In the premiere episode of Dark Ditties Presents ("The Offer"), we were introduced to the world of Maximilian Francis Benoit ... a secretive old (dead?) millionaire whose decision to give away millions to a total stranger was questionable (and not to mention, homicidal). In this episode, Benoit's world expands, and we get hint at not only his motivations on the evening immediately prior to The Offer, but also of what his sinister plans are for future episodes.
Benoit apparently has both loyal and disloyal people in his employ. When one of them runs off with an important briefcase, Benoit sends a couple of gangster hitmen after him, but he gets away. Unfortunately for said thief, though, he's seriously injured during his escape, and is accidentally killed by a couple of bumbling locals ... setting off a darkly hilarious chain of events.
It was really nice to not only hear mentions of the other "Offer" characters in the dialogue, but also to see how the characters' pre-Offer (mis)deeds affected the world around them. Additionally, we get to find out whatever happened to Annie Wiltshire, and why the Gimp is so freaking insane.
It's becoming a game for fans to catch the prop "Easter eggs" on the sets. See how many you can find! (Also, shoes are mentioned in every DD episode. This episode is no exception.)
Special kudos to Mark Wingett, who makes his first appearance in the series in this episode. His Frank Hardy character is both tough-as-nails and occasionally clueless. (The conversation about the gun barrel in the gas station, for example. I was absolutely rolling!) Oliver Smith and Bruce Jones are loads of over-the-top fun as the hapless Smiley brothers. And the unfortunate Mr. Wainwright -- played by the wonderful Simon Bamford -- well, he's just plain adorkable.
Sean Schafer Hennessy delivers yet again with a score that will send shivers up your spine every time you hear Teddy Bears Picnic, from now until the end of time.
Dark Ditties has done it again! Can't wait for The Witching Hour, now!
Benoit apparently has both loyal and disloyal people in his employ. When one of them runs off with an important briefcase, Benoit sends a couple of gangster hitmen after him, but he gets away. Unfortunately for said thief, though, he's seriously injured during his escape, and is accidentally killed by a couple of bumbling locals ... setting off a darkly hilarious chain of events.
It was really nice to not only hear mentions of the other "Offer" characters in the dialogue, but also to see how the characters' pre-Offer (mis)deeds affected the world around them. Additionally, we get to find out whatever happened to Annie Wiltshire, and why the Gimp is so freaking insane.
It's becoming a game for fans to catch the prop "Easter eggs" on the sets. See how many you can find! (Also, shoes are mentioned in every DD episode. This episode is no exception.)
Special kudos to Mark Wingett, who makes his first appearance in the series in this episode. His Frank Hardy character is both tough-as-nails and occasionally clueless. (The conversation about the gun barrel in the gas station, for example. I was absolutely rolling!) Oliver Smith and Bruce Jones are loads of over-the-top fun as the hapless Smiley brothers. And the unfortunate Mr. Wainwright -- played by the wonderful Simon Bamford -- well, he's just plain adorkable.
Sean Schafer Hennessy delivers yet again with a score that will send shivers up your spine every time you hear Teddy Bears Picnic, from now until the end of time.
Dark Ditties has done it again! Can't wait for The Witching Hour, now!
