I'm probably not the only X-Files junkie that watches re-runs of the show on TNT or Sci-Fi Channel. Late at night, curled up under my blankets, I love finding new things in episodes I haven't seen in a long time. But, I've come to the conclusion that I can't watch this episode anymore simply because it's too well-done, too creepy, and it causes major insomnia.
The actor playing serial killer Donnie Pfaster is a little too convincing in this one, so much so, that when I see him on Law & Order or some other show, I catch myself gasping. Donnie Pfaster has a grotesque obsession with fingernails and hair, and he's compelled to worship both, at the expense of local girls in his path.
****Spoiler**** There's a follow-up episode to this one, though the title escapes me at the moment, and it's equally nerve-wracking to watch. If you're not a fan of episodes where Scully is left vulnerable at the hands of a murderer, this one is not for you, and neither is the sequel episode. ****Spoiler****
However, if you crave tension and scary moments, this might be your cup of tea. I think I'll be content watching Humbug or Clyde Bruckman instead.
The actor playing serial killer Donnie Pfaster is a little too convincing in this one, so much so, that when I see him on Law & Order or some other show, I catch myself gasping. Donnie Pfaster has a grotesque obsession with fingernails and hair, and he's compelled to worship both, at the expense of local girls in his path.
****Spoiler**** There's a follow-up episode to this one, though the title escapes me at the moment, and it's equally nerve-wracking to watch. If you're not a fan of episodes where Scully is left vulnerable at the hands of a murderer, this one is not for you, and neither is the sequel episode. ****Spoiler****
However, if you crave tension and scary moments, this might be your cup of tea. I think I'll be content watching Humbug or Clyde Bruckman instead.