Two brothers named Tim & John Branner(played by Brandon De Wilde & David Whorf) find themselves stranded in the middle of nowhere deep in a southern swamp region when their car breaks down. They come upon an old abandoned mansion overrun with hordes of pigeons, but decide to seek shelter from the oncoming night by sleeping in there. Later that evening, John hears a haunting melody and goes to investigate in a trance-like state, only to find a most unexpected horror there that will drive Tim out, and with the help of a local Sheriff(played by Crahan Denton) will attempt to unravel the murderous mystery....
The above synopsis doesn't do full justice to this legendary episode, the best of the series, and a shining example of what could be achieved in a 50 minute format. Frightening, chilling, and dripping with a palpable atmosphere of unknown menace and deepening dread, this pitch perfect exercise in horror by director John Newland is an absolute masterpiece to be viewed not just on Halloween, but any day of the year. Not to be missed.