Ep 5. Monster Movie

In Supernatural season 4 episode 5, titled "Monster Movie," Sam and Dean investigate strange occurrences in a small town where several people have been killed in classic horror movie fashion. As they delve deeper into the case, they realize that the murders may be the work of a vampire.

The episode takes on a unique and inventive approach by paying homage to classic horror movies such as "Dracula," "The Wolf Man," and "Frankenstein." The entire episode is shot in black and white, with the exception of a few scenes, to mimic the aesthetic of the era in which those movies were made.

Sam and Dean arrive in the town and quickly realize that something is off. The townspeople are acting strangely and there are multiple reports of strange and brutal killings. Dean, being a horror movie fan himself, recognizes the patterns of the deaths and becomes excited at the prospect of hunting a classic monster.

As they investigate further, they come across a man who claims to be a doctor, but whom they suspect of being a vampire. The man, named Doc Benton, reanimates dead bodies and uses their organs to extend his own life. The Winchesters realize that he is the one responsible for the recent murders and set out to put an end to his reign of terror.

Throughout the episode, the show makes several references to classic horror movies and even injects some humor into the mix. For example, when Sam and Dean first arrive in town, they are mistaken for FBI agents. When the townspeople ask why they're there, Dean responds with a deadpan, "We're here to investigate the murders that seem to happen every time some big city douchbag rolls through."

The episode also draws a stark contrast between the real world and the world of horror movies. In the real world, monsters don't actually exist and evil is rarely defeated in the heroic way it is in movies. The Winchesters are reminded of this fact several times throughout the episode, facing new challenges and setbacks at every turn.

In the end, they are able to stop Doc Benton and put an end to the killings. However, they are left with the realization that evil never truly dies and that their work will never truly be done.

Overall, "Monster Movie" is a fun and unique episode of Supernatural that takes a departure from the show's usual formula. By paying tribute to classic horror movies, the episode is able to inject new life and excitement into the series while still maintaining the show's trademark humor and strong character development.