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Synopsis
In the haunting episode How Long Is the Night from the Suspense series, a U.S. soldier is left alone on a desolate Pacific island after a series of atomic tests. The story begins with the soldier and his fellow servicemen preparing for the test, donning protective gear as they brace for the impending explosion. The atmosphere is thick with tension as they await the moment that will change the landscape forever.
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Suspense
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X Minus One
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