50 States of Fright season 1 episode 7 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

A local legend in taxidermy, Sebastian Kleppner, is faced with a peculiar challenge when a late-night visitor brings him an unidentified creature hit by a truck. Initially deemed beyond repair, the creature piques Kleppner's interest due to its unusual characteristics. While he expresses disdain for another taxidermist, Megan Bloom, for her sacrilegious practices, he agrees to reconsider the creature. Alone, he identifies it as a Sasquatch, smaller than expected, leading to a mysterious and foreboding interruption.

Full Episode S01E07 Recap

### Introduction - The narrator sets the scene, hinting at a darker folklore whispered rather than told. ### Taxidermy: A Calling - A woman describes taxidermy as more than a hobby or profession, but a calling. - She highlights Sebastian Kleppner's expertise, noting his multiple nominations for Taxidermist of the Year by Get Stuffed magazine. - She teases the story of Kleppner's greatest masterpiece and gravest mistake. ### A Late Visitor - Kleppner works on a piece, achieving perfection, when he's interrupted by knocks at his door. - A man, having bypassed the closed sign, insists Kleppner will want to see what he has in his truck, hinting at its unique nature. ### The Discovery - The visitor describes hitting an unknown creature near Tillamook, presenting it as something extraordinary. - They bring the creature inside, noting its unusual features and the impact of the collision. ### The Workshop - Kleppner's workshop is filled with lifelike taxidermied animals, impressing the visitor. - The visitor is cautioned not to touch the pieces as the glue hasn't cured yet. - The essence of taxidermy is discussed: capturing and preserving life's true essence. ### The Creature - Upon examination, Kleppner deems the creature beyond repair but is intrigued by its unidentified characteristics. - The visitor inquires about alternative taxidermists, leading to a mention of Megan Bloom's Creature Creations. - Kleppner expresses disdain for Bloom's work, considering it sacrilege compared to true taxidermy. ### A Proposition - Despite his initial refusal, Kleppner offers to take a second look at the creature if time permits. - The visitor, finding Kleppner odd yet likable, agrees to leave the creature and return the next day. ### The Revelation - Alone, Kleppner examines the creature more closely, identifying it as a Sasquatch, albeit smaller than expected. - His work is again interrupted by urgent knocking, leaving a sense of foreboding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is taxidermy described as in the story?

More than a hobby or profession, it's described as a calling.

Who is Sebastian Kleppner?

A highly skilled taxidermist, nominated 12 times for Taxidermist of the Year by Get Stuffed magazine.

What does the visitor bring to Kleppner?

An unidentified creature hit by his truck outside Tillamook.

What is Kleppner's initial reaction to the creature?

He is intrigued but deems it beyond repair.

How does the visitor describe the creature's impact?

As if it was hit with all four tires of his car.

What does Kleppner aim to capture through taxidermy?

The true essence of life in a moment, preserved forever.

Who is Megan Bloom?

The owner of Creature Creations, considered by Kleppner to practice a form of taxidermy that is sacrilege.

What does Kleppner offer to do with the creature?

He offers to take a second look at it if he gets a chance.

How does Kleppner identify the creature?

As a Sasquatch, specifically "Homo Sapien Cognatus," but smaller than expected.

What is the visitor's reaction to Kleppner's workshop?

He is impressed, noting the lifelike quality of the taxidermied animals.

50 States of Fright season 1 episode 7

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