Monster Movie
- Episode aired Oct 16, 2008
- TV-PG
- 55m
It's Halloween time and the Winchesters face-off against a shapeshifter with a penchant for impersonating classic movie monsters like Dracula, the Wolfman, and the Mummy.It's Halloween time and the Winchesters face-off against a shapeshifter with a penchant for impersonating classic movie monsters like Dracula, the Wolfman, and the Mummy.It's Halloween time and the Winchesters face-off against a shapeshifter with a penchant for impersonating classic movie monsters like Dracula, the Wolfman, and the Mummy.
- Lucy
- (as Holly E. Dignard)
Featured reviews
The episode is sure to split opinions, simply because in the middle of this season fans will want to see the storyline of the season continue and not stop for such a light-hearted episode. However, I think this is one of the best stand-alone episodes there can be. It is entertaining, hilarious, and above all, it makes you remember about the type of classic black-and- white horror films there are out there. I thought the plot was simple, but very effective, and some of the scenes are sure to become iconic among the show. Overall, very strong episode, one of the finest of the fourth season.
I think Edlund giving voice to why otherized people might be drawn to monsters is noteworthy aspect of the episode. When society calls you a villain you end being drawn to them; "Dracula" here is very much The Creature in Frankenstein. He is a figure of awkward, clumsy naivety who's trying to connect to people. And failing.
That this sentiment is wrapped up in some of the funniest and most light material in the show's run makes it land all the stronger.
A nice change from the standard care of bleeding, beatings,killing,drinking and emotional suffering.
Watch for a cheap laugh or skip to the next episode. It doesn't affect the story much and tries to have depth at times but doesn't quite justify.
Did you know
- TriviaSam introduces the brothers to the sheriff as FBI-agents "Angus" and "Young". Angus Young is the lead guitarist of AC/DC, a band whose music often features throughout the series.
- GoofsOn the Oktoberfest banner 97.2 FM is listed as a sponsor. There are no radio stations in the U.S. that broadcast on 92.7 FM.
- Quotes
Dean Winchester: Well, look at me. I mean, I came back from the furnace without any of my old scars, right? No bullet wounds, knife cuts, none of the off-angle fingers from all of the breaks - I mean, my hide is as smooth as a baby's bottom. Which leads me to conclude, sadly, that my virginity is intact.
Sam Winchester: What?
Dean Winchester: I've been re-hymenated.
Sam Winchester: Re - Please. Dean, maybe angels can pull you out of hell, but no one could do that.
Dean Winchester: Brother! I have been re-hymenated. And the dude will not abide!
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits are done in classic "Monster Movie" style
- ConnectionsReferences The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Details
- Runtime
- 55m
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9 HD