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Arthur Bristol (Keith Carradine) thinks he’s just having a bad dream—until he wakes up into a reality even more disturbing than the last. Directed by Walter Hill and written by David S. Goyer, this premiere episode explores the terrifying concept of false awakenings and the breakdown of reality. Hosted by the iconic robotic siren Chrome (Maureen Teefy), this awesome little known sci-fi horror series from 1997 brings the dark, ironic spirit of EC Comics' Weird Science to life.

Starring: Keith Carradine
, Adam Arkin
, Lolita Davidovich
Director: Walter Hill
Writer: David S. Goyer
(based on the story by William Gaines & Al Feldstein)
Original Air Date: June 7, 1997
Theme Music: Danny Elfman

Episode: "Dream of Doom" (S01E01)
Original Network: HBO
Production Companies: HBO and Two Fisted Holdings
Source Material: Based on stories from EC Comics (Weird Science, Weird Fantasy, and Incredible Science Fiction)
Executive Producers: Richard Donner, David Giler, Walter Hill, Joel Silver, and Robert Zemeckis