Halloween Countdown, Day 17

[eldritchhobbit]

Celebrating its 13th year, "Out ov the Coffin" is hosted by the fabulous D.J. Ichabod. What was born as a means of spreading dark and esoteric music to the Nashville area via WRVU, broadcasting from my graduate alma mater, Vanderbilt University (Go 'Dores!), is now an spine-tingling and atmospheric podcast. Check it out for some perfect Halloween music! You won't be sorry.



Next, here's the latest trailer from the fabulous H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society for its forthcoming film adaptation of Lovecraft's The Whisperer in Darkness:

Text of the Day: Today's reading is the short story "The Cuckoo Clock" by Wesley Barefoot, which was first published in the March 1954 issue of Amazing Stories.

Teaser:
You know a murderer preys on your household—lives with you—depends on you—and you have no defence!

Read the complete story.

Download an unabridged narration from Librivox.org.

Comments

[witchcat07.livejournal.com]

The lead actor looks very familiar. Have we seen him before or have you posted this trailer before?

BTW, why did they show their monster in the trailer, that seems counterproductive.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

I've posted an earlier trailer for this, and he was also in the HPLHS's silent film The Call of Cthulhu, and I've posted trailers for that, as well.

Good question about showing the monster! I agree that keeping that more of a secret would build anticipation.

[homespunheart.livejournal.com]

Looks like a great movie! Enjoyed the short story too. Your countdown just makes October perfect!! Love everything except your icon which makes me sad :( Oh, dear! :) Hugs to you!

[witchcat07.livejournal.com]

Absolutely! Like giving a hint about the who the villain is in your mystery trailer. Why would you need to see the movie then?

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you enjoy the countdown! (And this trailer and short story!) It's such a delight to share it with you.

The icon isn't sad, it's funny! Come on... *winks at you and gives you a nudge*

Halloweenish hugs to you!