The Twonky 1953
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SplatA college professor, left alone by his wife for the weekend, discovers his new TV set is not only alive, but determined to take control of his entire life.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Kerry West
as Coach Trout
as Eloise
as Carolyn West
as Ed, TV Repairman
as Mailman
as Old Lady Motorist
as Doctor
as TV Shop Owner
as Head Treasury Agent
Director:
Writer:
Arch Oboler, Henry Kuttner, C.L. Moore
Stars:
Hans Conried, William H. Lynn, Gloria Blondell, Janet Warren, Edwin Max, Al Jarvis, Evelyn Beresford, Norman Fields, Bob Jellison, Stephen Roberts,
Genres:
Comedy,Science Fiction
Release Date:
1953 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
72 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Twonky
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
AO
CM
Cast
as Kerry West
as Coach Trout
as Eloise
as Carolyn West
as Ed, TV Repairman
as Mailman
as Old Lady Motorist
as Doctor
as TV Shop Owner
as Head Treasury Agent
as Cheerleader, at Kerry's house with football players
as Second Male Nurse entering Kerry's bedroom at finale
as Maybelle
as Offended Phone Operator #2
as Offended Phone Operator #1
as Man Pushing Grapefruit in Wife's Face
as
as
as TV Salesman (uncredited)
as Nurse (uncredited)
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
as Cop (uncredited)
as Baby (uncredited)
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