The episode is notable for its heavy use of meta-humor regarding the tropes of the horror genre and the difficulty of writing.

: In a lighter secondary story, Brian starts wearing glasses to look more intellectual. Stewie becomes increasingly annoyed by Brian’s pretentiousness and spends the episode trying to destroy them. Cultural References and Themes

: The episode mocks various horror staples, including the "creepy abandoned building" trope and the specific plot beats of 1990s slasher films.

: The episode was directed by Greg Colton and written by Chris Sheridan.

The story is divided into two primary arcs involving the guys' attempt to write a movie and Stewie’s obsession with Brian’s new accessory.

: Reviews were generally mixed-to-positive; critics praised the "I Know What You Did Last Summer" parody but noted that the meta-humor about writing felt like the showrunners venting their own professional frustrations.

: It features guest appearances from Adam Levine , who appears as himself in a cutaway, and Glenn Close , who voices herself in a segment parodying Fatal Attraction .

[s14e4] Peternormal Activity ❲2024❳

The episode is notable for its heavy use of meta-humor regarding the tropes of the horror genre and the difficulty of writing.

: The episode mocks various horror staples, including the "creepy abandoned building" trope and the specific plot beats of 1990s slasher films. The episode is notable for its heavy use

: The episode was directed by Greg Colton and written by Chris Sheridan. Cultural References and Themes : The episode mocks

The story is divided into two primary arcs involving the guys' attempt to write a movie and Stewie’s obsession with Brian’s new accessory.

: It features guest appearances from Adam Levine , who appears as himself in a cutaway, and Glenn Close , who voices herself in a segment parodying Fatal Attraction .