Ep 9. The Night Feeder

After surviving the brutal cold in the previous episode, "The Night Feeder" takes a different approach as it dives into a more horror-based story. The episode begins with our two main characters, the caveman Spear and his unlikely companion, the Tyrannosaurus Rex called Fang, traveling through the jungle during the dark of night. They come across a village where they witness a group of creatures, known as the Night Feeder, attacking and devouring the villagers.

Their hunting style is eerily reminiscent of that of a spider's, as they use webs to trap their prey before swooping in for the kill. When Spear and Fang attempt to intervene, they too get trapped in the web and become prey for the Night Feeders.

The episode takes its time building tension as the duo tries to figure out how to escape their web prison while the Night Feeders circle around them. The horror elements are emphasized with the spine-chilling background score and the creatures' unsettling design.

As the story progresses, we witness Spear and Fang's unlikely bond grow stronger as they fight together against their captors. The fight scenes are impeccably animated, and the use of slow-motion adds cinematic flair to the already impressive visuals.

What sets "The Night Feeder" apart is the fact that it relies solely on its horror elements to carry the story. There is no dialogue throughout the entire episode, and the eerie silence adds to the already tense atmosphere.

As the episode comes to a close, the director ramps up the action as our two heroes make a break for their freedom. The ending may not be what one expects, but it is a beautiful illustration of the duo's unbreakable bond.

Overall, "The Night Feeder" showcases Genndy Tartakovsky's skill at telling a story through visuals and atmosphere alone. It's a departure from the previous episodes but still provides the same level of quality that fans of the show have come to expect.