Sick Girl (Masters of Horror)
| "Sick Girl" | |
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DVD cover for Sick Girl
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| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 10 |
| Directed by | Lucky McKee |
| Written by | Sean Hood |
| Production code | 110 |
| Original air date | January 13, 2006 |
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Marcia Bennett |
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Marcia Bennett
Chandra Berg
Angela Bettis
Jesse Hlubik
Erin Brown
Sick Girl is the 10th episode of the first season of Masters of Horror. It originally aired in North America on January 13, 2006. It was directed by Lucky McKee and based on a story written by McKee and Sean Hood.
Ida Teeter (Angela Bettis) is a shy entomologist who has a wide variety of insects all over her home, which caused her girlfriend to break up with her. Ida is introduced to the beautiful and strange girl Misty Falls (Erin Brown a.k.a. Misty Mundae), and is drawn to her. A mysterious package arrives for Ida one day, containing a large unidentifiable mantis-like insect. Landlady Lana Beasley is concerned with Ida's “pets” and the effect that may be laid upon her ten-year-old granddaughter Betty, who likes to disguise herself as a ladybug. Betty in turn looks up to Ida, much to Beasley’s dismay, and Ida promises to keep the insects under check. Later that night, she examines the new insect, which she fondly names “Mick”, and informs her friend Max of the creature. Meanwhile, “Mick” escapes from his tank and attacks Beasley’s pet dog, consuming the animal.
The next day, Ida asks Misty out. They go on a date, and Misty asks if they can watch a movie about “Texas Pixies” on Ida's DVD player, which Ida accepts. Misty is introduced to Betty and the apartment, though Ida keeps her away from the bedroom where all her insects are hidden. The two get closer until interrupted by Max. Ida returns to find Misty asleep on the couch. She returns with a pillow (that has Mick inside) to give to Misty. In gratitude for Ida allowing her to stay, Misty returns the favor by seducing Ida. Unknowingly, Mick’s proboscis nips Misty's ear, which Misty dismisses.
The next morning, Ida awakens to find that Misty has discovered her secret bug stash and has a great interest in bugs. They spend more time together, although Misty becomes weak and begins displaying unusual tendencies. Misty later comes across the pillow with Mick in it, and discovers that she has strange urges to lie next to it; the insect invades her much-chewed and saliva-doused ear with its proboscis. Ida receives an almost apologetic letter from a mysterious source, which tells her that the insect could be dangerous. At home, she is pulled into a loving kiss by Misty right in front of Beasley and Betty. Disgusted, Beasley gives Ida and Misty one week to move out. Ida is horrified by Misty’s strange behavior and crude remarks. Enraged, Misty yells at Ida and suddenly passes out.
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