You wanna see something really scary? Try being 9 years old and watching the premiere episode of the rebooted Twilight Zone in 1985 - the height of the cold war - with two entries from director Wes Craven. Both Melinda and Aaron saw that bomb hovering overhead as kids, and it haunted their dreams. Episodes: Shatterday starring Bruce Willis and A Little Peace and Quiet starring Melinda Dillon.
A Little Peace and Quiet: The most memorable scene from 80s TV for Melinda.