This "Graveyard Rats" episode begins as a typical 'back in the century grave robbers in horror I have seen countless times before' but starts to change quickly. I find that was good as it went into the issue of who is the actual grave robber and why. Sure, to some, it may seem like a tired premise, but in sticking with it, finding out the competition in the cemetery's grave robbing was creepy and crazy - and I liked it!
I like a good tale that encompasses lots of rats, underground mazes/tunnels, greed, and ancient stories of a coven buried with some riches. It was suitable for an anthology series where this episode centered on them.
When the caretaker Masson enters the picture, you'll know there are double dealings and thievery in that he has to owe someone something afoot. For me, that wasn't the issue; it was discovering what was prompting him from stealing from the dead in the (18th Century?) to paying off his debt. He says it's "The rats..." and how he has to steal from the bodies before they do; hence the debts he has incurred will be paid. Of course, his creditor doesn't believe him, and this tale - is about just that.
And the end is predictable for horror fans, but it still presents a good ride. This was one of the better episodes of this series.
I like a good tale that encompasses lots of rats, underground mazes/tunnels, greed, and ancient stories of a coven buried with some riches. It was suitable for an anthology series where this episode centered on them.
When the caretaker Masson enters the picture, you'll know there are double dealings and thievery in that he has to owe someone something afoot. For me, that wasn't the issue; it was discovering what was prompting him from stealing from the dead in the (18th Century?) to paying off his debt. He says it's "The rats..." and how he has to steal from the bodies before they do; hence the debts he has incurred will be paid. Of course, his creditor doesn't believe him, and this tale - is about just that.
And the end is predictable for horror fans, but it still presents a good ride. This was one of the better episodes of this series.