Summary
Squidward attempts to scare SpongeBob with the legend of the Hash-Slinging Slasher during a graveyard shift at the Krusty Krab, only for the situation to spiral into genuine terror.
Highlights
The Legend of the Hash-Slinging Slasher00:00:00
Squidward tells SpongeBob a spooky story about the Hash-Slinging Slasher, detailing signs of his arrival including flickering lights, a phantom phone call, and the appearance of a ghost bus.
Graveyard Shift Paranoia00:02:44
During a 3:00 AM shift, the events described in the legend begin to manifest at the Krusty Krab, causing Squidward to panic as he insists he is not the one behind the mysterious occurrences.
The Arrival of the Real Slasher00:04:11
A mysterious figure arrives, leading Squidward and SpongeBob to believe the Slasher has finally appeared. However, the figure turns out to be a normal applicant looking for a job, leading to a final reveal about the source of the flickering lights.