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horror film featuring two episodes derived from the 1968–1969 anthology television series ''

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and Jennifer Hilary, directed by

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and James Hill. The film contains the following episodes: *"Paper Dolls" (original broadcast: November 7, 1968 on ABC) *"The New People" (original broadcast: November 14, 1968 on ABC) Patrick McGoohan is featured as host in a dark room setting who introduces the two episodes.

Plot

"The New People"

A young American couple moves to New England and learns that everyone in their new neighborhood belongs to a cult which has chosen them as sacrifices. Based upon a story by

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. *Director:

*Written by:

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*Cast:

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(Hank Prentiss), Jennifer Hilary (Anne Prentiss),

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(Luther Ames)

"Paper Dolls"

A set of quadruplets are telepathically connected as they feel one another's pain and share skills and talents. Based upon a story by L.P. Davies. *Director: James Hill *Written by: John Gould *Cast:

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(Craig Miller),

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(Jill Collins), Barnaby and Roderick Shaw (Richard and Rodney)

References

External links

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Patrick McGoohan segment introductions
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