-(announcer) The greatest battle
one can ever fight is the one that takes place
within the mind. Perspective, perception,
and control are the weapons used
in this particular conflict. BlackBoxTV Presents: Inside. -On your feet. The doctor wants to see you. Let's go, I said. No trouble, now. [light bulb buzzes] -(doctor)
You're suffering from a condition known as
multiple personality disorder. [overlapping voices] -[man singing]:
That's my name too -(man)
Just let them die. -(doctor) Without a na
me,
you can't know who you really-- -(man)
Guess again. My name is-- [overlapping voices] -(doctor)
But there are others here, as well. Jonathon, Heather, Thomas,
Harris, Joey, and Bo. For weeks now, we've been talking. You've introduced me to
a lot of different people. -(girl)
Why is that lady here? -(doctor)
Each with a different name. -(man) She's one of them.
-(doctor) So, my question is, who am I speaking to now?
-[growls] That doesn't matter. What matters is,
how do I get out of this place
? -(man)
Intimidation won't work. -Next week,
you're up for evaluation. If it goes well, you'll qualify for
a supervised release program, and eventually parole. -I am so sorry, doctor.
I've done horrible things. -(man) No, no, deny everything,
confess nothing! -(girl) I saw him do the bad things.
-I'll take your head off! -(doctor)
It's good you want to change. The only way you can
get better is if you-- -You work for the government. You're inside my head. You can read my thoughts. I'm being hel
d here against my will! -You are here
because the alternate cells inside your head
have taken control. -[laughing]
That's hilarious. Wait, are you a real doctor?
Give me a break! [laughs] -I know who I am.
-Then tell me. -[singing]:
John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt That's my name, too [girl joins in]:
Whenever we go out The people always shout There goes John Jacob
Jingleheimer Schmidt [all arguing] -Stop talking! -[scatting]
-You'll never amount to nothing. Never have, never will. -[singing]:
Ge
ntly down the stream Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily Life is but a D -D. You said D.
Does your name start with a D? -[singing]: That's my name, too
-I want outta here! -D is for...
[voices continue] -You can't teach
an old dog new tricks. -[laughs]
-D is for what? -We need help! -I just need to sleep! -What good are you?
-Stop yelling! [voices intensifying] -Enough!
[voices stop] All of you, quiet! I am here to help you. But I can't do that
if you won't listen. The only way you're getting
out
of here is if we work together. Now, you were going to say something. Go ahead. -D is for Daniel. My name is Daniel. [eerie music plays] -Good to have you back, Daniel. -Thank you, doctor. It's good to be back. -It's been a long time. -Yes, it has. -Now we can get back to work. -[sighs, sniffles] Hello, Daniel. I'm Dr. Blake. As you know, you'll be up
for evaluation next week, and if you don't mind,
I'd like to ask you a few questions. So, how are we feeling today? -I feel fine... doctor. Capti
oned by StreamCaptions.com -(announcer)
Question of the week: how would you
best describe yourself to someone who's never met you?
Comments
One of my favorite endings of any episode on BlackBoxTV.
favorite episode you've ever made! great acting, story, & twist! good job tony
Thank you so much man! Really glad ur liking the new episodes!
For the people who don't get it, the guy has multiple personality disorder but the female doctor he was talking to who finally helped him wasn't really one of the doctors, she was another one of the personalities in his mind. So he isn't really better. It's just one of his personalities helping him
I really liked this one. I was not expecting the ending at all. I thought the Dr. was just playing along with Daniel when she addressed the voices, not that she could actually see them. He created another personality just to be able to escape. Brilliant!
Depending on how you look at it, he COULD be getting better. The Doctor said 'it's been a long time', so she could be the sane side of Daniel finally breaking through after so much batshit crazy being in control for a long time.
I wish this was a movie
I have DID, and the way the voices operate are pretty accurate. But you can't really see them. You might feel their presence from time to time though.. And you can imagine how they would behave if they were in the room with you. But since this does not have a back story, to why and how he got there, it can make others think that people with DID, are a danger to society or can't function like other people. When the thing is, people with DID function and behave, just as other members of society, just in a much more complex and difficult way. And the damaging stereotype of that serial killers have said "The voices in my head told me to do so!" Is in almost all of the cases, not true. That have been something that the murderers have said, in order to maybe not get death penalty or end up in jail. The last thing people with DID, and people who are already struggling with just keeping it all together, are the damaging stigma. We are already using the highest survival function to stay alive, the least you can do, is to be open minded and not judge us, based of little or no information. And please! Do not be afraid of asking questions if you meet somebody with a rare mental disorder. It is much better to get answers, instead of going around wondering and making up answers in your own head. Thankssss
So that lady wasn't the real doctor. She was just one of Daniel's alternate personalities, and finally got back into his head again. That man who came into the room at the end is the real doctor. It works if you look at it in a different perspective.
this is one of the most powerful pieces I've seen since i started watching blackboxtv. I started watching when they made their slenderman video, and backtracked through and watched the entirety of Silverwood. Now seeing this, taking a look at the horrors of the mind, rather than the horrors of the supernatural, it strikes a chord that chills to the bone. BlackBoxTV, you continue to impress, amaze, and disturb in the best way. Keep on doing what you do.
What an amazing perspective on MPD, makes it easier for people who have never dealt with mental illness to understand how serious it is. So many people doubt the legitimacy of mental illness but an insight like this demonstrates just how hard it is to deal with one. This is probably my new favourite episode, I love how bbtv can give such a deep meaning to a story while still scaring the shit out of most of the viewers ;) Great job Tony + team on another amazing episode. Batman 3
Love it. No special effects, just really talented actors.
Wow! The acting in this one is spectacular. It's remarkable how perfectly in sync the actors can say their lines, down to the last breath and inflection.
officially my favorite blackbox short
DUUUUUUDE! This gives me a whole new perspective of the multiple personality disorder!
...This is absolutely amazing. Brilliant work!
Now THAT was an awesome episode. I haven't been this shook by an episode since Not Tonight. The storyline, the acting. Fantastic. There was a slight hiccup w/ the diagnosis "Multiple Personality Disorder". That is an antiquated diagnosis. It is Dissociative Identity Disorder. But the way it was portrayed was perfect! ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. Also, I have such a crush on Jeremy Sisto. <3 SUCH A CRUSH! Fantastic acting and story just brilliant. Ok, I'll stop gushing.
Absolutely best Black Box episode ever! Even after she told all of them to be quiet, you got the sense she was just humoring his disorder and calming him down. Then she started speaking for him ...
How do these not get more views?!!!! They're amazing!!!
Oh my I love Jeremy Sisto. He's such an enigmatic actor with such beauty. He captivated me years ago in the film May. I absolutely am obsessed with your channel ❤️ all of the films are amazingly good. I'm hooked.