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Horror Starter

Leave a lamp on — first steps into dark radio.

The most inviting path into horror and dark fantasy: strong premises, famous chills, and nights that earn their shadows.

20 on this page · 54+ matching in catalog

  1. Suspense

    The Pit and the Pendulum

    Tuesday, January 12, 1943 · 29:01 · Ep 24

    In 'The Pit and the Pendulum,' a French officer faces the terrifying tortures of the Spanish Inquisition. As he grapples with his fate, the stakes rise as the walls of his prison close in around him.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Horror
  2. Chet Chetter's Tales from the Morgue

    Elmer Versus The Mutant Mole Rats

    Wednesday, January 11, 1995 · 27:13 · Ep 7675

    Elmer Corn enjoys a vacation when he learns about mutant mole rats terrorizing his neighbor, Miss Maddie. He rushes to help her and devises a plan to eliminate the oversized rodents.

    • Comic
    • Crime
    • Supernatural
    • Revenge
    • Comedy
  3. The Devil and Mr O

    Speed

    Friday, March 3, 1972 · 28:34 · Ep 25

    In Speed, Mr. O explores the consequences of extraordinary abilities and the desire to stand out, leading to a chilling realization about aging and mortality.

    • Tense
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Mystery
  4. Escape

    The Abominable Snowman

    Sunday, September 13, 1953 · 29:01 · Ep 200

    In the treacherous Himalayas, a group of adventurers seeks to capture the elusive abominable snowman, but they soon find themselves hunted by the very creature they pursue. As a blizzard descends, survival becomes their only goal.

    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
  5. Incredible but True

    The Devils Diggings

    Sunday, October 15, 1950 · 3:35 · Ep 42

    In Sheraton, an unfinished air raid shelter becomes the site of strange occurrences that frighten its visitors. Justice Cornelius Jacques investigates the eerie happenings, leading to a series of terrifying encounters.

    • Ominous
    • Supernatural
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  6. The Sealed Book

    To Have and to Hold

    Sunday, October 14, 1945 · 29:55 · Ep 22

    A young woman named Jane arrives at the isolated Bradley Estate to visit her reclusive aunt, only to uncover dark secrets that have been hidden for decades. As she explores the mansion, she senses a chilling presence tied to her family's past.

    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
  7. The Strange Dr. Weird

    Picture of a Killer

    Tuesday, May 15, 1945 · 11:57 · Ep 28

    In Picture of a Killer, a businessman is confronted by a man claiming to be a dead murderer seeking revenge. As the full moon rises, the stakes escalate with the threat of more killings looming.

    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
  8. Dark Fantasy

    I Am Your Brother

    Friday, June 5, 1942 · 28:59 · Ep 29

    In I Am Your Brother, a surgeon grapples with the implications of a deceased colleague's extraordinary brain that remains alive after death. Tensions rise as he confronts the dark secrets surrounding his late friend and the potential consequences of their shared past.

    • Ominous
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
  9. The Devil and Mr O

    Hollywood Visitor

    Friday, February 18, 1972 · 28:41 · Ep 23

    In Hollywood Visitor, Mr. Old presents a tale of supernatural retribution involving a wealthy lord and two fishermen who attempt to warn him of impending danger. The stakes rise as they confront a monstrous creature lurking beneath the surface.

    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Supernatural
    • Revenge
    • Mystery
  10. The Devil and Mr O

    Paris Macabre

    Friday, February 4, 1972 · 28:49 · Ep 21

    In Paris Macabre, two American undergraduates in Paris seek adventure at a mysterious party, only to find themselves in a nightmarish situation. As the evening unfolds, they confront the eerie and supernatural elements lurking in the shadows.

    • Ominous
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
  11. The Devil and Mr O

    The Chest

    Friday, January 28, 1972 · 28:28 · Ep 20

    Mr. Harold Maggs buys a mysterious chest at an auction, unaware of its dark history. As he anticipates its contents, tension builds around the secrets it may hold.

    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  12. The Devil and Mr O

    Three Thousand Dollars

    Friday, January 21, 1972 · 25:37 · Ep 19

    In Three Thousand Dollars, a sailor named Axel believes he has won a sweepstakes worth $3,000, dreaming of a farm for his family. However, the pursuit of money leads to unexpected and supernatural consequences.

    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Supernatural
    • Crime
    • Mystery
  13. The Devil and Mr O

    The Hungry One

    Friday, January 14, 1972 · 28:54 · Ep 18

    Mr. O recounts a tale of a couple witnessing a meteor shower that leads to an unexpected and potentially dangerous encounter with a visitor from outer space. The stakes rise as they confront the unknown and the implications of their discovery.

    • Tense
    • Supernatural
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  14. The Devil and Mr O

    House Is Haunted

    Friday, December 31, 1971 · 28:53 · Ep 16

    Alec Riverton returns home after years in the bush, claiming to be rich, but he is haunted by a dark presence from his past. As he struggles with his sanity, the line between reality and the supernatural blurs.

    • Ominous
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Murder
    • Thriller
  15. The Devil and Mr O

    Going Down

    Friday, December 17, 1971 · 30:37 · Ep 14

    In Going Down, Mr. O explores the hidden sub-basements beneath a city, where a couple discovers the eerie secrets lurking in the darkness. Tensions rise as they navigate the unknown depths and confront their fears.

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Murder
    • Mystery
  16. The Devil and Mr O

    Live Forever

    Friday, December 10, 1971 · 28:14 · Ep 13

    In Live Forever, Mr. O explores the concept of immortality through a character's existential crisis and fear of death. The stakes rise as he confronts the implications of living forever and the nature of existence.

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Murder
    • Mystery
  17. The Devil and Mr O

    The Hole

    Friday, December 3, 1971 · 26:05 · Ep 12

    In The Hole, a college student named Ray Stewart believes he can create miracles through chemistry, but his ambitions lead to unintended consequences that spiral out of control. As a mysterious hole opens up, the stakes rise for everyone involved.

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Murder
    • Mystery
  18. The Devil and Mr O

    Vacation with Death

    Friday, November 26, 1971 · 28:54 · Ep 11

    A couple rents a mysterious old mansion for their vacation, only to encounter unsettling secrets and a caretaker with a dark past. As they uncover the truth, their idyllic getaway turns into a nightmare.

    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  19. The Devil and Mr O

    Nature Study

    Friday, November 5, 1971 · 29:37 · Ep 8

    In Nature Study, a group of nature enthusiasts embarks on a trip to a remote canyon, only to face a deadly rockslide that reveals dark secrets among them. As tensions rise, a chilling confession emerges amidst the chaos.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
  20. The Devil and Mr O

    Ancestor

    Friday, October 29, 1971 · 29:21 · Ep 7

    In Ancestor, Mr. O presents a ghost story that delves into the nature of evil and the darkness within men. Tensions rise as characters await a rendezvous that could lead to violence and betrayal.

    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Mystery

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