Masters of Horror: Sick Girl

"Sick Girl" is the tenth episode of season one of the horror anthology series Masters of Horror. It was directed by Lucky McKee and written by McKee and Sean Hood. The episode premiered on Showtime on Friday, January 13th, 2006. The episode stars Angela Bettis as Ida Teeter, a shy entomologist who nurses an unhealthy obsession with insects. Concerned that her hobby may be the cause for her lonliness, she eventually captures the attention of a young woman named Misty and the two become lovers. However, one of Ida's "pets" escapes confinement and begins growing, consuming everything it can find including the landlady's pet dog.

Notes & Trivia

 * This episode is included in the Masters of Horror Season One DVD boxset collection. It is also included on the Masters of Horror: The Complete First Season Blu-ray boxset collection. It was released as a stand-alone DVD by Starz Entertainment and Anchor Bay Entertainment on June 27th, 2006.


 * Director Lucky McKee is best known for directing the 2002 cult hit May, which also stars Angela Bettis. He also co-directed All Cheerleaders Die with Chris Sivertson and Red, which featured an appearance by A Nightmare on Elm Street star Robert Englund.


 * Includes uncredited cameo appearances by actors Jim Carrey and Winona Ryder.


 * Actor Mike McKee, who plays Professor Malcolm Wolf, is the father of director Lucky McKee.


 * This episode aired on Friday the 13th.