The Dead Man story
A physician's experiment in hypnosis comes to a terrifying conclusion. Note: Based on a short story of the same name by Fritz Leiber Directed by: Douglas Heyes. Story by: Douglas Heyes.
15 total · 5 major · 10 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| medical occupation | major | Dr. Redford was a practicing physician who was experimenting with hypnosis on one of his patients. |
| remorse | major | Redford regretted killing John while John was under hypnosis. |
| second guessing one's self | major | Redford wrestled with his consciouses after he had accidentally or subconsciously killed John. |
| self-healing ability | major | John Fearing had the power to exhibit symptoms of whatever diseases he believed he had contracted. Dr. Max Redford used hypnosis to control John's abilities and give him perfect health. Dr. Redford wished to transfer this ability to others so that death itself could be conquered. |
| speculative hypnosis | major | John Fearing used hypnosis to control John's ability. |
| coping with the death of a lover | minor | Velia Redford grieved over the death of her lover John Fearing. |
| extramarital affair | minor | John Fearing was having an affair with Dr. Redford's wife, Velia. |
| husband and wife | minor | Dr. Max Redford and Velia Redford. |
| hysterical woman stereotype | minor | Velia shrieked non-stop while she ran through the house and to the chapel with the body. |
| love triangle | minor | Dr. Max Redford, John Fearing, and Velia Redford. |