Dark Adventure Radio Theatre: The Dunwich Horror brings Lovecraft's tale to life as it might have been adapted for radio during his lifetime. In the style of The War of the Worlds, The Shadow and our own At the Mountains o... more »f Madness, Dark Adventure Radio Theatre dramatizes HPL's story with a huge cast of professional actors, exciting sound effects and thrilling original music by Troy Sterling Nies (composer for The Call of Cthulhu). Relive the excitement of 1930s radio with one of the most popular tales of the Cthulhu Mythos: The Dunwich Horror. The Whateleys are a strange, secretive family, dabbling in black magic in the hills of rural Massachusetts. Their unholy rituals give rise to an otherworldly entity capable of wiping mankind from the earth. Can a few brave scholars from Miskatonic University endure madness and horror to thwart the occult peril of The Dunwich Horror?« less
Dark Adventure Radio Theatre: The Dunwich Horror brings Lovecraft's tale to life as it might have been adapted for radio during his lifetime. In the style of The War of the Worlds, The Shadow and our own At the Mountains of Madness, Dark Adventure Radio Theatre dramatizes HPL's story with a huge cast of professional actors, exciting sound effects and thrilling original music by Troy Sterling Nies (composer for The Call of Cthulhu). Relive the excitement of 1930s radio with one of the most popular tales of the Cthulhu Mythos: The Dunwich Horror. The Whateleys are a strange, secretive family, dabbling in black magic in the hills of rural Massachusetts. Their unholy rituals give rise to an otherworldly entity capable of wiping mankind from the earth. Can a few brave scholars from Miskatonic University endure madness and horror to thwart the occult peril of The Dunwich Horror?
CD Reviews
IÄ IÄ YOG SOTHOTH!
The Timelord / Papa Rouj | 06/17/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
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The HPLHS Dark Adventure Radio Theatre presentation of The Dunwich Horror is Brilliant!
I am an avid Lovecraft fan and to put his stories to script are extremely difficult, as many lovecraftophiles know however; the HPLHS has done it again with this eldritch production. The pacing is perfect for that OTR feel, the actors do a great job of making you feel that you are really there in Dunwich as the Whateley Family (Decayed) engage in their bizarre rites and doings atop Sentinel Hill.
The goodies keep coming with the "props" that are included such as:
A map of Dunwich
A page of the dreaded Necronomicon
A passage from Whateley's diary
These guys pull out all the stops on this, one of Lovecraft's best stories.
BRAVO!!!
IÄ IÄ YOG SOTHOTH!!"
Great days of radio style & Lovercraft joy!
P. Ford | RVA | 12/02/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Picked this up for a road trip (along with the other release). Great Lovecraft story done well in the style of 30s radio dramatization. Creepy and well told. Lovecraft stories are notoriously hard to put into scripted drama, but these radio styled performances have done it quite well, and not surprising, it is done by the Lovecraft guild (or whatever the group is called). I think these people also did the fantastic silent film "Call of Cthulhu" that recently came out). Well done!"
Another gem from Dark Adventure Radio Theatre
J. W. Zorn | Chehalis, WA | 09/21/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society scores another success with their retro-style entertainment. This follow-up to their audio play 'At The Mountains Of Madness' is further proof that the HPLHS is the yardstick for adapting the works of Lovecraft to other media.
Once again capturing the feel of OTR plays, this CD is a must-have for Lovecraft fans. From the genuinely frightening performance of the story to the extras in the CD case (a map of Dunwich, a page from The Necronomicon, and newspaper clipping), 'The Dunwich Horror' by Dark Adventure Theatre is a five-star masterpiece.
The HPLHS is prepared to release another 'Dark Adventure Theatre' production, this one an adaptation of Lovecraft's 'The Shadow Out of Time'. I, for one, can hardly wait."
It just keeps getting better!
Jonathan W. Zuchowski | Utah | 08/21/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The folks down at HPLHS have done it again with yet another "radio broadcast" cd production. This time it's my all time favorite bedtime story of "The Dunwich Horror". Now you might think that just because this is my favorite story I'm going to be lenient on it. Well quite the contrary. As a fan of the written work I can be very picky about how it is translated.
For those of you who have missed the once popular radio plays of the 20's, 30's and 40's. This cd brings it all back to life. (And without the help of Herbert West I might add!)Complete with traditional foley sound effects used back in "the day". Along with a couple of commercial sponsor spots. This brings back a a healthy mix of nostalgia and modern creativity.
The story adaptation is terrific. Many scenes are brought to life through creative (yet extremely faithfull) scripting, and production. This is Lovecraft for Lovecraft fans by Lovecraft fans!
I did however note a slight "nod" to the HPLHS production of "Shoggoth on the Roof" in this particular play. And it would be prudent for me to mention it. Though it does not effect the story at all.
The cd also comes complete with a few extra printed "goodies" to add to the mood.
Overall this was a very entertaining cd. One best listened to with the lights down low or off. With your only source of illumination being that of the pale celestial neighbor that hangs in the sky. A small decantur of brandy. And your revolver handy. Though it will do you less good than the brandy.
A first class production all the way. Fans of Lovecraft will be spellbound by it's quality and adherence to the written work. I can't wait for thier next piece!
Track Listings (6) - Disc #1