The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

A college assistant takes a deceased female cadaver from the laboratory and places it in his flat‑mate's dormitory as a prank intended to frighten him while he is sober. The joke quickly spirals out of control, leading to disastrous consequences.

The Cadaver is a programme presented as an episode, falling within the broader category of television content. Its title suggests a focus on a single, self‑contained story rather than an ongoing series, and the format is that of a typical episode‑length production. In this particular instalment, a college aide decides to borrow a cadaver – a deceased female body – from the university laboratory. He then places the corpse inside his roommate’s dormitory with the intention of giving his flat‑mate a fright that will force him to stay sober. The plan, meant as a macabre joke, quickly spirals out of control, turning the intended prank into a disastrous situation. The narrative centres on the uneasy dynamic between the two students, the illicit use of a laboratory specimen, and the unintended consequences that follow the aide’s misguided attempt at intimidation. The setting remains confined to the campus and the dorm, keeping the focus tight on the characters’ reactions to the shocking discovery. Overall, the episode delivers a concise, unsettling scenario that hinges on a single ill‑conceived stunt. By limiting the story to this one reckless act and its fallout, the programme maintains a clear, straightforward structure without veering into additional subplots or extraneous details.