“Shawn! What are we doing here?” 27 August 2020
An old friend asks Shawn and Gus for help. He’s reopening the old summer camp from the boys’ youth. One of his new counselors has gone missing. Before you can say “pineapple”, Shawn and Gus find themselves face-to-face with an axe-welding maniac.
What an absolutely wonderful episode! As a long time fan of Friday the 13th, Tuesday the 17th hits every mark perfectly. From the title sequence, music cues, various set-pieces, the camp setting, the filming style, jump scares, and the storyline, the slasher tropes are played to perfection. Not only does it take elements from Friday the 13th, but old-school horror fans will undoubtedly notice bits from April Fool’s Day long before Shawn points it out. And, if I’m not mistaken, there’s even a small bit from Texas Chainsaw Massacre. It’s easily one of the creepiest, and most fun, episodes in Psych’s run.
9/10
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