How did James Cameron get inspiration for The Terminator?

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Director James Cameron stated The Terminator was inspired by two episodes of the 1960s television science fiction series The Outer Limits - "Soldier" and "Demon with the Glass Hand" These were written by science fiction author Harlan Ellison. This source is credited in the releases of the movie.
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