how he got aboard or who he really is. He is standing on deck as a man is calling him for dinner. He enters the cabin and joins the crew and passengers. Hearing a man comment on German U-boats, Lan... more

"Judgment Night" is an episode of the American television anthology series The Twilight Zone. A somewhat nervous passenger by the name of Carl Lanser appears aboard a British ship in 1942. As the story opens, it becomes clear that Lanser has no idea of how he got aboard or who he really is. He is standing on deck as a man is calling him for dinner. He enters the cabin and joins the crew and passengers. Hearing a man comment on German U-boats, Lanser seems annoyed and explains to him in great detail how one would not be aware of its presence. They ask Lanser what his profession is and how long he has been in England. Lanser explains that he has not been there long and was born in Frankfurt, Germany. He then appears confused, Lanser explains that he is ill and goes to his cabin. While still on deck, he speaks to another crew member, Mrs Pennyweather. He grows increasingly stressed and rants about doom waiting for them. He explains that he knows who he is but cannot seem to grasp the... less