 SEASON 2, EPISODE 12 THE PLAYHOUSE The sleepy community of Perkinsville is gripped with fear when its children begin disappearing. Over a five-month period, nine children have left their homes, never to return. When a young Danny Green is reported missing by his hysterical mother, a TV reporter questions Mike and Janine Carlson, the last two children to see Danny alive. At the antique store, Micki watches the news report with interest as she helps formulate a list of cursed items to retrieve. High on the list is an antique Victorian-style playhouse. They trace it to Brad Farrell (Wayne Best), a workman living in Perkinsville. Unbeknownst to them, Brad gave the playhouse to the children of a former girlfriend, Sylvia Carlson (Belinda Metz). Deserted by their father, the Carlson children are abused and neglected by their mother. The playhouse, one of the few gifts they've ever received, becomes their most cherished possession. In due time, Mike and Janine learn of its evil powers, which will grant wishes at playtime as long as it can be 'fed' a steady diet of children! CAST & CREW RYAN DALLION- JOHN D. LEMAY MICKI FOSTER- LOUISE ROBEY JACK MARSHAK- CHRIS WIGGINS MIKE CARLSON- ROBERT OLIVERI JANINE CARLSON- LISA JAKUB SYLVIA- BELINDA METZ BRAD- WAYNE BEST CRYSTAL- DENISE MCLEOD DANNY- ILLYA WOLOSHYN MRS. GREEN- GAIL KERBEL LT. REITANO- RICHARD SALI POLICE OFFICER- ALEX CARTER ROOKIE COP- BRIAN FURLONG GIRL #1- GEMA ZAMPROGNA GIRL #2- CHRISTINA TRIVETT Written by- Tom McLoughlin Directed by- Tom McLoughlin Created by- Larry B. Williams, Frank Mancuso Jr. Supervising Producer- Jon Andersen Executive Producer- Frank Mancuso Jr. Line Producer- J. Miles Dale Executive Story Consultant- Jim Henshaw Music Composed and Performed by- Fred Mollin Director of Photography- Rodney Charters Production Designer- Stephen Roloff Editor- Gary L. Smith First Assistant Director- Margaux MacKay Second Unit Director- T.J. Scott Casting by- Tina Gerussi Camera Operator- Randal Platt 1st Assistant Camera- Patrick Stepien 2nd Assistant Camera- Trevor Haws Sound Recordist- Ao Loo Boom Operator- Erik Fitz Costume Designer- Maxyne Baker Assistant Designer- Marie-Sylvie Deveau Wardrobe Mistress- Judith England Make-Up Artist- Ava Stone Hair Stylist- Madeleine Russell Art Director- Adam Kolodziej Set Decorator- Marlene Puritt Lead Set Dresser- Kimothy Steede Swing Gang- David Maltese, Darryl Beebe Second Assistant Director- Myron Hoffert Stunt Coordinator- T.J. Scott Assistant Production Manager- Norman Denver Script Supervisor- Janet Kranz Production Accountant- Nathalie Laporte Location Manager- Robin Rockett Production Coordinator- Mary Fraser Production Secretary- Victoria Harding Third Assistant Director- Jill Compton Director of Visual Effects- Megan Hope-Ross Special Effects by- Performance Solutions Inc. Visual Effects Artist- John Gajdecki Prosthetics Artist- Darren Perks Property Master- Lee Wildgen Lead Props- Frauke Illing Gaffer- Owen Taylor Best Boy- Kevin Murphy Electricians- Steve Morrison, Nigel Draper Transportation Coordinator- Chris Radley-Walters Key Grip- Mark Silver Grips- Greg Palermo, Blake Ballantine, Malcolm Nefsky Construction Coordinator- Ron Lightfoot Supervising Editor- Gary L. Smith Post-Production Supervisor- Philip Stilman Post-Production Coordinator- Gary Mueller Assistant Editor- Bernadette Kelly Video Post-Production Facilities- The Magnetic North Corporation Sound Mixers- Terry Gordica, Tim Archer Supervising Sound Editor- Christopher Hutton Sound Editors- Jon Archer, Helen Watson Foley- Peter Harper, John Sievert Sound Post-Production- Master's Workshop Executive Production Consultant- Rick Schwartz Executive in Charge of Production- Robert Wertheimer Supervising Executive for Hometown Films- Barbara Sachs Copyright 1989 Paramount Pictures Corporation A Triumph Entertainment Corporation Production Produced in Association with Hometown Films All Rights Reserved |
     Mike: "It's magic...you can do anything you want there..." Mike: "It's either them or us..." Jack: "You can't fool the house...it only wants children..." Jack: "You have to give it what it wants..." Jack: "You know, the power of a child's imagination can be really incredible..." CORONER'S REPORT None. TRIVIA QUESTIONS 1. What landmark was near where most of the children disappeared? 2. How much money did Brad want to retrieve the playhouse? 3. What was the make and model of truck that Brad borrowed to haul the house? 4. What was Mike and Janine's address? 5. How did Jack surmise the house could be defeated? ANSWERS 1. Sam's Food Market was near where most of the children disappeared. 2. Brad wanted $5,000 to retrieve the playhouse. 3. Brad borrowed a Ford F-100 from a guy at the Bates Bar to haul the house. 4. Mike and Janine's address was 142 South River Road. 5. Jack surmised that they take away the hate to free the children. AIR DATE January 23, 1989 EPISODE RATING: 1 Bore of an episode devoid of any kills or suspense lands with a large thud... The storyline was good, but was not properly developed PROMO |
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