Ep 3. Behold, Eck!
- TV-NR
- October 3, 1964
- 51 min
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6.8 (426)
In The Outer Limits season 2 episode 3, titled "Behold, Eck!", viewers are introduced to a strange and unsettling world where anything is possible. The episode centres around a man named Eck who undergoes a bizarre experiment that drastically alters his physical and mental state.
As the episode opens, we meet Eck, a shy and reclusive man who is living a mundane and unremarkable life. He works at a laboratory and spends his free time tinkering with old radios. One day, he is approached by a group of scientists who offer him the chance to take part in a groundbreaking experiment. They promise to enhance his intelligence and turn him into a genius. Desperate for change, Eck agrees to undergo the procedure.
However, things take a dark turn as Eck awakens from the experiment to find that he has been transformed into a grotesque, monstrous creature. His body has been distorted beyond recognition, and he now has superhuman abilities that he struggles to control. As he grapples with his new form and newfound power, Eck begins to question whether the experiment was worth it.
Throughout the episode, Eck becomes increasingly isolated and disturbed by his transformation. He sets out on a quest to find answers about what happened to him and how he can reverse the experiment. Along the way, he encounters all manner of strange and surreal characters, each with their own hidden agendas and secrets.
As the tension mounts, Eck comes to realise that he is not the only one who has been altered by the experiment. In fact, there are many others like him, all of whom have been made into freakish monsters by the same laboratory. Together, they must confront the scientists responsible for their terrifying fate and find a way to regain their humanity.
Filled with twists and turns, "Behold, Eck!" is a gripping episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With stunning special effects and a haunting score, it is a tantalising glimpse into a world where science has gone too far, and the consequences are dire.
