Pazuzu Today marks the anniversary of the death of Mercedes McCambridge, American actress (1916-2004) Actress of radio, stage, film and television, Carlotta Mercedes Agnes McCambridge was titled “the world’s greatest living radio actress” by none other than the mighty Orson … Continue reading →
Lights Out Old Time Radio show (1934 – 1947) Adhesive tape, stuck together and pulled apart, simulated the sound of a man’s or woman’s skin being ripped off. Pulling the leg off a frozen chicken gave the illusion of an … Continue reading →
Horror and suspense The horror genre was very effective on radio because of the gruesome and frightening images that could be suggested by purely aural means. One of the earliest radio horrors was The Witch’s Tale, which debuted in May … Continue reading →
Old time radio often called “otr” refers to radio shows from the early days of radio broadcasting. The term usually applies to dramas, comedies, mystery shows, westerns and variety shows that were acted out by professional actors and sent out … Continue reading →
2,000 Plus (Science fiction. 1950-52) Adventures By Morse (Another Carlton Morse thriller) Appointment With Fear (British version of Suspense) BBC Productions (Modern radio dramas w/ sci-fi or horror themes) Believe It Or Not (15 and 30 minute weird facts) … Continue reading →
TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT (GMT +1) on Dark Arts Horror Radio A very special treat in honour of the birthdays this week of the great Vincent Price, the wonderful Peter Cushing and the marvellous Christopher Lee. Vincent Price narrates A Graveyard … Continue reading →
In the event of Global economic meltdown, political upheaval or nuclear catastrophe our single lifeline of communication would not be smartphones, the internet or TV but RADIO. Relatively simple analoguie technology, easy and cheap to build and reliable! You have been warned …! … Continue reading →
Peter Wilton Cushing, OBE (26 May 1913 – 11 August 1994) would be 101 years old today Monday 26th May 2014. To celebrate the event Dark Arts Horror Radio presents a non-stop 24 hour Horror Fest of Classic ghost stories, … Continue reading →