Midnight Matinees

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The Floodgates of Willowhill Dec 05, 2023

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, and Adapted by Lance Roger Axt with Fred Greenhalgh

Produced by William Dufris

Directed by William Dufris

Featuring the voices of Joseph Bearor, Paul Haley, Maiya Koloski, Christine Marshall, Dave Marshall, Tom Power, and Christopher Price. With your host, Sally Walker-Taylor.

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Draculer RFD, Part Two Nov 28, 2023

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 by William Dufris

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 King, and Casey Turner. With your host, Sally Walker-Taylor.

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Draculer RFD, Part One Nov 21, 2023

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 by William Dufris

Directed by William Dufris with Fred Greenhlagh

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The Horror of Walker Point Nov 14, 2023

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 Anthony Marino, "The Cremation of Sam McGee" by Robert W. Service

Produced by William Dufris

Directed by William Dufris

Featuring the voices of Eileen Avery, Paul Drinan, William Dufris, Claudia Hughes, David LaGraffe, Christine Marshall, Dave Marshall, Thomas Power, Christopher Price, and Keith Shortall. With your host, Sally Walker-Taylor.

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London After Midnight, Part Two Nov 07, 2023

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 Hall, Karim Kronfli and Abi McLoughlin. With your host, Sally Walker-Taylor.

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London After Midnight, Part One Oct 31, 2023

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, was destroyed in the MGM fire of 1965. Now the Bijou presents a special "screening" of this lost classic... and you're invited.

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

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