The Companion/Lydia Layne's Better Half 

A man brings a scarecrow to life with terrifying results. Lydia Layne kills her lover and as she is trying to dispose of the body, the power goes out in the elevator.

Directors:

Roxanne Benjamin, David Bruckner

Writers:

Joe R. Lansdale (based on the short story "The Companion") (as Joe Lansdale), Kasey Lansdale (based on the short story "The Companion")

Stars:

Logan Allen, Dylan Gage, Voltaire Colin Council

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Logan Allen	...	Harold (segment "The Companion")
Dylan Gage	...	Smitty (segment "The Companion")
Voltaire Colin Council	...	Billy (segment "The Companion") (as Voltaire Council)
Carey Jones	...	The Scarecrow (segment "The Companion")
Afemo Omilami	...	Brenner (segment "The Companion")
Addison Hershey	...	Susie (segment "The Companion")
Tricia Helfer	...	Lydia Layne (segment "Lydia Layne's Better Half")
Michael Scialabba	...	Tom Harding (segment "Lydia Layne's Better Half")
Danielle Lyn	...	Celia (segment "Lydia Layne's Better Half")
Jordan Patrick	...	Kevin (segment "Lydia Layne's Better Half")
Dennis Bouldin	...	First Responder #1 (segment "Lydia Layne's Better Half")
David Wise	...	First Responder #2 (segment "Lydia Layne's Better Half")

Storyline

A man brings a scarecrow to life with terrifying results. Lydia Layne kills her lover and as she is trying to dispose of the body, the power goes out in the elevator.

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Plot Keywords:

scarecrow | killer scarecrow | anthropomorphic scarecrow | reference to frankenstein's monster | grieving husband | 

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Genres:

Fantasy | Horror | Mystery

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

The boy running from the scarecrow in The Companion is named Harold. The scarecrow that comes to life in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (both the book and movie) is named Harold.

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Goofs

While Afemo Omilami's name is spelled correctly in the opening credits it is misspelled 'Afemo Omiliani' in the end credits.

User Reviews

Great episode

This has to be the best episode of the season, two great creepy stories.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 October 2019 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Monster Agency Productions, Striker Entertainment, The Cartel

Technical Specs

Runtime:

43 min

Color:

Color