I’m A Hardcore Horror Fan, But One Buffy Episode Scares Me More Than Any Movie

For all the brutal kills, supernatural showdowns, and bloodthirsty villains that Buffy the Vampire Slayer served up over its seven-season run, the scariest Buffy episode to me is the one I least expected. As someone who has grown up obsessing over the darkest corners of horror - from Cronenberg to Carpenter - I thought I was immune to the creepy curveballs that TV could throw my way. Then I saw “Go Fish.” Nestled late in season 2, it’s an episode most remember for being monster-of-the-week filler, but underneath the surface (literally), it's a body horror nightmare hiding in plain sight. It’s chilling, disturbing, and loaded with effects that still hold up today.