What makes this episode so scary is the way in which it taps intothe feeling of a paralysis nightmare.

From the very beginning of the episode,Willows isolation sets a nightmarish stage.

The audience knows something supernatural is happening, butfor Willow, it just feels like she’s been abandoned.

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This episode shines as a pivotal chapter that pushes each character’s arc forward.

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Camden Toy as Gnarl on ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'

Alyson Hannigan as Willow in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'

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A young woman, destined to slay vampires, demons and other infernal creatures, deals with her life fighting evil, with the help of her friends.

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