Death in the Morning story
Sir Ian Masterson, a rich landowner, marries Karen. Upon moving into the house, Karen has an uneasy feeling and confides in their neighbour that the place is haunted. Directed by: John Gorrie. Story by: Zia Kruger.
13 total · 6 major · 7 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| black magic | major | Paul had such books and it turned out that Linda had used a spell from one of his book to curse Karen. |
| father and son | major | Sir Ian's son Paul came home from university for a visit. |
| feeling of inadequacy | major | Karen felt like she wasn't up to the task of being a snobbish British Lord's wife. |
| hexes and curses | major | Karen thought there might have been a curse on the house. It turned out that Linda had tried to put a black magic curse on Karen. |
| husband and wife | major | Sir Ian Masterson and Karen Masterson. Duncan Larch and Linda Larch. |
| romantic jealousy | major | Linda hated Karen, probably over Ian marrying Karen instead of her. |
| alcohol abuse | minor | The maid told Karen that Duncan drank too much. |
| domestic violence | minor | Duncan asked Karen whether Linda had been telling her that Duncan sometimes beat Linda up. |
| ghost | minor | Karen thought there was an evil spirit who wanted her gone, but it turned out to be Linda. |
| horseback riding | minor | Linda was an avid equestrian. |