The 1992 Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie feels like a parody of the later TV show, with differences in tone, characters, and the portrayal of Buffy.

His fear began when he woke up alone. His terror began when he realised he wasn't.

Movies and TV shows appear to be separate formats of visual media, until a truly brilliant made-for-TV movie comes along to prove otherwise.

In 28 days it began. In 28 weeks it spread. In 28 years it evolved.