The Tale of the Quicksilver

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Air Date: Saturday, April 2, 1994
Storyteller: Kiki (Jodie Resther)

Frame: A beautiful night surrounds the Midnight Society clearing, as Sam (Joanna Garcia) and Kiki gaze up at the stars. Their peace is interrupted, however, when Tucker (Daniel DeSanto) enters the scene, playing a "magic flute" he snatched from his and Gary's (Ross Hull) Dad's shop off-key. While the flute is supposed to make it rain, Tucker complains that his Dad's magic items never work. Kiki then pipes up to guide everyone into her story by suggesting "never say never," and that magic can work if you know how to harness it right, but you have to be cautious. 

Story: Aaron (Kyle Alisharan) and Doug (Stuart Stone) Johnston have recently moved into a new neighbourhood and therefore a new school, where Aaron meets and befriends Connie Turner (Tatyana Ali), who resided in their house two years before her family moved due to an unfortunate fatal incident involving her identical twin sister, Laura. Soon, the brothers find themselves haunted by a "Creature of Darkness" (Alain Laroche), and Doug begins to fall ill. With everything going on, Aaron seeks Connie's help, which will ultimately involve her facing her past, but it could also mean banishing this restless spirit once and for all.  

Review: As it goes with this nostalgic show, it's always a treat to see a cameo pop up, and Tatyana Ali is no exception, especially when she puts on a pretty good performance here. It's also fun having Kyle Alisharan pop up here, as he's Josh's (Midnight Society Frank's) brother in real life. Apart from the actors, however, the makeup on the "Creature of Darkness" is a solid upgrade from past episodes like 'Magician's Assistant,' and it's admirable how dark things get here - kid's show dark, but still. I can appreciate a story that delves into the concept of death and loss, and with that, this is a solid episode that strikes a balance between frights and feels.

Final Rating: Afraid

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