Chopped (2009)

Episode Overview

During a Halloween-inspired cooking challenge, the four chefs encounter ingredient baskets filled with references to iconic horror films that guest judge and actress Rose McGowan is familiar with. A shocking surprise in the appetizer basket evokes a memorable twist from a classic horror scene involving maggots. For the entrée, the ingredients—liver, fava beans, and Chianti—draw inspiration from one of the most chilling lines in cinematic history, while the final basket features a bubbling cauldron to add an eerie flair.