Director of Photography John McPherson
Written by Craig Buck; Produced by Robert Bennett Steinhauer & Jeff Freilich;
Directed by Richard Milton
A town is under the grip of perpetual belief in the power of Voodoo, on the one side driven by the malicious pair of ex-cons who masquerade as a mythical figure called Babalao - one with supposedly great command over the spirit world - and on the other side a legitimate doctor (whom David is assisting in a medical capacity) who has to operate under the pretense of being affiliated with Voodoo control in order to attract the trust of the locals. The 'Babaloa' and his comrade are aware that support, and with it the financial benefits, is being drawn away from him and to the doctor and thus endeavour to re-orientate people's allegiance with the assistance of Voodoo spirits and magic...
An over-scored episode, the sometimes near constant carnival music is distracting, though this is in emphasis of the Mardi Gras backdrop. Hulk's trousers were clearly covering up too much skin in previous episodes by the looks of this one (!) but his appearances here are destructive and consequently quite enjoyable. The second arrival is particular is a good one, set inside the lavishly decorated, dimly lit abode of the Babaloa as a crowd of people are gathered to witness the man's apparent power. David's dramatic attempts to bring a non-superstitious viewpoint to the people appear to be ultimately successful, however, it is ironic when one considers that the fact that they then witness the Hulk smashing the place following a Voodoo ceremony would more likely have embedded their belief in demonic forces than dispel it.
Written by Craig Buck; Produced by Robert Bennett Steinhauer & Jeff Freilich;
Directed by Richard Milton
A town is under the grip of perpetual belief in the power of Voodoo, on the one side driven by the malicious pair of ex-cons who masquerade as a mythical figure called Babalao - one with supposedly great command over the spirit world - and on the other side a legitimate doctor (whom David is assisting in a medical capacity) who has to operate under the pretense of being affiliated with Voodoo control in order to attract the trust of the locals. The 'Babaloa' and his comrade are aware that support, and with it the financial benefits, is being drawn away from him and to the doctor and thus endeavour to re-orientate people's allegiance with the assistance of Voodoo spirits and magic...
An over-scored episode, the sometimes near constant carnival music is distracting, though this is in emphasis of the Mardi Gras backdrop. Hulk's trousers were clearly covering up too much skin in previous episodes by the looks of this one (!) but his appearances here are destructive and consequently quite enjoyable. The second arrival is particular is a good one, set inside the lavishly decorated, dimly lit abode of the Babaloa as a crowd of people are gathered to witness the man's apparent power. David's dramatic attempts to bring a non-superstitious viewpoint to the people appear to be ultimately successful, however, it is ironic when one considers that the fact that they then witness the Hulk smashing the place following a Voodoo ceremony would more likely have embedded their belief in demonic forces than dispel it.
Number of Fists: ***
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