The Washingtonians is the twelfth episode of the second season of Masters of Horror, directed by Peter Medak. The episode is based on the short story written by Bentley Little. It details a man discovering a shocking secret about George Washington that could shatter the world's view of America forever, and the murderous brotherhood sworn to keep the secret safe. Masters of Horror is an American television series created by director Mick Garris for the Showtime cable network. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Johnathon Schaech (born September 10, 1969 in Edgewood, Maryland) is an American actor, writer, director and producer. ... Peter Medak Peter Medak (December 23, 1937) is a Hungary-born director of British and American movies. ... Venus Terzo (born Oct. ... Saul Rubinek (born July 2, 1948) is a German-born Canadian film actor, often cast as a shady professional. ... is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... The Black Cat is the eleventh episode of the second season of Masters of Horror, directed by Stuart Gordon from a screenplay by Gordon and Dennis Paoli. ... This article is about the episode from the Masters of Horror series. ... Masters of Horror is an American television series created by director Mick Garris for the Showtime cable network. ... Peter Medak Peter Medak (December 23, 1937) is a Hungary-born director of British and American movies. ... Bentley Little is the author of numerous horror novels. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and in 1789 was elected the first President of the United States of America. ...

Plot

Mike Franks (Johnathon Schaech) discovers a strange article while searching through the home of his dead grandmother — a letter that states, "I Will Skin and Eat Your Children. Upon Finishing, I Shall Fashion Tools Out of Their Bones," with the signature "G. W." He takes the letter to an expert who authenticates it as the handwriting of George Washington, and the text a self-exposé of his behavior as a murderous cannibal. That night, Franks and his family encounter members of a psychotic patriots group, with ivory teeth and dressed in Revolutionary War attire. They demand the letter, but are forced to leave by the arrival of the police. Johnathon Schaech (born September 10, 1969 in Edgewood, Maryland) is an American actor, writer, director and producer. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and in 1789 was elected the first President of the United States of America. ... Cannibal redirects here. ... The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war fought primarily between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen of her North American colonies. ...

The next day, Mike turns to Professor Harkinson (Saul Rubinek), a trusted friend and employee of the local university for information. Harkinson tells him about "the Washingtonians" and how history has been based on a false image designed to hide the truth (referring to Washington's cannibalism and the fact that Benjamin Franklin is a composite character based on the accomplishments of several lesser individuals). Franks and Harkinson are attacked by the Washingtonians and Mike is abducted and taken to Mount Vernon, the home of the killer President. Saul Rubinek (born July 2, 1948) is a German-born Canadian film actor, often cast as a shady professional. ... This article is about the American political figure. ... A composite character is a character in a fictional work that is composed of two or more individuals. ... Mount Vernon, located near Alexandria, Virginia, was the plantation home of the first President of the United States, George Washington. ...

Mike finds that they also have captured his wife Pam (Venus Terzo) and daughter Amy (Julia Tortolano). The Washingtonians reveal a history of their renowned leader. Apparently, Washington and his troops were stranded without supplies and forced to resort to cannibalism in order to survive. Washington liked the taste of human meat, having one man killed a day to satisfy him even after supplies came through. He intended to lead the country on a mission of turning everyone into cannibals much like him. Venus Terzo (born Oct. ...

Fortunately, before any of the Washingtonians can do harm to Mike and his family, Harkinson and a a team of FBI agents kill all of the Washingtonians. Hartkinson gives the letter to Mike and tells him to expose the truth to the whole world.

Changes from the novel

The Masters of Horror episode was played more for camp than the original short story's black humor, and the ending was changed. Rather than having Harkinson and his fellow rescuers be cannibalistic redcoats, police arrive with him instead and the Washingtonians are simply shot down. An epilogue was added as well, in which 6 months after events the Franks have become Vegetarians and to their deepest horror Washington's face on the United States one-dollar bill is replaced with that of George W. Bush. For the US one-dollar coin, see United States dollar coin. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the forty-third and current President of the United States of America, originally inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ...

External links

• The Washingtonians at the Internet Movie Database