From Season 3, Episode 7 Review: "Rosemary’s Hysteria?"
Episode 7 delves into unsettling territory as Fatima grapples with the reality of not being pregnant, an outcome that leaves her on edge and lashing out at those around her. Boyd and Kristi try to diagnose her symptoms. Still, their escalating argument only adds to the tension, underscoring Boyd’s growing frustration in being the designated leader but often without answers as it seems the town is always changing. It is always revealing new ways to toy with its captive residents’ minds.
Jasper and Victor Victor’s storyline is equally intense as he struggles to communicate with Jasper, the dummy, hoping for a breakthrough. His frustration boils over, and he begins to hit Jasper, his father intervenes, showing concern for his son’s deteriorating state. His father is new to the town and even with all that he has seen, he still hasn’t come to grips that just maybe the dummy does have answers.
Colony House and the Haunted Camera At Colony House, Elgin attempts to cheer up Fatima by crafting a wind chime for her. Amidst this, the plot of the camera thickens as it becomes apparent that the camera can take pictures by itself. Not only can it take pictures, but it can communicate with them.
Marielle tries to console Fatima, reassuring her that her distress might be the town’s influence, not her own mind unraveling. Fatima’s frustration is palpable, especially as she questions the source of her cravings, which feels more disturbing given the absence of a pregnancy.
She later succumbs to the pain of her stomach collapsing on itself from hunger. We, the viewers, see it as does Fatima. She wails in agony but when Ellis rushes in there is no sign of a collapsing abdomen. After he tries reassuring her she goes off the green house to gorge on rotted fruit where Tilly again catches her offering to help her.
The Town Boyd and Donna contemplate Fatima’s behavior, questioning whether it could be the town’s strange energy affecting her. Boyd is particularly alarmed, recalling his late wife’s downward spiral, and fears Fatima may be heading down a similar path. Donna, concerned for both Fatima and Ellis, debates whether the couple should remain at Colony House, fearing the strange atmosphere is worsening Fatima’s mental state.
The Village in the Woods Meanwhile, as Tabatha forages with other townsfolk, she encounters Jade and Ethan, who recount her childhood memories of a mysterious place. This memory begins to entwine with the episode’s larger theme of memory and madness, hinting that Tabatha’s past might hold secrets linked to the village’s eerie forces.
The Cellar Elgin’s storyline grows darker when he’s lured to a cellar by a Polaroid that mysteriously appears from the camera. Driven by curiosity, he explores further, encountering a disturbing scene—a decaying corpse and the haunting, Kimono Woman, with whom he now holds conversation and seems comfortable doing so.
Conclusion The final scene leaves viewers questioning Fatima’s grasp on reality. The episode’s a slow burner. While the mystery deepens, some viewers may find themselves eager for concrete answers, hoping the season’s final episodes will provide more clarity and a hook for next season.
Overall, Episode 7 scores a solid 7/10, delivering intrigue and suspense but leaving fans impatient for a few puzzle pieces to fit by the season’s end.
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