The Inheritors Part II

Fantastic story, and brilliant cast.

Splendid mix of suppressed, quiet terror, humanity and humility wrapped up good and tight. The normal, safe small town continuously draws you in and the true terror only hits you when the writer reveals this is no Mayberry. Those that didn't get it, will never understand why this is so good!!

The Four soldiers are all involved in the kidnap of several disabled children, The Authorities track down the four men, and finally learn what's going on.

Alright, so I'll admit it, it's a little syrupy, I was expecting world domination and torment, instead I got something that made me feel a little gooey inside, but I loved it, so original, and totally unexpected.

It's such a contrast to the first episode, it really did blindside me, not the path I was expecting it to take, but still intelligent sci fi drama, and a story that implies that not every alien intervention brings malicious intent.

Nicely acted once again, and some impressive set designs.

Very good indeed.

9/10.

In Part 2 of "The Inheritors" ep of "The Outer Limits", government agent Adam Ballard (Robert Duvall) continues his pursuit of Lt. Phillip Minns (Steve Ihnat) and his three men-Sgt. James Conover (Ivan Dixon), Pfc. Francis Hadley (Dee Pollock), and Pvt. Robert Renaldo (James Frawley)-all of whom are in some alien mind control. And now Ballard finds out they're taking some handicapped children with them...Okay, let me say just now that while there's some suspicion among the men under Minns about their mission and why they're doing what they're doing on it, the explanation puts nearly everyone at ease when it's said in a calm and understanding manner especially concerning the kids. So on that note, both eps of "The Outer Limits" called "The Inheritors" are recommended. P.S. I didn't mention in my review of the previous installment that a couple of "Hogan's Heroes" future players were in that one: besides Dixon-who was Sgt. Kinchloe there, Leon Askin-known as General Burkhalter there-was his boss here though he had no scenes with Dixon. Also, one of the children was played by Suzanne Cupito who later changed her name to Morgan Brittany as an adult and played Katherine Wentworth on the original "Dallas". Incidentally, she also played a child of similar condition as here previously on a movie called Stage at Thunder Rock which I reviewed a few days ago.

I won't add to the other reviews with a recap, just to say that the incredible performance by Steve Inhat is unforgettable0- he is a lost genius of an actor. Robert Duvall shows why he would soon become a major star . Inhat's moving monologue at the end always has me crying- if you aren't crying, watch it again.

The only jarring note for me was the incredible cheesy "spaceship" which shows the production didn't have the funds for anything more- they should have just shown a doorway or something but not a container which would not hold 6 kids and 4 adults!!

The closing narration was one of of all the OL episodes- this is one I watch several times a year. The finest.

Robert Duvall continues to deal with genius alien trouble makers.

As another poster noted, you can just watch Part Two, without seeing Part One, and follow the story very well. In fact The Inheritors actually feels like a more solid production if you just watch Part Two.

Don't get me wrong, Part One is fine, however Part Two is a really solid hour from beginning to end, while Part One slowly moves along at times.

So take your pick: watch all of it or just Part Two if you are rushed for time.

Note: the director of this hour would later direct Star Trek's outstanding Where No Man Has Gone Before.