Synopsis
In the chilling episode Black Death, Charles and Nora find themselves lost on a desolate road during a fierce storm. Their car stalls, leaving them stranded miles from their destination. Determined to find help, they venture out into the rain, hoping to reach a nearby farmhouse. They encounter a strange man who reluctantly leads them to the home of a reclusive scientist.
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