Synopsis
When the Reaper Calls - A Comedy Thriller
Published by Samuel French Ltd
2 Male 3 Female
Victor has turned into a wild hedonist in keeping with his belief that "when you're dead, you're dead", while Harlan has become a dull Stoic, leading a strict unemotional existence in preparation for the afterlife
They are on holiday with their long-suffering wives in the Canadian wilderness, and Victor has devised a prank which he believes will prove the falseness of Harlan's philosophy and shake him out of his passionless state - but the prank goes horribly wrong
After a heated argument a shot is fired, and one of the professors lies dead!
But this is far from the end of the story. In fact, the nightmare is just beginning ...
A highly entertaining, scary tale that will keep audiences laughing, gasping and guessing thoughout
" ... a unique blend of chilling suspense and riotous humour ... " ~ Stratford Beacon-Herald
" ... a top-notch comedy-thriller with razor-sharp dialogue ... " ~ The Independent [Canada]
Cast -
Professor Victor Pierce: playful, handsome; late 20s to early 40s
Dora Pierce: his wife, angry, surly; late 20s to early 40s
Professor Harlan Brandstater: softly-spoken, staid; late 20s to early 40s
Colleen Brandstater: his wife, endearingly innocent; early 20s
Officer McGuire: female police officer, earnest, humourless; early 20s