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













SOUNDS

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


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