The Hellgramite Method

November 5, 1988
22 min
3.5/5
Season 3 - Episode 7: The Hellgramite Method

Season 3 - Episode 7: The Hellgramite Method

The Hellgramite Method - Episode 7

Overview

An alcoholic, Miley Judson, is approached by a doctor who offers to provide him with a unique cure. Desperate, Judson agrees and is secretly given a "hellgramite" insect. The insect in his stomach will keep him sober no matter how much he drinks, and will feed on any alcohol he does drink. The more Judson drinks, the larger it will get until it is fatal. Judson can stop drinking, but if he does the insect will force him through terrible withdrawal pains until it goes into hibernation. Judson manages to make it, and offers a card for the doctor to another alcoholic buddy.

Episode Information

TV Show

The Twilight Zone

Season

Season 3

Episode Number

7

Air Date

November 5, 1988

Runtime

22 minutes

Rating

3.5/5

Guest Stars

Timothy Bottoms

Timothy Bottoms

Julie Khaner

Julie Khaner

Alec Willows

Alec Willows

Illya Woloshyn

Illya Woloshyn

Chad Judson

Crew

G

Gilbert M. Shilton

Director