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Masters of Horror: Haeckel's Tale

When Ernet Haeckel seeks shelter from the wilderness in a secluded cabin in the New England countryside, he is given one explicit instruction: No matter what he hears, he cannot go outside.

As the cries of an unseen baby intermix with horrifying guttural moans, Haeckel disobeys his host and becomes embroiled in an orgy of the undead, Based on Clive Barker's short story, Haeckel's Tale is a sexually-charged campfire story with a terrifying twist.


8.5/10 (2 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 1x12
Airdate: Friday January 27th, 2006

Director: John McNaughton
Story: Clive Barker
Teleplay: Mick Garris


Guest Stars
Derek CecilDerek Cecil
As Ernst Haeckel
Tom McBeathTom McBeath
As Walter Wolfram
Steve BacicSteve Bacic
As Edward Ralston
Gerard PlunkettGerard Plunkett
As Dr. Hauser
Micki MaunsellMicki Maunsell
As Miz Carnation
Jon PolitoJon Polito
As Montesquino

Co-Guest Stars
Pablo CoffeyPablo Coffey
As Chester
Jill MorrisonJill Morrison
As Rachel
Elizabeth McQuadeElizabeth McQuade
As Young Woman
Christopher DelisleChristopher Delisle
As Elise's Dead Husband

Recap

Over a century ago, young widower Edward Ralston seeks out a cottage in the woods. The owner, Miz Carnation, invites him in and he asks for her help as a necromancer. She says that she was once a necromancer but no more. He wants her to raise his dead wife for him but she warns that it is dangerous for her... and for him. She tells a story as a cautionary tale...

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Episode Notes
George A. Romero was originally going to direct this episode but was replaced by John McNaughton. Romero is credited as "In Association With" in the opening credits.



Episode Quotes
Dr. Hauser: There is no man without God.
Ernst Haeckel: I am a man without God, Dr. Hauser.
Dr. Hauser: Well, you may think so, sir, but you are wrong. There is no life without God.

Ernst Haeckel: I wish to inquire of your ways.
Montesquino: Ah, a man of science. Well, perhaps a boy of science.

Ernst Haeckel: I am a medical student. I do not fear the dead.
Walter Wolfram: Then I suppose you are a lucky man.



Other Episode Crew

CreatorMick Garris
Executive ProducerMick Garris  |  John Hyde (1)  |  Morris Berger  |  Steve Brown (1)  |  Andrew Deane  |  Keith Addis
ProducerLisa Richardson  |  Tom Rowe
Co-ProducerAdam Goldworm  |  Ben Browning
CastingStuart Aikins (1)  |  Sean Cossey
Line ProducerPascal Verschooris
Music SupervisorJennifer Ross
Costume DesignerLyn Kelly
Post Production SupervisorSally Dixon
OtherEdward Shearmur (Main Title Theme)  |  Howard Berger (Special Effects Make Up)  |  Gregory Nicotero (Special Effects Make Up)
Director of PhotographyAttila Szalay
Stunt CoordinatorJim Dunn (1)
Visual Effects SupervisorLee Wilson
 

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