Squeeze

Squeeze is the first Monster of the Week (MOTW) episode, meaning it doesn't have anything to do with the conspiracy of aliens here on Earth. It is a very strong episode that showed that the series would be be able to survive without talking about aliens every episode.

Doug Hutchison gives a memorable performance as Eugene Victor Tooms, a mutated man who kills and eats the livers of people every 30 years before going back to hibernation. Eugene Tooms kind of has that Droopy Dog look about him that makes it seem like he couldn't hurt a fly.

Duchuvny's delivery of his lines seems very dry. It just seems odd to hear how different he sounded in the beginning. I also noticed that Scully's hair is up for part of this episode. She rarely has it styled in this manner.

This episode illustrates well how others around the FBI view Mulder and his outlandish ideas. Colton uses the term 'Spooky' to describe Mulder as was used in the 'Pilot'.

In the previous episode, Scully got to rescue Mulder. In Squeeze, the tables are turned as Mulder gets his turn to rescue Scully from a perilous situation. There is even a cheesy shot showing that Scully's line has been cut by Tooms.

Obviously, Duchovny and Anderson are still finding their characters, as are the writers. The filming of the episode is still in the learning stages as well. However, Squeeze sets the precedent for all of the excellent MOTWs to come.

Wow. I remember the first I watched this episode (I was around 12 back then), I thought X Files was just a show about a guy trying to prove the existence of extraterrestrial life. I was so not ready or prepare for this. After watching it, I just couldn't sleep alone for 3 days. This is such a great episode. So scary and really violent. I still can't believe they aired that on national television. Back then, it was revolutionary (especially in France where french TVseries are just crap). This is the first episode written by Glen Morgan and James Wong, my favorite writers on the show. We see for the first time that Mulder is not appreciate by his colleagues. Ther are some nice moments too between Mulder and Scully; and the end is really really disturbing, especially if you are a 12 years old. One of the best episode ever. A must see.

The first x-files episode to feature a monster as opposed to any extra terrestrial entities.An ordinary human being with the ability to change form and contort his body to adapt to many different physical situations.The killer also removes his victims livers to sustain his survival.This transpires to occur every 30 years.

A hugely memorable performance is delivered by the talented Doug Hutchinson who plays the manic Eugene Tooms to the best of his ability.His generic appearance really draws you in then you feel a chill in your spine as goes into killing mode.He clearly has a certain look in his eyes.

A truly defining moment for the x-files even though it was so early in its life

This is the 30 year anniversary of The X-files and been binging episodes. Rewatching "Squeeze" is a delightful trip down the Golden days of yore. I miss TV like The X-Files. Serious, intellectual, funny, love and sadness all in one. This episode is a classic creep fest. Eugene Tooms is effectively freaky enough to make one want to live.in a completely sealed room. But really all I want to say is in watching this episode now in 2023 the 30 years are here and it's time for Eugene Tooms to come out of hibernation to feed again. In my dream world it would be easy just to have an updated series with follow-ups to specific episodes, such as this one. Having Skully & Mulder back again to finally catch Tooms would be fun. But, alas it's just a dream. However, for the fun of it, I'll be peeking in those small spaces just to be sure!

A strange and brutal murder occurs, George Usher, a healthy, strong businessman is killed in his office, and his liver removed.

Eugene Victor Rooms, who doesn't know that name? Those shots of his eyes shining in the dark are still chilling.

Two excellent episodes are followed by this, an out and out classic, it's an iconic episode. It is the perfect blend of sci fi and thriller. It appeals on so many levels, the tone is very creepy, the story is great, and of course there's Tooms, all of the elements are brilliant.

People seemed to have so much faith in the polygraph test, I took one some years back, it was only partly accurate.

Fantastic! 10/10.