Shadows at the Door

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S2E07 - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Sep 11, 2020

Show notes

Sleepy Hollow is a place where stories linger like mist, and Ichabod Crane is about to learn which ones have teeth.
Credits
Written by Washington Irving
Adapted by Mark Nixon
Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon
Musical Score by Nico Vettese
‘Maid in the Meadow’ - Yvonne Casey and used here with her kind permission
Cast
Ichabod Crane - Jake Benson
Katrina Van Tassell - Ilana Charnelle
The Narrator - Mark Nixon
The Horseman/Brom Bones/Herman/Monty Robinson/Van Tassell Sr - David Ault
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Approximate Time Stamps
Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:51:00), Credits (Around 01:30:00)

Content Warnings
Story: sexism, mention of hitting children, sudden loud noise/jump scare. Discussion: strong sexual innuendo.

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S2E06 - Loose Ground Aug 28, 2020

Show notes

An old tradition leads two men along separate trails, linked only by walkie-talkies. But in the stillness between them, something stirs...
Credits
Written by Hannah ButlerProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon
Musical Score by Nico Vettese
Cast
Bryson - David Ault
Finlay - Jake Benson
The Thing from the Other Side - Mark Nixon
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Approximate Time Stamps
Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:29:00), Credits (Around 01:08:00)

Content Warnings
Story: graphic depiction of life-threatening injury, death. Discussion: discussion of death, strong sexual innuendo, brief discussion of transphobia.

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S2E05 - Tell-Tale Aug 14, 2020

Show notes

Beth Neville wants to enjoy a city mini-break, but the property owner keeps outstaying his welcome. It's okay though, he's such a nice guy.

Please note: For this episode in particular we strongly recommend consulting the content warnings below.
Credits
Written by Mark Nixon
Based on 'The Tell-Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan PoeProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon
Musical Score by Nico Vettese
Cast
Beth Neville - Erika Sanderson
Simon Crain - David Ault
Officer Price - Jake Benson
Femme Doctor - Ilana Charnelle
Masc Doctor - Mark Nixon
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Approximate Time Stamps
Disclaimer, Intro, CWs (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:03:00), Discussion (Around 00:39:00), Credits (Around 01:25:00)

Content Warnings
Story: sexual harassment/coercion, depiction of a coerced sexual act including climax, death (murder/suffocation), incarceration, mental illness/instability. Discussion: extended discussion of the story's themes and actions.

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S2E04 - Message in a Bottle Jul 31, 2020

Show notes

A beachside spat takes a turn when a mysterious bottle rolls in with the tide. Curiosity might not kill the cat—but it’s doing something to David
Credits
Written by Gemma Amor
Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon
Musical Score by Nico Vettese

Featuring 'Play Nice' and 'Out of This' by Ilana Charnelle used here with her kind permission.

Cast
The entire cast is performed by David Ault.
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Approximate Time Stamps
Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:26:00), Credits (Around 01:00:00)

Content Warnings
Story: jumpscare/sudden loud noises at approximately 11minutes, graphic description of injury, graphic description of asphyxiation, death. Discussion: none.

A reassurance for the curious: Baxter the dog was fine.

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S2E03 - Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook Jul 17, 2020

Show notes

A Cambridge scholar travels to the south of France to photograph a forgotten cathedral. But when he acquires a peculiar scrapbook from a nervous verger, he finds some illustrations are better left unseen.
Credits
Written by M.R. James
Adapted by Mark Nixon
Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon
Musical Score by Nico Vettese
Cast
The Narrator/Dennistoun/The Verger - David Ault
Audrey - Erika Sanderson
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Approximate Time Stamps
Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:28:00), Credits (Around 00:59:00)

Content Warnings
Story: extended depiction of religious themes. Discussion: sexual innuendo, brief mention of homophobia.

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S2E02 - Slender Chances Jul 03, 2020

Show notes

Tom and Nat’s final episode of 8-Bit Refit was never meant to air. Then again, the game they found was never meant to exist...
Credits
Written by Mark Nixon
Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon
Musical Score by Nico Vettese
Cast
Tom Winston - David Ault
Nat Henwood - Ilana Charnelle
Henry Stokes - Jake Benson
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Approximate Time Stamps
Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:49:00), Credits (Around 01:17:00)

Content Warnings
Story: sudden loud noise (static), death. Discussion: graphic depiction of violence/gore.

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S2E01 Blessed Be the Man Apr 10, 2020

Show notes

Professor Troughton's scientific thinking is put to the test, as a strange phenomenon in a nearby churchyard invites new terror into his life.
This story can be enjoyed independently but is a continuation of the Troughton Story and is best paired with S1E01 & S1E09.

Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers.

Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/

Credits:

Written by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

David Ault

Gemma Amor

Paul Alborough (Professor Elemental)

Mark Nixon

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:37:00), Credits (Around 01:15:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: mention of execution, jump scare – loud crash of glass, assault, injury. Discussion: discussion of horror tropes including gore.

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S1E10 - There Was a Man Dwelt by a Churchyard Jun 26, 2019

Show notes

There Was a Man Dwelt by a Churchyard, and what he took from the dead did not go unpunished.

Credits
Written by M.R. James
Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon
Musical Score by Nico Vettese
Cast
The entire cast is performed by David Ault
This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon

Transcripts available here. Help directly fund further episodes here.
Approximate Time Stamps
Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:08:00), Credits (Around 00:32:00)

Content Warnings
Story: character death, depiction of burial. Discussion: discussion of religion (general), discussion of death (general).

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S1E09 - Silent Warnings Feb 15, 2019

Show notes

Professor Troughton attempts a return to ordinary life. However, a rather restless colleague is keen to invite Troughton back to his home, where he has seen something quite insidious.

Although a sequel to S1E01, this story can be enjoyed independently.

Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers.

Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/

Credits:

Written by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

David Ault

This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you!

Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor

Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:30:00), Credits (Around 01:06:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: sudden loud noises (screeching tyres), brief description of dead body, suicide. Discussion: none.

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S1E08 - Quicksilver Spirit Feb 08, 2019

Show notes

At the threshold of a grand house, a man is about to meet his hero and step into a mystery laced with something far more deadly than disappointment.
Credits
Written by Pete Alex Harris
Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon
Musical Score by Nico Vettese
Cast
The entire cast is performed by David Ault

This is a Shadows at the Door production, made possible by listeners like you! Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon
Transcripts available here. Help directly fund further episodes here.

Approximate Time Stamps
Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:33:00), Credits (Around 01:08:00)

Content Warnings
Story: prolonged illness, terminal illness, poisoning. Discussion: discussion of religion vs. science.

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