Irresistible
- Episode aired Jan 13, 1995
- TV-14
- 45m
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Scully and Mulder hunt down a fetishist who collects pieces of the dead.Scully and Mulder hunt down a fetishist who collects pieces of the dead.Scully and Mulder hunt down a fetishist who collects pieces of the dead.
Maggie Blue O'Hara
- Young Woman
- (as Maggie O'Hara)
Kiara Hunter
- Coed
- (as Ciara Hunter)
Megan Hilty
- Deceased Girl Jessica
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDuring the opening scene (post credits), the camera pans past several gravestones. The name on one of the gravestones is Raymond Soames. Ray Soames is a character in Pilot (1993) about whom the plot revolves.
- GoofsWhen Scully and Pfaster are rolling down the stairs, as they reach the bottom step a crew hand is visible on the left hand side rising up to stop them falling into the camera.
- Quotes
Mulder: It's been said that fear of the unknown is an irrational response to the excesses of the imagination. But our fear of the everyday, of the lurking stranger and the sound of footfalls on the stairs, the fear of violent death and the primitive impulse to survive, are as frightening as any X-File; as real as the acceptance that it could happen to you.
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Horrifying X-Files Moments (2018)
- SoundtracksTrois Gymnopédies
Performed by Erik Satie
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Though I've never quite understood salt and pepper shakers myself.
Irresistible is indeed irresistible. You cannot do a casual examination of the X-Files without including this episode in your list.
Donnie Pfaster is as creepy of a villain as you'll ever find on t.v. or anywhere else. The fact that he appears to be just an ordinary guy adds to the creepiness level.
Although the case does not appear to be paranormal at first glance, a paranormal element does develop. At various times throughout the episode, even in the teaser, Donnie appears in the form of a demon.
Not only is this episode about the agents investigation of a death fetishist, it also focuses on Scully's insecurities about herself and her job. It is very odd to see Scully appear squeamish around the desecrated corpses, yet she has done numerous autopsies before this. These two stories flow side-by-side seamlessly. Mulder expresses his concern and support for his partner as she continues to shut him out.
The resolution of this episode powerfully shows Scully's reliance on Mulder as partner and friend. After watching this episode, you will find it "irresistible" not to view it again and again.
Donnie Pfaster is as creepy of a villain as you'll ever find on t.v. or anywhere else. The fact that he appears to be just an ordinary guy adds to the creepiness level.
Although the case does not appear to be paranormal at first glance, a paranormal element does develop. At various times throughout the episode, even in the teaser, Donnie appears in the form of a demon.
Not only is this episode about the agents investigation of a death fetishist, it also focuses on Scully's insecurities about herself and her job. It is very odd to see Scully appear squeamish around the desecrated corpses, yet she has done numerous autopsies before this. These two stories flow side-by-side seamlessly. Mulder expresses his concern and support for his partner as she continues to shut him out.
The resolution of this episode powerfully shows Scully's reliance on Mulder as partner and friend. After watching this episode, you will find it "irresistible" not to view it again and again.
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