An extraordinary achievement for Tales from the Crypt.
One of the best things about this show is that not all episodes are horror -- and usually the ones that aren't, are top-notch.
This episode is about a cowardly soldier during World War 1, his father is a general and feels deeply embarrassed for his son.
During his most important mission, he fails to do anything and lets his men die. This causes his father to sentence him to death.
The guy, Martin, is afraid to die so his father explains to him that he will swap the bullets in the guns with blanks. The only favor he asks of his son is to pretend like he is courageous during the 'fake' execution.
Well, turns out that he didn't swap the bullets with blanks, he just wanted to have his son die like a 'man'.
The episode is very well written, especially for this show's standards. And the performances are top-notch, loved to see Lance Henriksen make another appearance.
Overall, one of the best, if not the best episode of the show.
One of the best things about this show is that not all episodes are horror -- and usually the ones that aren't, are top-notch.
This episode is about a cowardly soldier during World War 1, his father is a general and feels deeply embarrassed for his son.
During his most important mission, he fails to do anything and lets his men die. This causes his father to sentence him to death.
The guy, Martin, is afraid to die so his father explains to him that he will swap the bullets in the guns with blanks. The only favor he asks of his son is to pretend like he is courageous during the 'fake' execution.
Well, turns out that he didn't swap the bullets with blanks, he just wanted to have his son die like a 'man'.
The episode is very well written, especially for this show's standards. And the performances are top-notch, loved to see Lance Henriksen make another appearance.
Overall, one of the best, if not the best episode of the show.