"Perchance to Dream" is most definitely one of the more ambitious, complex and intriguing episodes of "The Twilight Zone" that exist, but unfortunately the atmosphere of mystery and fright is too often undercut by the slow-pacing and rather dull narrative structure. If it weren't for the too many dull moments, "Perchance to Dream" would – at least according to yours truly – be one of the most fabulous episodes of the entire five-season series. Unlike most episodes in the series (as well as 90% of all movies in the world) this tale's biggest trump is unpredictability. We don't know what's troubling the obviously exhausted Edward Hall when he enters the office of psychiatrist Dr. Rathmann. He hasn't slept for 87 hours straight and claims that he will die in case he does fall asleep. Gradually, Edward Hall explains to the shrink that he dreams in chapters and he has strong reasons to believe that the next chapters will be the one of his death. His dreams recurrently feature the irresistibly beautiful but lethal Maya; a cat woman working at the town's fair. The flashback dream sequences are compelling and atmospheric, but also a bit too tedious and repetitive. Richard Conte, star of "The Godfather" but also many terrific Italian Poliziotteschi movies, gives a very intense performance as Edward Hall, but the show is indisputably stolen by the ravishing and ultimately seductive Suzanne Lloyd. Powerful climax, too.