The New Exhibit

"The New Exhibit" is an episode of the American television anthology series The Twilight Zone. Martin Senescu works at a respected wax museum. His boss and good friend, Mr. Ferguson, informs him that the museum will close, to be replaced by a shopping market. Dispirited, Martin asks one request; that he can spare the five figures from his department. These wax figures are in fact replicas of five murderers. Mr. Ferguson complies and Martin takes ... more

"The New Exhibit" is an episode of the American television anthology series The Twilight Zone. Martin Senescu works at a respected wax museum. His boss and good friend, Mr. Ferguson, informs him that the museum will close, to be replaced by a shopping market. Dispirited, Martin asks one request; that he can spare the five figures from his department. These wax figures are in fact replicas of five murderers. Mr. Ferguson complies and Martin takes the figures home, much to the dismay of his wife, Emma. They keep the figures in the basement, under high air conditioning and constant care. Terrified of them, Emma doesn't know what to do. She seeks the advice of her brother, Dave, who tells her to shut off the air conditioning, melting Martin's collection. She sneaks out of bed one night and tries to shut off the air conditioner, whilst being watched by the wax figure of Jack the Ripper. A smiling Jack pivots his knife-wielding hand towards Emma, who screams in horror. The next morning,... less