Results: Don't fear the reaper
Published on 07/08/2025
The Grim Reaper dates back to the 14th century, typically depicted as skeletal in a hooded robe carrying a scythe. In movies, this is not always the case, and sometimes a humorous spin put on the character...
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The Seventh Seal - a 1957 Swedish film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman. Features a knight (Max Von Sydow) playing chess with Death (Bengt Ekerot). Ever feel you were playing a 'game' with Death?
Yes
13%
264 votes
No
50%
1002 votes
Not Applicable
23%
465 votes
Undecided
13%
269 votes
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Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey - in this follow-up to their Excellent Adventure, Bill and Ted wind up dead, and meet Death. Patterned on his appearance in The Seventh Seal. The guys play a series of games with him, joke being he always looses. Let's say you did play a game with Death, would you have one you'd think you could win? Let us know in replies.
Yes
10%
208 votes
No
32%
647 votes
Undecided
21%
427 votes
Not Applicable
36%
718 votes
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Monty Python's The Meaning of Life - "Mr. Death is a Reaper". In this scene, Death (John Cleese) shows up at private party to inform the hosts and guests they are dead, but get's rather frustrated at their reaction. Begs the question have you ever had salmon mousse?
Yes
10%
202 votes
No
65%
1302 votes
Undecided
25%
496 votes
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Death Takes a Holiday - wondering why people fear him, Death (Frederic March) takes on human form as Prince Sirki to experience human existence. This one a romantic drama based on an Italian stage play. Later re-made as Meet Joe Black with Brad Pitt. Do you find it fun when personifications of concepts like Death or God take a break?
Yes
20%
397 votes
No
21%
425 votes
Undecided
25%
507 votes
Not Applicable
34%
671 votes
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