Ep 5. The House That Bled to Death
- October 11, 1980
- 51 min
The House That Bled to Death is the fifth episode of Hammer House of Horrors season 1, and it aired on October 7, 1980. The episode follows the Cope family, who move into their new home in the suburbs. The house seems perfect, but strange things start to happen.
First, they notice that the wallpaper in the living room starts to peel, revealing a red liquid underneath. Then, they discover that the taps in the bathroom are running with a thick, red liquid that looks like blood. They call in a plumber, but he can't find anything wrong with the pipes.
As the days pass, the family starts to feel like they're being watched. They hear strange noises, and their daughter starts having nightmares. The mother, Laura, becomes increasingly paranoid and starts to have hallucinations. She becomes convinced that the house is trying to kill them.
Finally, one night, things come to a head. Laura is alone in the house, and she hears a noise. She investigates and discovers a secret room behind a bookcase. Inside the room, she finds the source of all the strange occurrences in the house: a mysterious chemical experiment that has been leaking a red liquid all over the house. The experiment's creator, a mad scientist, has died, and his corpse lies in the room.
Laura tries to escape, but she is confronted by the ghost of the scientist. He reveals that the experiment was designed to create a new, super-strong metal, but it went horribly wrong. The scientist was consumed by the experiment, and he is now trapped in the house, his spirit unable to rest.
The episode climaxes with a tense confrontation between Laura and the ghost. Will she be able to escape the house, or will she be consumed by the experiment as well?
The House That Bled to Death is a classic haunted house story with a twist. The source of the haunting is not a ghost, but a scientific experiment gone wrong. The episode is full of suspense and tension, and the ending is sure to leave viewers on the edge of their seats. With its eerie atmosphere and creepy visuals, this episode is a must-watch for horror fans.