Callsupernatural : Season 3 Episo...: Long-distance

: In the show, the Crocotta mimics the voices of loved ones to lure victims into a trap, eventually consuming their souls.

: Sam has to play the role of the grounded, skeptical hunter, even if it means breaking his brother's heart by proving the voice isn't their father. Long-Distance CallSupernatural : Season 3 Episo...

In this episode, Sam and Dean Winchester head to Milan, Ohio, to investigate a series of mysterious deaths. The victims all received phone calls from deceased loved ones shortly before their "accidents" or suicides. : In the show, the Crocotta mimics the

: It doesn't live in the woods; it hides in plain sight, using phone lines and computers to find its prey. Why It Matters The victims all received phone calls from deceased

: Things get personal when Dean receives a call on his cell phone from their father, John Winchester. "John" claims he has found a way for Dean to escape his demonic crossroads contract, which is set to come due in just a few weeks. The Monster: The Crocotta

While Dean is desperate to believe his father has found a loophole, Sam remains skeptical. Their investigation leads them to a , a scavenger from classical mythology that has evolved for the digital age.

: The episode plays on the chilling concept of "phone calls from the dead," a classic urban legend.