As Constable Crabtree indulges in theories about Haitian "bokors" and a rising zombie army, Detective Murdoch pursues a more scientific explanation. The investigation reveals that the "zombies" are actually brain-damaged men, victims of illegal lobotomy experiments conducted by the villainous . Production & Themes
(Season 7, Episode 5) is a horror-tinged installment of Murdoch Mysteries that originally aired on October 28, 2013 . Directed by series star Yannick Bisson , the episode blends the show's signature Victorian forensic science with a "zombie" mystery inspired by real medical history. Plot Summary [S7E5] Murdoch of the Living Dead
Directed by Yannick Bisson, this was his fourth time in the director's chair for the series. As Constable Crabtree indulges in theories about Haitian
Mike Shara reprises his role as the mad psychiatrist Dr. Luther Bates (who first appeared in the interactive web series Nightmare on Queen Street ). Directed by series star Yannick Bisson , the
The story begins with the discovery of Harriet Fuller’s body on a riverbank near Corktown. The primary suspect is her husband, Jeremiah Fuller , who was known for being abusive. However, the investigation takes a surreal turn when Jeremiah is found to be officially dead according to city records—yet is walking around in a docile, near-mindless state.
The episode draws inspiration from the early 20th-century development of lobotomies and Victorian-era morality regarding mental health treatment.