Corner of the Eye
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| The Outer Limits episode | |
|---|---|
| “Corner of the Eye” | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 10 |
| Guest star(s) | Len Cariou as Father Anton Jonascu, Vanessa Morley as Miranda), Chris Sarandon as Dr. Pallas, Justin Louis as Father John Royce, Kymberly Sheppard as Victorine, Bill Croft as Officer Fletcher, Callum Keith Rennie as Carlito, Tamsin Kelsey as Victorine |
| Writer(s) | David Schow |
| Director | Stuart Gillard |
| Production no. | 10 |
| Original airdate | 19 May 1995 |
| Episode chronology | |
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"Corner of the Eye" is an episode of The Outer Limits television show. It was first broadcast on 19 May 1995 during the first season.
Contents |
[edit] Introduction
A priest begins to see horrific demon creatures amongst the ordinary population.
[edit] Opening narration
- In a world filled with darkness, Father Anton Jonascu's faith has long been a beacon of light for those in need. But now the good father finds himself at a crossroads, in danger of losing his way.
[edit] Plot synopsis
Father Anton Jonascu begins to have strange hallucinations — one moment he sees perfectly ordinary-looking people, the next they have changed into terrifying demon creatures. He visits Dr. Pallas, and a medical scan reveals an inoperable brain-tumour that seems to be the cause of his hallucinations.
Jonascu continues to see the creatures, and finally collapses during a sermon. He returns to the doctor and explains his predicament further. Dr. Pallas injects him with a drug that causes temporary paralysis and explains that wants to introduce Jonascu to some friends. Pallas opens a door and two of the demon creatures enter... and Pallas also reveals himself as one of them.
After Jonascu has calmed down, Pallas and his associates explain that they are not demons, but alien creatures and that all Earth religions are actually based on teachings from their world. They are here to give the power of healing to humanity, but are unable to reveal themselves because their appearance would terrify humans. One of the aliens gives her life to pass on the gift of healing to Jonascu — however Jonascu is asked not to reveal the aliens' presence or the origin of his gift.
Jonascu heals a girl who was badly injured in an accident, and the press finds out making him an instant celebrity. He tries to explain the situation to his skeptical colleague Father Royce. After a few days, the aliens request that Jonascu call a world-wide press conference to reveal themselves, and they also tell him that he has a betrayer close to him, Father Royce.
Father Royce overhears the aliens plotting and discussing how to use Jonascu — but they catch and kill him.
Jonascu finds Royce's body, but is stopped from calling the police by Pallas. Pallas explains that he was not there when Royce died and could not help him... and that he died from an embolism, the same cause of death another person involved with the aliens.
Jonascu goes to morgue where Royce's body is kept and uses his healing ability to revive Royce. He then goes to the press conference and is killed while stopping the alien creatures.
[edit] Closing narration
- From the dawn of time people have believed that angels walk among us. Some believe that demons are also in our midst. But who's to say exactly what form either will take? They could be your spouse, your boss at work, even the person sitting with you... right now.
