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Masque of the Red Death Dec 31, 2025

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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 of view: that of the evening's entertainment. Our season finale...

Written by Edgar Allan Poe

Adapted by MJ Willson from a concept by William Dufris

Produced and Directed by William Dufris with Fred Greenhlagh

Featuring the voices of Harlan Baker, William Dufris, Corey Gagne, Adam Henderson, Jen Hodgson, Paul Hodgson, Michael Howard, Caroline Keller, David LaGraffe, Alison Larkin, Daniel Noel, Jay Piscopo, Donna Postel, Lisa Stathoplos, and Tony Reilly. With your host, Sally Walker-Taylor.

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The Cask of Amontillado Dec 31, 2025

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"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 Walker-Taylor.

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The Nephews and The Statement of Randolph Carter Dec 31, 2025

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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.

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"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 Dufris

Featuring the voices of William Dufris, Mark Friedlander, JP Guimont, Dave Marshall, Michael Rafkin, Thomas Power, and Jennywren Walker. With your host, Sally Walker-Taylor.

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The Floodgates of Willowhill Dec 15, 2025

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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

Adapted by Lance Roger Axt with Fred Greenhalgh

Produced by William Dufris with Fred Greenhalgh

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 Dec 15, 2025

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

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Draculer RFD, Part One Dec 15, 2025

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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

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The Horror of Walker Point Dec 15, 2025

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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 Anthony Marino, and "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

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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

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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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The Bijou Reopens October 31, 2023... Oct 19, 2023

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Pocket Universe Productions' horror/thriller anthology series returns Halloween Day, 2023...

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