Midnight Matinees

You know the story: the cruel Prince Prospero and his closest... and wealthiest... friends and acquaintances attempt to escape the "Red Death" that ravishes the countryside by hiding away from the rest of the world, throwing a lavish event celebrating all things hedonistic, only to be visited by a mysterious partygoer on a mission. Now experience Poe's classic chiller from a wholly different point...

"The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as best I could, but when he ventured on indirect insult... I vowed revenge." And thus begins Montresor's rather memorable tale of wine, walls, and DIY carpentry. Written by Edgar Allan Poe Adapted and Directed by Lance Roger Axt Featuring the voices of Aaron Abano, Lance Roger Axt, Sally Clark, Adam Henderson, and Eric Pollins. With your host, Sally...

Three men heading to a lighthouse to pick up a man seeking a story. One man heading underground seeking knowledge. Open the doors to the unknown... what's behind them may not be what they... or you... are expecting. Welcome back to the Bijou. "The Nephews" was written by Rick Hautala, and "The Statement of Randolph Carter" by HP Lovecraft Produced by William Dufris Adapted and Directed by William...

Samantha lives in the town of Faulkesville, where the sweet smell of apple blossoms fill in the air, the teenagers waste their afternoons at the Drive-Thru, kids still make the most out of that tire swing at the lake… and no one… absolutely no one… speaks of the evil that lives at the edge of town. Our season finale, presented ad-free: "The Floodgates of Willowhill". Written by Mary SanGiovanni Ad...

Presenting the conclusion of "Draculer RFD". Y'all come back now, y'hear? "Draculer RFD" was created by William Dufris, and written by MJ Willson Produced and Directed by William Dufris with Fred Greenhlagh Featuring the voices of Harlan Baker, Peter Berkrot, Kate Davis, William Dufris, Corey Gagne, Adam Henderson, Karen Lundh, Christopher Price, Michael Rafkin, Dennis St. Pierre, Wendy Tremont Ki...

It’s "Kolchak the Night Stalker" meets "The Andy Griffith Show", as tonight’s creature feature proves that horror writers really do have a sense of humor. We’re going down… waaay down South… for "Draculer RFD".  "Draculer RFD" was created by William Dufris, and written by MJ Willson Produced and Directed by William Dufris with Fred Greenhlagh Featuring the voices of Harlan Baker, Peter Berkrot, Ka...

In this play-within-a-play it’s Halloween in Portland, ME. And from the safety of a public radio studio the Rocky Coast Radio Theater is about to premiere a tribute audio drama to Stephen King only to find themselves besieged by…the undead? And what's a feature without a short? We open with a special work of horror poetry, "The Cremation of Sam McGee"... "The Horror of Walker Point" was written by...

Presenting the conclusion of "London After Midnight". Adapted by Lance Roger Axt and Kenton Hall Produced by Lance Roger Axt, Jack Bowman & Kenton Hall Directed by Jack Bowman and Kenton Hall Original Score by Kenton Hall and Brett Richardson Starring Art Malik and Dan Starkey. Featuring the voices of David K. Barnes, David Bickerstaff, Jack Bowman, Cliff Chapman, Sarah Dorsett, Beth Eyre, Kenton...

Five years before our story begins, wealthy Englishman Roger Balfour committed suicide at his country estate. But there are those in his family who harbor dark suspicions… especially in light of the new tenants… who you’ll meet soon enough. Originally directed by Tod Browning and starring Lon Chaney, the last known print of "London After Midnight", long considered the holy grail of silent films, w...

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