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"Split Second" from Season 3 is extremely underrated

posted 4 years ago by Mister Babadook (2628)
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No one ever talks about it but its always been one of my favorites from season 3, mainly because of Brion James, his sinister face he'd make when he got mad and the intense music would come on used to legit scare the piss outta me when i was a kid.

And Michelle Johnson, jesus christ what a hot piece of ass she was, seeing those glorious titties was a sight to behold.

Its not got any supernatural shit going on in it, and it isn't particular scary really, but its a tale as old as time with a hot bitch making men crazy and doing crazy shit. I just always really dug the story, Brion James at the beginning is a nice stand up guy, but as soon as he marries Liz he immediately turns into a sadistic jealous psychopath, nearly murdering anyone who even stares her way.

And Liz the main character is pretty much the puppet master of it all, she gets off on being fought over and gets a thrill out of seeing two guys kill each other over her, and she manipulates and teases like a true succubus.

Just always been a fan of this episode, Brion James steals the show and Michelle Johnson is amazing to look at, also it was cool to see Billy Wirth from Lost Boys in there as well.

[–] TommyJarvis82 (2517) 4 years ago

A solid one from the best season, imo.

[–] HorrorMetal (839) 3 years ago

I love it too, it's always been one of my favorites. Michelle Johnson was indeed very hot and the ending is brutal yet quite satisfying. Brion James is great as well, he always plays an excellent villain. Loved him in The Horror Show too, he was the best part of that movie.

[–] Mister Babadook (2628) 3 years ago

That's awesome, I've never seen The Horror Show, whats that about?

[–] HorrorMetal (839) 3 years ago

Well basically Brion James plays the ghost of an executed serial killer who terrorizes the family of the cop (played by Lance Henrikesen) who arrested him and led to him being given the death penalty via electric chair.

It’s a very fun movie and is very similar to Wes Craven’s Shocker, which came out the same year. It was known as House III outside of America, despite having nothing to do with that series. I definitely recommend it.

[–] Bloodworth79 (5608) 3 years ago

This one is classic tales from the crypt.
My favorite nights gtowing up were Deam On and tales from the crypt back to back

[–] Rockman4 (1606) 3 years ago

I agree. Great episode and Michelle Johnson is very gorgeous indeed

[–] Ranger4love (8) 3 years ago

Split Second is Not as Underrated as your led to believe. Infact, I watched a few videos on YOUTUBE, of people Critiquing each and every Episode, and while it doesnt get High up on the List for Lotts of Blood and gory scenes, the handful of peoples Reviews I watched, have it in their TOP 10 Lists of Episodes.

Too Bad there was not at least 1 great Sex scene with Billy and Liz without the presence of Brion to Interrupt things.

I personally thought for All the Hot Woman who Acted or casted in All 93 Episodes of the entire series, that there were only a couple real good Sex/Love scenes. Disappointing.

I will say this however, Liz deserved to Die just as much as her controlling husband for driving him to such anger.

In the End, were left not knowing whether she gets the Saw treatment from Billy or not.