Mum-to-be Luz prepares for the birth of her twins in the internment camp, while Chester is oversees, looking for a missing sergeant in the US Army.

Finally, after three establishing episodes, The Terror is beginning to live up to its name, transforming from a historical drama into a proper horror show. The opening segments took the opportunity to develop the family, displace them and drop them into a hostile environment. This world building was essential so that when the focus shifts to the horror story we were already well-versed in their characters and traditions.

Chester is apparently away from the demonic dramas, he’s abroad with the US Army, using his translation skills to help find a missing sergeant. But it seems that the Japanese demons are also at work in the Pacific theatre of war, and our lead not only has to contend with casual racism within the ranks, but a possessed officer. The moment where he survives a flamethrower attack is quite remarkable – like he has a guardian demon.

But while fortune is shining on Chester, it has run out for Luz, who has broken her waters and is ready to deliver the twins. Kiki Sukezane is excellent at playing both evil spirit Yuko and the possessed midwife, trying to protect the babies. But when tragedy strikes, all hell is let loose, leading to the doctor performing a gruesome self-Caesarean.

Verdict: The Terror is now firing on all cylinders. Its slow-burn opening allows us to experience the horror with full context of the scenario, and importantly we care about these broken people, fearing what will happen next. 9/10

Nick Joy