I just have to share the perhaps unwelcome observation that Dr. Julia Hoffman's Dream Curse sequence may be one of the most brilliant bits of videotape in the history of American television.
I have also seen the fan version but the original is SO much better. My two favorite moments are when Mrs. Johnson is silently beckoning Julia to the door and Julia is hysterically asking her, "Why are you doing this to me???" and it looks as if Mrs. J is about to grab Julia's breast! I can imagine "Sister Wendy"'s comment on that! "The religouth thignificanth of Dr Julia Hoffman's BREATHT" THEN the climactic scream as the Death Bride is revealed is so transfigurative, transcendental and, well, just a HOOT to witness.
I really wish there was video of Grayson and Clarice discussing that scene after taping. I'm sure both ladies had some hilarious comments to make about shooting it!
As far as I am concerned, moments like this are DS at its most inspired. I know others do not agree, but I had to just TELL THE DREAM. Now I can rest ...
But no, cigarettes do NOT calm my nerves,
Gothick