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== References == | == References == | ||
* River Song has files on the [[Weeping Angel]]s in [[River Song's diary|her diary]]. | * River Song has files on the [[Weeping Angel]]s in [[River Song's diary|her diary]]. | ||
* River compares her journal to [[Book of the Weeping Angels|that]] written by [[Rastan Jovanich]]. The | * River compares her journal to [[Book of the Weeping Angels|that]] written by [[Rastan Jovanich]]. The knowledge contained in the book drove him mad. Rastan was sent to the "terrible" [[sanatorium]] of [[Dispard]], never to be seen again. Rastan's journal survived, though barely readable, and is now in River's possession. | ||
* The Weeping Angels appear as [[statue]]s, but are not in fact [[angel]]s, nor made of [[stone]], at least not all the time. | |||
* The Weeping Angels appear as [[statue]]s but are not | |||
* One [[touch]] from a Weeping Angel sends their prey to the [[past]], consuming the energy of the [[life]]s they might have led. | * One [[touch]] from a Weeping Angel sends their prey to the [[past]], consuming the energy of the [[life]]s they might have led. | ||
* The Weeping Angels are called as such since they cover their [[eye]]s as if they are [[crying]], doing so to prevent them from seeing each other. River notes that they are not [[sad]] for the suffering they cause. | * The Weeping Angels are called as such since they cover their [[eye]]s as if they are [[crying]], doing so to prevent them from seeing each other. River notes that they are not [[sad]] for the suffering they cause. | ||
* The Weeping Angels' use [[quantum-locking]] as a defense mechanism, to appear as statues whenever they are seen by any [[sentient]] being. | * The Weeping Angels' use [[quantum-locking]] as a defense mechanism, to appear as statues whenever they are seen by any [[sentient]] being. | ||
* When not observed, the Weeping Angels can move fast to catch their prey in the [[blink]] of an [[eye]]. As such, one is advised not to blink. | * When not observed, the Weeping Angels can move fast enough to catch their prey in the [[blink]] of an [[eye]]. As such, one is advised not to blink. | ||
* One cannot be sure if a Weeping Angel is not just a statue, or if a statue is a Weeping Angel. | * One cannot be sure if a Weeping Angel is not just a statue, or if a statue is a Weeping Angel. | ||
* A Weeping Angel may be statue anywhere, however old, broken or seemingly innocuous. | * A Weeping Angel may be statue anywhere, however old, broken or seemingly innocuous. | ||
* "Useful [[Spoiler]]s" for dealing with a Weeping Angel is to not turn one's [[back]], | * "Useful [[Spoiler]]s" for dealing with a Weeping Angel is to not turn one's [[back]], not to look away or to avoid blinking. | ||
* Rastan warns in his book: "that which holds the image of an Angel, becomes itself an Angel." As such, even the appearance of a Weeping Angel in a [[picture]] or on a [[television]] is dangerous. | * Rastan warns in his book: "that which holds the image of an Angel, becomes itself an Angel." As such, even the appearance of a Weeping Angel in a [[picture]] or on a [[television]] is dangerous. | ||
* [[Children]] know instinctively of the Weeping Angels, to the point of inventing [[playground]] games such as [[Grandmother's Footsteps]] to train themselves to escape them. River suggests this is why children are afraid of the [[dark]], as one cannot see the Weeping Angels there. | * [[Children]] know instinctively of the Weeping Angels, to the point of inventing [[playground]] games such as [[Grandmother's Footsteps]] to train themselves to escape them. River suggests this is why children are afraid of the [[dark]], as one cannot see the Weeping Angels there. | ||
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== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
* | * Footage from ''[[The Time of Angels (TV story)|The Time of Angels]]'', ''[[Blink (TV story)|Blink]]'', and ''[[Flesh and Stone (TV story)|Flesh and Stone]]'' is shown, as well as imagery from ''[[A Ghost Story for Christmas (webcast)|A Ghost Story for Christmas]]'', and new footage of [[River Song's diary]]. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* Victims of the Weeping Angels include [[Kathy Nightingale]], [[Billy Shipton]] ([[TV]]: ''[[Blink (TV story)|Blink]]'') and [[Julia Hardwick]]. ([[WC]]: ''[[A Ghost Story for Christmas (webcast)|A Ghost Story for Christmas]]'') | * Victims of the Weeping Angels include [[Kathy Nightingale]], [[Billy Shipton]], ([[TV]]: ''[[Blink (TV story)|Blink]]'') and [[Julia Hardwick]]. ([[WC]]: ''[[A Ghost Story for Christmas (webcast)|A Ghost Story for Christmas]]'') | ||
* River consults [[Rastan Jovanich]]'s journal. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time of Angels (TV story)|The Time of Angels | * River consults [[Rastan Jovanich]]'s journal. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time of Angels (TV story)|The Time of Angels]]'') | ||
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Revision as of 07:34, 26 April 2021
Monster File: Weeping Angels was the sixteenth story of the in universe Monster Files and the first to be presented by Alex Kingston as River Song.
Synopsis
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Plot
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Cast
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- Writer - Justin Richards
- Director - Ian Smith
- Producer - Ian Smith
References
- River Song has files on the Weeping Angels in her diary.
- River compares her journal to that written by Rastan Jovanich. The knowledge contained in the book drove him mad. Rastan was sent to the "terrible" sanatorium of Dispard, never to be seen again. Rastan's journal survived, though barely readable, and is now in River's possession.
- The Weeping Angels appear as statues, but are not in fact angels, nor made of stone, at least not all the time.
- One touch from a Weeping Angel sends their prey to the past, consuming the energy of the lifes they might have led.
- The Weeping Angels are called as such since they cover their eyes as if they are crying, doing so to prevent them from seeing each other. River notes that they are not sad for the suffering they cause.
- The Weeping Angels' use quantum-locking as a defense mechanism, to appear as statues whenever they are seen by any sentient being.
- When not observed, the Weeping Angels can move fast enough to catch their prey in the blink of an eye. As such, one is advised not to blink.
- One cannot be sure if a Weeping Angel is not just a statue, or if a statue is a Weeping Angel.
- A Weeping Angel may be statue anywhere, however old, broken or seemingly innocuous.
- "Useful Spoilers" for dealing with a Weeping Angel is to not turn one's back, not to look away or to avoid blinking.
- Rastan warns in his book: "that which holds the image of an Angel, becomes itself an Angel." As such, even the appearance of a Weeping Angel in a picture or on a television is dangerous.
- Children know instinctively of the Weeping Angels, to the point of inventing playground games such as Grandmother's Footsteps to train themselves to escape them. River suggests this is why children are afraid of the dark, as one cannot see the Weeping Angels there.
- River notes that the Weeping Angels can turn out the lights.
Story notes
- Footage from The Time of Angels, Blink, and Flesh and Stone is shown, as well as imagery from A Ghost Story for Christmas, and new footage of River Song's diary.
Continuity
- Victims of the Weeping Angels include Kathy Nightingale, Billy Shipton, (TV: Blink) and Julia Hardwick. (WC: A Ghost Story for Christmas)
- River consults Rastan Jovanich's journal. (TV: The Time of Angels)