Episode
The Outer Limits: The Architects of Fear
Overview
A noble scheme goes horribly awry when a group of scientists plan an elaborate hoax designed to frighten and ultimately unite humankind.
Details
- Series
- The Outer Limits
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 1963-09-30
- Runtime
- 52 min
Episode context
The Architects of Fear is Episode 3 in Season 1 of The Outer Limits. It aired on 1963-09-30. The runtime is 52 min.
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