The would-be producer of the movie adaptation of Jessica's latest book dies.The would-be producer of the movie adaptation of Jessica's latest book dies.The would-be producer of the movie adaptation of Jessica's latest book dies.
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- Caroline Pryce
- (as Lar Park Lincoln)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJessica investigates a murder on the set of Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960). In the opening credits there is a burst of the theme tune from Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) and a man that looks like Hitchcock crosses the street. This is a nod to the cameos that Hitchcock made in most of his films.
- GoofsWhen Jessica looks out of the Bates house's kitchen window she sees the motel below. The kitchen is at the back of the house and faces away from the motel.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Ben Miller: So what do you think about this place now? I was right, wasn't I? Of all the places for a murder to take place, it would happen here.
Jessica Fletcher: I disagree. Pain, anger, murder, they have no borders, no geography. What happened here was simply another chapter in the sad tragedy of human affairs. I mean, it could've happened anywhere. No, Ben, there's nothing wrong with that house. It isn't evil or strange. It's just a set.
Ben Miller: Maybe so.
Jessica Fletcher: [noticing curtains move] Ben, is- is anyone supposed to be inside there?
Ben Miller: No. We locked it up good and tight. Why?
Jessica Fletcher: Never mind.
- ConnectionsFeatures Psycho (1960)
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
After three wonderful episodes in a row in "The List of Yuri Lermentov", "Danse Diabolique" and "The Witch's Curse" (especially "Danse Diabolique"), "Incident in Lot 7" is still a well above-average episode, elevated especially for its atmosphere. Does it have the most inspired plot and mystery in the world? No, a little bland and lacking in surprises generally on that front. Does it have the best guest support acting? No, there has certainly been worse before and since but after such great casting in the previous three episodes there was not much that was exceptional on display although still very competent.
The standout in the guest support cast is Paula Prentiss, who is actually very good and has a ball as the actress intending to base her character on Jessica herself. Angela Lansbury as always carries the episode faultlessly.
"Incident in Lot 7" has three notable things about it. One is the atmosphere, which is quite creepy in parts. Two is the setting and use of the Psycho house, which does give the chills and creeps. Three is the denouement which is very clever and not just the best and most memorable thing plot-wise of the episode but to me it's one of Season 8's better denouements.
Production values are high in quality as to be expected, with slick photography and a great setting. The music has energy and has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune.
Writing is tight, thought-provoking and typically amiable and the characters and chemistry are good fun.
Overall, above average but could have been better. 7/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- Oct 24, 2017
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- Psycho House, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(The entire episode is centered on the house & the Hitchcock film)
- Production company
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