I felt that Bradbury’s adaptation of his own 1971 story lost its impact by turning young Doug’s childhood tortures into clichéd scenes—and still leaving it up to the viewer to decide whether there’s a moment of time travel.
—Michael Main
Old Doug: Doug, Doug. . . . Come on out and play.

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  1. “The Utterly Perfect Murder” by Ray Bradbury, directed by Stuart Margolin (USA Network, USA, 7 February 1992).
    2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . written by Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury (story)
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . directed by Stuart Margolin
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based on “The Utterly Perfect Murder” by Ray Bradbury