Ep 4. Drop The Needle / Really Gross Anatomy

Drop the Needle / Really Gross Anatomy is the fourth episode of the second season of the animated TV series Hotel Transylvania. The episode opens with Mavis arranging a surprise party for her father, Dracula, to celebrate his hundred and ninety-seventh birthday. To make the party a success, the guests are asked to come dressed in a new look, and Johnny supplies the tunes for the occasion. However, when he tries to play his playlist, he realizes that something is amiss with the hotel's speakers.

Meanwhile, Dracula gifts Mavis an ancient vinyl record, which he had received when he was younger. However, when they try to play it at the birthday party, they discover that the record is cursed and has the power to bring pumpkins to life. The gourds start attacking the guests, causing chaos in the hotel. Mavis suggests that they trap the pumpkins by playing music that pacifies them. However, the issue is that they don't have a working sound system.

In an attempt to fix the speaker system, Johnny and Pedro decide to climb up the tower to reach the controls. They encounter a spider with an intense dislike for music. They use their wit to come up with a plan to trap the spider by playing their tunes. The plan works, and the two gain access to the speakers. However, they trigger a massive pumpkin attack and accidentally destroy the speakers.

In the second part of the episode, Mavis, Hank, and Wendy volunteer to be part of a medical study for Dr. Gillman, a mad scientist in the hotel. The project is designed to enhance the human body's reflexes and agility. However, the trio quickly realizes that the enhanced abilities come with gruesome side effects, such as disfigured appendages, double vision, and uncontrollable saliva.

Despite the horrifying effects of the serum, Dr. Gillman tries to convince them to take another dose. The trio realizes that they need to disable the serum to stop the mad scientist from continuing with his experiments. Together, they sneak into the laboratory and plan to destroy the serum. However, they accidentally knock over a container of the serum, and it spills onto a rat, transforming it into a massive, bloodthirsty monster that starts attacking them.

Mavis, Hank, and Wendy team up to take on the monster while trying to avoid its attacks. In one instance, the monster corners them, but they are saved by Dracula, who arrives just in time to destroy the creature using his fang powers. Dr. Gillman watches in disappointment as his creation is destroyed, but Mavis reminds him of the Hippocratic Oath to do no harm. The episode ends with Dracula thanking everyone for the memorable party while Johnny reveals his new sound system, which he had set up as a surprise for the vampire on his birthday.

In conclusion, Drop the Needle / Really Gross Anatomy is a thrilling and entertaining episode of Hotel Transylvania. The episode's plot features two distinct and hilarious storylines that keep the audience engaged throughout the episode's runtime. The animation is excellent, with detailed attention paid to the characters' facial expressions, which add a layer of depth to their personalities. The voice actors give an impressive performance, making the characters come to life with their unique personalities. Overall, the experience is a delight for fans of the franchise and newcomers alike.