Rendezvous in a Dark Place story

tz1985e3x25 · 1989-03-11

An old woman with an obsession with death attends funerals for entertainment. One night when an injured thief breaks into her home, she lets him die and waits for Death to come and collect him. Directed by: René Bonnière. Story by: J. Michael Straczynski.

8 total · 1 choice · 3 major · 4 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
the nature of death choice We heard that death is misunderstood, not to be feared, and in fact the only thing any one of us have left to long for in the end.
death incarnate major Barbara was paid a visit by the Grim Reaper.
facing death major Barbara discussed with the Grim Reaper about how dying people faced their own impending demises.
obsession major An old lady named Barbara had a morbid fascination with death, especially her own.
funeral rite minor The story opened with a reverend presiding over a funeral in a church.
infatuation minor Barbara gave some indications that she was romantically interested in the Grim Reaper.
mother and son minor Jason was concerned about his mother's morbid fascination with death.
robbery minor Trent was on the run for having robbed a liquor store.