The X-files 2x3 - : "Blood" is often cited for its commentary on "going postal" and the influence of government-sponsored technology on the human psyche. Viewing Guide Genre : Sci-Fi, Mystery, Thriller. Rating : TV-14. : The killers all experience intense hallucinations triggered by electronic displays (digital watches, microwave ovens, ATM screens) that flash commands such as "KILL 'EM ALL" . The X-Files 2x3 : Mulder eventually discovers that the town’s crops are being sprayed with an experimental pesticide called LSDM. This chemical, when combined with high levels of adrenaline and exposure to electronic signals, causes the victim's phobias to manifest as violent commands. : "Blood" is often cited for its commentary The X-Files episode (Season 2, Episode 3) is a "Monster-of-the-Week" installment that originally aired on September 30, 1994. Directed by David Nutter and written by Glen Morgan and James Wong, the story explores themes of subliminal messaging and mass hysteria. Episode Overview The X-Files episode (Season 2, Episode 3) is : The staccato musical beats that accompany the flashing electronic messages, which are designed to enhance the episode's sense of paranoia. In Franklin, Pennsylvania, a series of violent incidents occur where seemingly normal citizens suddenly go on killing sprees. Agent Mulder investigates the scene after a man is found dead in a high-rise elevator, while Agent Scully—performing a solo autopsy—is consulted via email. Key Plot Points : Writer Glen Morgan drew from his own hematophobia (fear of blood) and the real-world controversy surrounding malathion spraying in California.