THoHH, Ep. 5: “The Bent-Neck Lady”
“It’s nice to be listened to.” … “I don’t expect you to believe me.” … “It’s just a carcass in the woods.”
Spook Factor: 👻👻👻 out of 👻👻👻👻👻
Have you ever had a recurring nightmare? A specter in your dreams that’s always out of reach, but still always there? In this episode, 6-year-old Nellie discovers and is then terrorized by the haunting figure of the Bent-Neck Lady. We also learn more about how Nellie was affected by Hill House and the lasting damage she was dealt.
This episode is Nellie-centric, heartbreaking, and horrifying. If you cry easily, get the tissues. Actually, get the tissues regardless, because if you don’t cry for Nellie, you can wrap yourself up like the dead, heartless mummy you are.
CWs: sleep paralysis, sudden death of a loved one (aneurysm), hallucinations, blood, dissociation, fatal bodily harm, hanging
OWs: disturbing imagery, alcohol use, drug use and addiction, paranormal sensitivity, strong language, discussions of paranormal phenomena, homosexuality, discussions of antidepressant prescriptions
Jump Scares (in chronological order):
Nellie sits up in bed.
The clock gets louder as Nellie opens her eyes.
“I’ll get the light.”
“Are you still collecting those buttons?”
Nellie wakes up in the motel room.
The lights behind Nellie go out.
“It’s time to wake up, sweetheart.”
What to Expect:
The Bent-Neck Lady is a recurring character in this episode who, when you learn who she is and why she appears, shows the true horrors of Hill House and part of why this family is so haunted by the property and the specters within.
