"The Borderland" is an episode of the original The Outer Limits television show written and directed by Leslie Stevens. It was the second episode to be produced, and first aired on December 16, 1963, during the first season.
Overview
"The Borderland" is an episode of the original The Outer Limits television show. It was the second episode to be produced, and first aired on 16 December 1963, during the first season.
The storyline involves a team of scientists who use an incredibly strong magnetic field to open a door to another dimension.
Opening narration
Plot
In an accident, Professor Ian Fraser encounters a magnetic field that reverses the form of living matter. When his hand is caught in the strong magnetic field, it is altered, becoming a mirror of itself. Realizing the importance of magnetic fields, Fraser theorizes that a much stronger magnetic field has the potential to open a door into another world.
