Inside No 9 serves up its most post-modern, formally audacious episode yet with this special Halloween event. The episode was written by Steve Pembertonand Reece Shearsmith, and stars Shearsmith, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Helen McCrory, Poppy Rushand Sean Buckley. 9 Episode 6: The Harrowing review. 9 from "David and Maureen", episode 4 of the first series of Psychoville. 9 (2014) People Aimee-Ffion Edwards. They hear the bell again and trace the sound to Andras's room. 9. [18] For Hallowe'en 2014, ezine Den of Geek listed "31 scary TV episodes that truly terrified us". [1] At the same time, the concept of Inside No. Archived post. Gonna have to bare with me on this one. The Harrowing again is by no means a bad episode, nor is it bad by Number 9 standards. Previous horror films, including When a Stranger Calls, have made use of a babysitter as a plot device, and an urban legend involves a babysitter downstairs with a threat upstairs. Cookie Notice The fact that the entire house is cold too is a nice touch. Shell injects Katy, who collapses. Katy is scared of going upstairs, but, at Shell's insistence, the two go to check on him. Inside No. In the scrap that follows, Shane accidentally fires the gun and Clifford sustains a fatal bullet wound. Scientists have divided the ocean's depths into various zones, and the light and pressure in each one . I'm not going to sleep! [6], Pemberton and Shearsmith are fans of classic horror films,[7] and the episode displays inspiration from the likes of Alfred Hitchcock's filmography and the Hammer Horror films. The story plays out over a single evening at a Last Night of the Proms family viewing party. Katy warns Shell not to break anything as she was told, and is startled to see the now-live cat. [16], Due in part to her appearance in the episode, Edwards was shortlisted for WalesOnline's "Daffta" award for best actress, but lost in the public vote to Eve Myles. Katy was chosen as the next host after a mutual friend at Tabitha and Hector's church recommended her to them. As she prepares to leave, the stairlift returns downstairs and Andras's bell rings. [8], Concerning the comedic elements of "The Harrowing", Sunday Times critics said that "comedy doesn't come blacker than this". I think I missed something because I really didn't like the ending. When an insensible Ralph, whipped into a paranoid frenzy sound-tracked by Land of Hope and Glory, stabs Yusef, Brian leaps off his moral high ground and sticks the knife in too. Parish is the episodes star, and a match for Shearsmiths brilliantly vicious energy. Hector and Tabitha appear and show that it is they who rang the bell. Its no surprise thatInside No. Its out and out horror. Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification. 9 7.2 review: Mr King | critical popcorn, Inside No.9 7.5 Review: A Random Act Of Kindness | critical popcorn, Watch two epic new featurettes for Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning PartOne. All episodes of Inside No. Heres to series seven. Katy tries to call her father so she can leave, but the house has no mobile phone signal and the house phone's party line is tied up. One thing that this episode does really well is set up all the twists and turns subtly throughout, so when the other foot finally drops a lot of the earlier scenes make sense, like Iris uncanny ability to avoid detection, and Felixs overly obsessive nature. Inside No. Hector and Tabitha appear and show that it is they who rang the bell. Describing the character of Andras, she explained that "Seeing him jerkily moving towards [Katy] with glee, hissing 'mischief'' straight into camera, is shocking, unexpected, and above all, just horrible. [6] Despite both reviews characterising "The Harrowing" as one of the weaker episodes of the series, it was called "very creepy" in the Liverpool Echo,[15] and the closing scene was described as extremely scary in the Metro. Kevin Reynolds [ArrowVideo]. 9 in the fourth episode of season 7, which sees the wife of a wealthy businessman held to ransom by mysterious kidnappers. Once he has done so, Dom realises far too late that it's a trap! Tabitha and Hector prepare to inject Katy with a sedative, but she fights back. Well, why pussy-foot around. Quiet Night In. This thread is archived. 12 March 2014. [11], The character Katy is initially hired to babysit, though it turns out that there is no baby. As she screams through the gag and struggles, Andras advances and repeatedly cries: "Mischief! Do you want to know where we're flying off to?". New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Katy goes to untie him, believing that Hector and Tabitha have kept him prisoner. 9 actually comes halfway through the episode. They usually never leave the house, but have a rare event to attend that evening. Shell asks how Andras could have rung the bell if his hands were tied. In reality, Clifford simply untied her to make her more comfortable, but Lara pretends to be in the midst of an escape attempt to prevent the facade from slipping before realising it puts their ultimate goal at risk. 1 It uses material from the Wikipedia article "The Harrowing (Inside No. Episode Name It aired on 12 March 2014 on BBC Two. The episode was watched by 833,000 people on its first showing, which was 4.7% of the audience. 57 relations. Its a small scale but incredibly tense story of romance and paranoia. Titles Inside No. [16] The average viewing figures for the series were 904,000 people, or 4.9% of the audience, lower than the slot average of 970,000 (5.1% of the audience). That's appealing, because as a viewer you might not like this story, but you've got a different one next week. Aimee-Ffion Edwards in Inside No. [6] Nick Rutherford and Keith Watson, writing for the Metro, downplayed the comedy of the episode, saying that "the odd defiantly bad joke pierced the darkness". [14] They felt that "The Harrowing" was a weak instalment of Inside No. Last Night of the Proms blends Potter-ish fantasy, Hines-ish politics, and the cringe comedy of Mike Leigh classic Abigails Party, playing out as a tribute to all of the above. [17], Due in part to her appearance in the episode, Edwards was shortlisted for WalesOnline's "Daffta" award for best actress, but lost in the public vote to Eve Myles. Thats no insult: there are jokes in the preceding half hour (and some very good ones), but what has just happened isnt comedy. 9 series 3 episode 6 review: Private View Spoilers ahead in our review of the final series 3 episode of Inside No. [8] Dessau shared a positive view, saying that the series ended "on an absolute high", with one of his favourite episodes. But for some reason, The Harrowing, lacks that twist at the end which keeps us on the edge of our sofa. Steve and Reece explain how their love of horror films influenced The Harrowing. The episode was watched by 833,000 people on its first showing, which was 4.7% of the audience. Marcel The Shell With Shoes On Blu-ray review: Dir. [4] "The Harrowing" was the only episode in the series in which Pemberton did not star; Shearsmith played a character in all but "Last Gasp". After swapping his clothes with Dom's, Shane is able to ferry Lara out to the police-approved getaway vehicle and they drive off into the sunset, while the SWAT team move in only to be left puzzled by what they find. Katie refuses to accept this, even as Hector produces a taser. 9 have multiple layers that make them even more rewarding on a re-watch, and Lip Service has this in spades. Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. Katy tries to call her father so she can leave, but the house has no mobile phone signal and the house phone's party line is tied up. When Katy opens the bed's curtains, Andras's deformed body is revealed: he is tied to the bed and gagged, wearing only a cloth nappy. You know, the early, scary ones. Shell says she wanted to be Castiel's new human host, but she is too weak-willed and fat, whereas Katy has the strength of character needed to keep the demon contained. It is revealed that abducted woman Lara is in cahoots with her lead kidnapper, Clifford (Jason Isaacs), with whom she has been having an affair. 9: did you spot this hidden detail in every episode? 9. @Louisa_Mellor, Louisa Mellor is the Den of Geek UK TV Editor. I say uncompromising, perhaps emphatic is better. Reviews Inside No. Upstairs, Katy is shown stripped to her white bra and knickers and ties her with cable ties to a chair as well as cleave gagged with a crepe bandage while Shell feeds Andras his "last supper": rusks and baby milk, the only food he can manage. Director David Kerr Writers Steve Pemberton Reece Shearsmith Stars Aimee-Ffion Edwards Helen McCrory Reece Shearsmith See production, box office & company info Watch on BritBox with Prime Video Channels [13][failed verification] Dessau also felt that the script was "great", and commented on a "particularly pithy" joke, "just when you least expect it". Katy goes to untie him, believing that Hector and Tabitha have kept him prisoner. Katy (as Aime-Ffion Edwards) Helen McCrory. The Harrowing is a gothic horror style story and it delivers that in droves. More than that, its wrong. In Defence Of: The Harrowing S01 E06 Gonna have to bare with me on this one. Reece Shearsmith. While there is plenty of comic relief, just as fans of Shearsmith and Pemberton have come to expect, there is also a sense of very real danger as Lara (Haggard) struggles to free herself from her captors. [13] Alex Hoskins, writing for the Cheddar Valley Gazette, acknowledged that the "ending will most likely have sparked an online outcry", but felt that "it was fantastic, fearless and a perfect end to [the] series". Beheading, drowning, strangulation, throat-slitting, cannibalism, exsanguination, human sacrifice, dead babies Practically nothing makes Inside. His character Brian starts off as a mere wanker (as summed up by one of Ralphs eruptions) but ends up as a real villain. After meeting Hector, Katy is disturbed by Tabitha's descriptions of Andras, who, it is claimed, does not have a mouth. 9" lets viewers experience terror, laughter, sadness and the thrill of a well-told story, all in the course of a six-episode season. "[2] As an anthology series with horror themes, Inside No. And in spades. When Yusef arrives, Brian is shown to be more xenophobic and abusive than any of them. Whilst there have definitely been darker endings in the series, I dont think many would disagree that this is by far the scariest ending to a number nine, barring probably only Dead Line. And I don't mean it's tense or atmospheric, I mean it feels strange. 9 season 7 episode 4: Kid/Nap ending explained. Writers Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, who had previously worked together on The League of Gentlemen and Psychoville, took inspiration for Inside No. 9 from "David and Maureen", episode 4 of the first series of Psychoville. Katy tries to call her father so she can leave, but the house has no mobile phone reception and the house phone's party line is tied up. Both Felix and Iris have multiple layers to their characters that are gradually stripped away over the course of the episode, leading to an ending thats both shocking and entirely fitting. Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, we both salute you and request you contribute to our therapy bills".[20]. 9 leans into its 1970s Play For Today inspiration with Brexit Britain episode Last Night of the Proms. 9)". Hector and Tabitha leave. Such moral ambiguity means that one of the most genuinely laugh out loud moments of the episode happens at the end the very end, at the close of the credits when a title card reminds us that this has been a production of the BBC comedy department. This route, Shearsmith suggested, has now become atypical. That's appealing, because as a viewer you might not like this story, but you've got a different one next week. 9, The Harrowing Katy is told not to go upstairs. They tell Katy about their bedridden, disabled brother Andras (Buckley), who cannot speak but will ring a bell if he needs assistance. But, as is my nature here, I still really love it. She hits him with his guitar, causing the taser to strike Tabitha, and runs downstairs. She is greeted by Tabitha, an aging woman who lives in the mansion with her brothers Hector and Andras. [8] Dessau shared a positive view, saying that the series ended "on an absolute high", with one of his favourite episodes. This works exactly because Katys character is so believable, so logical, so at odds with the altogether ooky personas creeping out of the dark shadows. Inside No. ", Critics variously called "The Harrowing" the "nastiest", "most Gothic" and most horrorific episode of Inside No. Pingback: Inside No. It's revealed that David's obsession is his way of coping with the loss of one of . We're all here." The BBC liked it but asked for it to be darker. [1] "The Harrowing" starred Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Katy, Helen McCrory as Tabitha, Shearsmith as Hector, Poppy Rush as Shell and Sean Buckley as Andras. Why did you do that to me? Comedy clearly isnt the main goal here though, as the reflective, low-key ending shows. He instead keeps a bell, which he never uses, beside his bed. Waterworld 4K UHD review: Dir. Where Lip Service succeeds is in the plotting, and the constantly changing dynamics. There are some laughs amid the drama and hostility. On an Empire Online list, "The Harrowing", particularly its final scene, was selected as the 17th best TV moment of the year. When Katy opens the bed's curtains, Andras's deformed body is revealed; he is tied to the bed and gagged wearing only a cloth nappy. The episode takes place in Hector and Tabitha's mansion, which is kept deliberately cold and filled with paintings depicting Hell. When it comes to Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, you need to be careful what you wish for. Dean FleischerCamp, Building the Batmobile Tumbler [Hachette Partworks: Issues 7 10]. The cartoonish nature of Victor and Tabitha makes what happens after the bell tolls not only scary, but downright upsetting. [12] Previous horror films, including When a Stranger Calls, have made use of a babysitter as a plot device, and an urban legend involves a babysitter downstairs with a threat upstairs. The last time we see Lara and her new co-conspirator is on their way to the private jet originally intended for herself and Clifford, as she turns to ask: "I told you I had a plan, didn't I? 9 7.2 review: Mr King | critical popcorn, Pingback: Inside No.9 7.5 Review: A Random Act Of Kindness | critical popcorn. Inside No. Season 5 was widely accepted as a low point, and with rival anthologies like the BBC's Inside No.9 cranking out sharp half-hour episodes year over year, there was impetus for Black Mirror to do . A full on gothic horror. The plot follows Katy (Edwards), who has been hired to housesit for eccentric siblings Hector (Shearsmith) and Tabitha (McCrory). Shell catches up with her and says that Katy cannot escape. What it's about: A group of office workers throw an '80s-themed karaoke party for their boss. [14] Alex Hoskins, writing for the Cheddar Valley Gazette, acknowledged that the "ending will most likely have sparked an online outcry", but felt that "it was fantastic, fearless and a perfect end to [the] series". They usually never leave the house, but have a rare event to attend. Airdate Empty Orchestra. It is revealed that Shell also attends the church, and she helped them to lure Katy to the house. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Episode Number [3], As the format of Inside No. 9 is a British black comedy anthology television programme that first aired in 2014. However this episode shows that they dont need to mess with the formula too much to produce some high quality television. Andras advances on Katy. Keep your eyes peeled for this. [12] Dessau also felt that the script was "great", and commented on a "particularly pithy" joke, "just when you least expect it". The atmosphere is very creepy and theres a lot of small things that just add to the unease. "David and Maureen" took place entirely in a single room, and was filmed in only two shots. However, even after returning to her seat, Shane remains highly cautious and keeps his gun pointed at Lara, provoking Clifford's temper who attempts to wrestle the weapon away from him. The paintings on the house's walls depict the Harrowing of Hell. 9. In "The Harrowing", he suggests, it is obvious that there is something in the bedroom. Alas, things don't go quite to plan, as dim-witted accomplice Shane (Mays) isn't in on the act, which means he is seriously spooked to see Lara out of her binds upon his return from an errand. Learn how your comment data is processed. 9 is a British black comedy anthology series, written by Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. [7] [9] "The Harrowing" was advertised with a poster homage to classic horror films. Adam Tandy Inside No. Its only the arrival ofInside No. The writers experimented with a variety of possible endings, hoping to make the episode's close both interesting and scary. She runs downstairs only to find that the door is locked. For them, unlike in other Inside No. Beheading, drowning, strangulation, throat-slitting, cannibalism, exsanguination, human sacrifice, dead babies Practically nothing makesInside No. This Inside No. Shell implies that the church's members protect the earth from being overrun by demons. 9 also pays homage to Tales of the Unexpected, The Twilight Zone and Alfred Hitchcock Presents. 9 takes place in a single room or, in this case, a house or room numbered 9. 9. Upstairs, Katy is shown stripped to her white bra and knickers and ties her with cable ties to a chair as well as cleave gagged with a crepe bandage while Shell feeds Andras his "last supper": rusks and baby milk, the only food he can manage. She sees an old photograph of Hector, Tabitha and Andras as children, but Andras does not look disabled. As she and Hector leave, Tabitha adds that Andras has a bell by his bed, but he never rings it. Aimee-Ffion Edwards in Inside No. This doesn't appear to have been Lara's original plan, especially given the contempt she displays for Shane earlier in the episode, but the need to escape her distant and uncaring husband seemingly takes priority over everything. 7 of 19. [12] Jack Seale, of the Radio Times, said that viewers would "marvel at how [the writers could] pepper the elegant script with gags without breaking the spell". The Harrowing is the sixth and final episode of the first season of Inside No. Critics agreed that the episode was the most gothic and scary of the series, with journalists writing for The Sunday Times saying that "The Harrowing" would be best avoided by those of a nervous disposition. is the fifth episode of the eighth series of Inside No. Check out more of our Comedy coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight. Maturing TV series are no different, it seems, and judging from this episode and the whole of series six, mellowing is not on this ever-vital shows agenda. Tabitha and Hector prepare to inject Katy with a sedative, but she fights back. 9. While comedic in places, "The Harrowing" makes extensive use of gothic horror elements transmuted into a modern context. 9, mainly for the twist ending, and the first five episodes of season 1 didn't disappoint. [8], Concerning the comedic elements of "The Harrowing", Sunday Times critics said that "comedy doesn't come blacker than this". Katy is joined by her friend Shell (Rush) once Hector and Tabitha leave, and, upon hearing Andras's bell, the pair reluctantly head upstairs. " Hold on Tight! Andras turns out to be an old man tied to a bed. But where was the twist? The two of them work well in a balance because Reece does the serious and creepy a lot more than Steve (to have and to hold being the very obvious example) and here, while I understand that the character dynamics didnt need a Steve character, his presence is still very much missed. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. See production, box office & company info, British Broadcasting Corporation (United Kingdom). [13] They felt that "The Harrowing" was a weak instalment of Inside No. Archived post. She is greeted by Tabitha, an aging woman who lives in the mansion with her brothers Hector and Andras. [3], As the format of Inside No. They say he was possessed at age ten by Castiel, demon of mischief, but Castiel needs a new human host every fifty years, and Andras is now dying. Without his handler, Shane's first instinct is to go ahead with the plan as he understood it, meaning Lara's faux-abduction has suddenly become terrifyingly real. He instead keeps a bell, which he never uses, beside his bed. They rarely leave the house, but have an event to attend. Browse our new catalogue to inspire you with homeware, gardening tools, books and more! The ending was horrifying yes, but rather conventional still. Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves is coming to 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD and SteelBook on 31 July Heres all theinfo! [5] Comedy critic Bruce Dessau noted that Shearsmith's role was actually relatively minor, saying that the house was the real star.[6]. Most our-national-flag-is-soaked-in-blood protest isnt made quite so literally, but this certainly gets the job done. Add your email address to follow us and receive notifications of new posts by email. "The Harrowing" is the sixth and final episode of the first series of British dark comedy anthology series Inside No. Once they are gone, Katie explores the house, finding a stuffed cat. News Inside No. Katy Hepworth has been hired to take care of Hector and Tabitha's mansion while the two go out for the evening. 9 arrives on BBC Two on Tuesday the 21st of February. Meanwhile, Shearsmith takes a bit of a backseat this episode, adding to his repertoire of accents as the officious German hotel manager, clearly enjoying all of the exaggerated German mannerisms, playing up every suspicious head tilt and vocal tick to brilliant comic effect even if at times he sounds like a character from Allo Allo. Her moral centre is that shes basically a good girl, who wishes to please. With a twist, of course. [7] The setting allowed the writers to mix modern elements with traditional gothic horror,[8] sometimes for comedic effect (a reference to "something called broadbands"),[8] and sometimes to add to the horror (mobile phones cannot be used, as the characters are in a "dead zone"). After the year we've all had, the show offers. 9. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Writer After an ambitious opener and an overly safe episode last week, Pemberton and Shearsmith get the balance just right with this episode. David Craig Published: Wednesday, 18th May 2022 at 10:30 pm Save Daisy Haggard and Daniel Mays step Inside No. I think I missed something because I really didn't like the ending. What did you think of the episode? The pair are also known for their joint work on The League of Gentlemen and Psychoville. He has a mouth as well, but is gagged, although his feet seem badly deformed. 9, the latest comedy series from one half of The League Of Gentlemen, there has been an unholy chorus of voices demanding a return to the darker, more gothic tones that were scattered across Royston Vasey. Tabitha greets Katy at the door and explains that the house is always kept at 3 C as Hector and Tabitha's disabled brother, Andras, needs the air to be at this temperature. For more information, please see our The Royle FamilymeetsGoggleboxtrick of cutting between actual footage of the proms, and the familys commentary and unfolding story is a great ruse that leads to some exhilarating musical chaos from director Matt Lipsey and co. The Harrowing again is by no means a bad episode, nor is it bad by Number 9 standards. For Pemberton, the device works because the character has been moved from a safe environment into the unknown. The writers experimented with different endings, in an attempt to make the bedroom's contents interesting and genuinely scary.[7]. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Shell asks how Andras could have rung the bell if his hands were tied. The ending, these critics suggested, was "a bit of a cop out" rather than "daring". Each episode is a self-contained story with new characters and a new setting, and all star at least one (usually both) of Shearsmith and Pemberton. She has written about TV, film and books for Den of Geek since 2010, and for. It initially appears that her frantic confession that this whole scenario is a set-up has been ignored by Shane, when two severed ear lobes with Lara's earrings in them turn up at the lavish office of husband Dominic (Shearsmith). Inside No. Katie concludes that he is just an old man being held against his will, and starts trying to untie his bonds until Shell points out a problem: if Andras's hands were tied down, how could he ring the bell? It comes to light that Lara and Shane have formed a pact, with the latter clearly swayed by the former's promise of a new life abroad, which makes sense as we learned earlier that he has no prospects whatsoever. 9flinch. Those in the first category will be fans of Psychoville, Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton's 2009-2011 dark comedy thriller about a band of strange misfits bound together by a dark secret, which. 3 by 3 or (Hold On Tight!) Andras advances on Katy. Katy has been chosen as the next host after a mutual friend at Tabitha and Hector's church recommended her to them. Inside No. Hector and Tabitha leave and Katy is spooked by the house, especially when she finds a stuffed cat on the sofa. The poster was designed by Graham Humphreys,[6] a graphic designer known for his work on horror film posters. (See The Bill and Private View). By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. All the doors are locked, and she is cornered by Shell, who insists that she has been chosen for a great honour, before injecting her with a sedative. 9 and the clash of humour and horror tropes. Or a crossover episode of both. If Jeremy Dyson was the unsung hero of the League of Gentlemen, it would be fair to claim similar status for Kerr. Katie removes the gag, and Andras begs to be free. Phoebe-Jane Boyd selected "The Harrowing", commenting on its divergence from previous episodes of Inside No. 9 in the fourth episode of season 7, which sees the wife of a wealthy. [10] The episode's name was taken from the Harrowing of Hell, the story of Jesus Christ's descent to Hell in Christian theology. Katie arrives for a one-night job at a gothic mansion. Critics agreed that the episode was the most gothic and scary of the series, with journalists writing for The Sunday Times saying that "The Harrowing" would be best avoided by those of a nervous disposition. We get not only the telly we ask for, but the telly we deserve. [9][dead link][11][13] It was described as "unashamedly macabre" by Metro journalists,[14] and "a genuine fright fest" by Dessau. Hector, Tabitha and Shell leave Katy alone to become acquainted with Castiel, who, they say, will possess her as Andras dies. TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. The Harrowing is the sixth and final episode of the first season of Inside No. Tabitha explains that the mansion is kept permanently at three degrees below zero because of Andras's medical condition. [14] Critics writing for The Sunday Times said that the episode "really is best avoided by those of a nervous disposition",[12] and the sentiment was echoed in the Cheddar Valley Gazette, where it was suggested that the character of Andras "certainly warranted the warning of disturbing scenes" given before the episode. Director 9 requires new characters each week, the writers were able to attract actors who may have been unwilling to commit to an entire series. The paintings on the house's walls depict the Harrowing of Hell. However all episodes are amazing and definitely worth a watch. 9, giving it three out of five stars. He instead keeps a bell, which he never uses, beside his bed. Shell implies that the church's members protect the earth from being overrun by demons. Both the viewer and the babysitter learn about the environment together, with both beginning in a position of ignorance. Tabitha and Hector prepare to inject Katy with a sedative, but she fights back, managing to taser Tabitha. 9. ", Critics variously called "The Harrowing" the "nastiest", "most Gothic" and most horrorific episode of Inside No.
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