If this brilliant cosmic horror show passed you by, rectify that now
The Killings at Parrish Station is a terrifying cosmic horror six-parter, which starts back in 1987 when two detectives find mangled bodies at an outback radio research station. TV columnist Bethan Ackerley is a big fan
If you haven't yet experienced the brilliance of "The Killings at Parrish Station," it's time to give it a try. This Australian crime drama, aired weekly on HBO Max in the UK, offers a unique, chilling tale set in 1987. Detective Georgia Cooke and her partner Mick Thorne are dispatched to a remote radio telescope in the outback, where they find the mutilated bodies of nine astrophysicists.
The lone survivor, Kate Reynolds, provides no explanation for the gruesome murders, leading Georgia to suspect a larger conspiracy. The investigation leads them through the station's history as a uranium mine, an ancient book called The Bone Gospel, and a modern-day mental institution where Georgia resides. As Georgia returns to the case, she finds herself entangled in a Lovecraftian nightmare, reminiscent of the 1959 Dyalatov pass incident.
The show combines elements of true-crime podcast culture with a sinister, cosmic horror, making for an enthralling watch. With six episodes, the series balances modern-day Detective Millie's charm with the grim reality of 1987. The finale, featuring the survivors' ordeal in the desert, is particularly terrifying, rivaling the chilling atmosphere of John Carpenter's "The Thing."
If you appreciate the macabre side of scientific exploration, "The Killings at Parrish Station" is a must-watch.
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