The Dunwich Horror

By: H. P. Lovecraft

Narrated by: H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society

The hills of Western Massachusetts contain dark and terrible secrets. Strange families keep to themselves and practice rites of ancient and unspeakable black magic. These dreadful and unholy rituals give birth to a monstrosity beyond imagination, a monstrosity that threatens mankind itself! Can a brave handful of intrepid scholars hope to confront the otherwordly destruction of “The Dunwich Horror”?

H.P. Lovecraft's classic tale is dramatized and brought to life in the style of a 1930s radio drama, complete with a large cast of actors, original music, and thrilling sound effects.

Download the accompanying reference guide.Public Domain (P)2008 HPLHS, Inc.

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Well, they did it again. I will admit that I never made the connection between the H.P. Lovecraft Society and their incredible game aides for Chaosium's Call of Cthulhu (particularly Masks of Nyarlathotep). These are quality products ... and my word, these audio theater-like pieces are the equivalent. SUPERB acting, a touch of appropriate music and sound effects; it is as if I am at the theater watching a small modest, and yet wonderful performance. I AM HOOKED, as you should be also. Go get everything they have released, and thank me later.

Great!!

Another fine addition to these amazing stories. I love Dark Adventure Radio Theatre. I'm a huge fan of these productions.

Great story

Playing Arkham Horror LCG and about to go into Dunwich Legacy campaign. This was a great rendition of the Lovecraft story, leaving nothing out, with awesome flavour.

Entertaining and fun!

In search of a spooky short story, I found “The Dunwich Horror”, narrated by H.P. Lovecraft and a full cast on Audible. This story is considered one of the core stories of the “Cithulhu Mythos.” This is a full-scale dramatization, akin to the 1930’s radio drama series “Mercury Theater”.

The fictious town of Dunwich is in an isolated part of Massachusetts. Wilbur Whateley was born under suspicious circumstance, but it is his appearance that brings fear into the villagers. He has albino coloring, and he dons a vile odor. His grandfather, Old Whateley, is known as a sorcerer of witchcraft.

The townsfolk become up in arms when their cattle begin disappearing. The flurry with which the local whippoorwills began singing added to the angst. Furthermore, the Whateley farmhouse is frequently modified.

Wilbur attempts to secure a copy of the “Necronomicon” (the Book of the Dead, a fictional textbook of magic) when the librarian realizes he has wicked intentions. Trouble ensues. What is in the Whateley farmhouse? Why are the cattle missing? What is that noxious smell and tarry resin? And all the Whippoorwill noise! What is going on???

This was a fun audio listen, which includes the commercials which would have aired at the time. It was hilarious to listen to radio ads promoting cigarettes as “aiding in digestion”. I was thoroughly entertained for an hour and 14 minutes!! Oh bonus: According to American folklore, if you hear a whippoorwill sing near your home, it is a sign of an impending death. Others believed it was an omen that bad luck would befall you in the near future…..the mystery of the villager interest in the whippoorwills solved!

amazing!

Fantastic reading and acting! Brings the purest terror of the writings of lovecraft and puts you right into the story itself!