HorrorBabble's THE DUNWICH HORROR: A Dramatic Adaptation

"HorrorBabble's THE DUNWICH HORROR" will transport you to a quiet tavern in the dark hills of rural Massachusetts, within the shadowy confines of which a talkative landlord (with a little help from his friends) will recite the whole sordid business of what went on in that most decadent of townships back in 1928.
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:00:48 - Part One
0:29:34 - Part Two
0:58:02 - Part Three
1:33:48 - Further Listening
Adaptation, music and production by Ian Gordon
Performed by Ian Gordon and Jennifer Gill
Illustrated by Noah Herring: / the_king_of_f0ols
With thanks to our Producers: Ashley Lindsay, Cody Stec, Camerin Seigars, and Patrick
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[@eliasdeleone7059]

I've stipulated in my will, If the need should ever arise... Ian Gordon is my designated life narrator. lol

[@RydarkVoyager]

An excellent choice sir! But I wonder what HIS rendition would be, and what horror THAT might evoke. Beware, and be careful what one wishes for...

[@dickflinghammer58]

I shall procure the services of our extrodinary host for the reading of my manifesto 🤪

[@bitterzombie]

"... this odd creature of queer and unusual habit..." my ghost: "haHaHA, YESSS"

[@andrewgraves9636]

he is very good

[@sigmasix3719]

Yes a squamous reading of my heating bill would be quite blood chilling I should think 😮😮😮😮🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@stephensinclair3771]

One of horrorbabbles best pieces of work. You really respected the text, and your own dramatic touches blended seamlessly with it. Much better than most of the stuff on TV.

[@TheRealBelisariusCawl]

Yeah, but “better than most stuff on tv” is a pretty low bar.

[@stephensinclair3771]

@@TheRealBelisariusCawl very true most of it is what my elderly English mom would call bolocks.

[@kirtpetron4255]

6

[@riphopfer5816]

This is better than EVERYTHING on TV; are you shiteing me? TV is a suppurating hole, oozing infection and dumping rubbish.

[@ryleeguy2763]

@@riphopfer5816 I love movies, helps you visually learn faces from around the world and culture imagery

[@edennis8578]

This is the best adaptation of Dunwich Horror ever made, bar none. A superb gem. I've listened to others since finding this one, and I always come back to this.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you!

[@martywood8543]

I listened to Ian's version several times.

[@Sylentmana]

I loved this! At the same time the bartender said “Mother Nature doesn’t like this” a real storm started outside my house. Started with a loud peel of thunder that scared the crap out of me.

[@CountingHouse]

I've listened to the dramatic reading of Pickman's Model several times and each time I've thought y own faithful hound Dave has been growling at me. Every time!

[@Sylentmana]

pilanceboil yeah but I’m pretty sure I heard my neighbors calling on Yogsothoth on the old hill behind my house.

[@MikeyJBlakeJR]

Pshh, no way. That was just Ian with a thunder sheet.

[@leojablonski2309]

Candlemass

[@teamgonzo9289]

Hard to fall asleep without my Horrorbabble. The HP Lovecraft I thoroughly enjoy. Thank you for all the hours of enjoyment, Horrorbabble.

[@addictiontransfer3731]

can't sleep without it either. and lovecraft is my favorite!

[@sabastjunberthiaume8391]

We neeeeed a dramatic adaptation for the shadow over Innsmouth

[@HorrorBabble]

One day, perhaps!

[@PoppabearsCave]

Excellent as always! Loved the horror babble theme playing on the rickety piano in the background. Another drink gentlemen? AYE!!

[@mariecarie1]

Aw, I like Larry and his monosyllabic utterances 😄

[@ixisnyx6860]

This feels more like the style of reading Lovecrafts' stories where meant for. Drama. Exclamation. Suspense. All of it animated in the imagination with the aid of theatrics. Well done. : D

[@jayderunelore2617]

Damn right, comfortable place to sleep, missus asleep but no matter, she will be spared the fear and madness, head phones are on and I'm going to delve deep into the Dunwich Horror, thank you again for your fantastic Audio renditions of Lovecraft!

[@robmartin525]

I adore the readings on this channel, but because I use them to fall asleep to, I keep losing my place!!! You have no idea how long Mountains of Madness took! 😅 I especially love the dramatisation in this one!

[@reginalscott2954]

I listen to this atleast once a week, sometimes more. Superb! The different characters, sound effects, the art, that groovin original track. Kinda criminal how few click gets imo. Also, When the dog barks again at the end, too good

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you, sir!

[@nitayrafowicz5934]

Wow, this is the best friday late night thing to watch while alone and no one is there to hear the horror. I loved it at full.

[@messyjesse1173]

When the demon spoke... Absolutely amazing imagination of the dialect that was to be used I must say. Considering it's an unspeakable language but you did an amazing job to recreate or create I guess the proper somewhat sound. Absolutely terrifying it was

[@jctrevi89]

because of my familiarity with this story since i was 11, i didn't pay this much attention. However, i'm quite glad i did. Despite having read it and heard it read MANY times, you, the wonderful Horrorbabble team, put together a version that was a wonderful and even refreshing treat to listen to. Brilliant as always, Ian

[@ht491]

This recording is just so amazing, I must’ve listened to it at least 10 times, please do more of these dramatic adaptations, they set the scene so well

[@leojablonski2309]

Ditto

[@winstonware3270]

11/10. Y’alls dramatic adaptations are absolutely spectacular.

[@the_gourmet_0953]

Love your videos, actually use them as background noice to fall asleep because your voice is soothing. So thank you for your anti insomnia voice. (Also listen to them when reading the Necronomicon)

[@thegametroll6264]

I love the dunwich horror. It's one of my favorite cosmic horror stories. I listen to the audio books all the time. I need to dust off my book of lovercraft stories and read them again.

[@howardhavardramberg7160]

This is an absolute masterpiece

[@Boogie_the_cat]

This being my favorite (Well, tied with Charles Dexter Ward) Lovecraft tale, I'm so happy that you gave it this dramatic adaptation. I dare say Lovecraft himself would approve. And all the music is PERFECT. I love this so much! Thank you.

[@Arezt79]

Can’t wrap my mind around how awesome this video is. Thanks for keeping my entertained at night.

[@olalustig5397]

Just plain amazing,keep up the great work and keep the Lovecraftian alive

[@michaelkottler]

I love that HPL directly mentions Machen's The Great God Pan, which makes such elegant, expressive, engaging, sophisticated, emotive & excellent use of written English & which clearly inspired HPL & many others. Top-notch adaptation, HB!

[@martywood8543]

"Aye" Cracks my up every time he says it.

[@AdamWalkLikeSuicide]

Utterly Brilliant. You've done it again Ian, Good show!

[@Oveneise]

I have been listening to these at work - thank you! You have a gift of reading, you convey the stories really well & it helps me pass the time. I greatly appreciate it. Cheers!

[@puparn93]

This version is so good. I come back to it often.

[@Groovemaster-tr2ie]

1:13:20 the best voice acting I've ever heard. Loved the dramatization! I really get the picture better when it's spoken to me like I'm there!

[@michaelsmyth3935]

We now gather, using the beer and whiskey schedule, to listen. Larry, we love you.

[@robbabcock_]

Wonderful work! Very impressive to keep the voices so distinct. 😎🔥🐙

[@MikeyJBlakeJR]

Wow, Ian's American accent totally threw me for a loop haha. Well done!

[@bitters879]

This is still easily my favorite upload, and one I return to often. In fact, this is the same video that brought me to the channel. What a voice for narration!

[@jorgevillanueva1426]

A great way to show that adaptation can be a deeply creative endeavour. Congratulations and many thanks for your work.

[@Conservative4]

What a skilled salesman, that bartender. Sold thrice the volume he normally would have, with a captivated audience.

[@burritoboy2751]

Turn out the lights? Yeah, right. I'm listening to this in the middle of the day with all the lights turned on. 😂

[@blowitoutyourcunt7675]

A lovely addition to my afternoon! Thank you for all your great work!! Cheers!

[@lizbmusic11]

Wonderful production! As a radio person I know the work that goes into sfx in drama and you've brought this story to life beautifully. Lovecraft would be proud.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks, Liz!

[@jamiecameron7615]

Masterfully done, I love the dramatic readings of HP so much!!! Thank you!!

[@stevenewton4110]

Outstanding!

[@hunterkiller1984]

What a way to begin the night...

[@0_dearghealach_083]

Heavens to Betsy, hearing the heavy breathing and vocalisations of the tentacled thing outside the museum- that was terrifying! Well made!

[@45proteinconsumer]

lovecraft himself would be pleased...thank you horrorbable for helping me sleep!

[@jaymevosburgh3660]

Wow! You two are amazingly talented. This is so great, dramatic adaptations for Lovecraftian works.

[@transamfirebird1]

Excellent thanks ❤

[@kaministquiamahackamack336]

The song at the very end was epic!

[@dcrog69]

Excellent job! You guys went all out on this one.

[@adelemarieish]

Fantastic. I loved this.

[@Austrian_blood]

The best reading of this story.❤

[@joehockley2610]

WOW listen to your first rendition of this you did 7 years ago. Man you have really have come it to your own. In another 7 years it will be Sir Ian Gordon 👺☠️

[@HorrorBabble]

Ha!

[@RangerOfTheOrder]

I listened to this after listening to your original recording yesterday, and seeing the improvement side by side is mind blowing! The way you bring the characters to life is amazing!

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you! The early recordings were very experimental.

[@Grimlore82]

I love you guys. You offer some real fantastic content.

[@blixten2928]

Just when you thought it couldn't be better. Wonderful opening, great voices, and gorgeous background music. The pacing is masterly. You have outdone yourself.

[@maxfischer8433]

fantastic!!!!

[@heyguysiguessthatsit4610]

Absolutely amazing!!!! 👍👍

[@transamfirebird1]

My favourite Lovecraft tale . And favourite version Excellent 🤘🤠🇬🇧

[@michaelkottler]

Delicious adaptation of this HPL classic! Thank you, HorrorBabble. Babble-on, Babylon!

[@Gwynsladle]

mint

[@peterbugg3943]

Bloody brilliant!

[@CPWebster]

wow. how many voice actors were involved?! Just two... !? It sounds like an ensemble cast. This is outstanding work HorrorBabble. A narration that draws you into another world...

[@TheBrinkmeister]

This might be one of HBs best works, the respect for the original text but with a personal touch that I really really like. The whole traveling man stops at an Inn, with the barkeep retelling the story instills the whole story with another creepy layer. Thank you HB for all your hard work!

[@winstonware3270]

Absolutely impeccable!

[@BrocandRollOutlaw]

This Was AWESOME👏

[@hedylogospothos9206]

Very good then, most excellent.

[@edennis3202]

I love this version. I play it over and over again.

[@grahamturner1290]

Marvelous stuff!

[@CountingHouse]

Sounds like Larry needs to lay off the neat whisky. That said he's a first rate pianist.

[@kevinjay4826]

Like how you snuck in the theme on that tack piano.

[@3rdPF]

Thank you for the awesome time brothers!!!!!

[@czcrossman]

Truly spectacular. Y’all keep out doing yallselfs this is amazing. Thank you 😍

[@briansammons5908]

An excellent adaptation. I loved it.

[@izzyclown]

I listen to your readings to go to sleep! I find your voice relaxing and I love horror stories, especially Lovecraft. Win win!

[@cohoverthrower3670]

Bravo, sir!

[@finalverdict2957]

Ian Gordon is outstanding

[@domgamble5436]

I can honestly say this is the best audiobook I’ve ever listened to. Even gave me a nightmare or two.

[@iamgecko795]

Stunning. The way the story was told gave me literal chills. Keep doing the good work 👍

[@francoisejohnson5492]

Just found your channel this past week, awesome readings, I’m hooked!

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks for stopping by, Francoise!

[@polarisnebro2074]

This is pure work of art

[@codywurtz6221]

I love your chanel so much excellent job and ty for your hard work. I think I speak for everyone when I say its appreciated.

[@Vintagevanessa99]

thankyou I've lost count how often I've listened to this its wonderful

[@sonnetlikely]

This is...*chef’s kiss*

[@thehypest6118]

This was really good, it really hit the right spot, please do more

[@roycole3511]

Best version yet!

[@bonnyathome]

Excellent !

[@williamparker1381]

Holy cow man this is still my fave of Lovecrafts works. The way you interpret the speech of the horror honestly sent chills all over my body. An amazing piece of work!

[@Tazirai]

Cleaning the house this weekend. Made this the perfect length as I worked. Great job.

[@TheVictorLoyiso]

I think Larry has this story memorised by now ..

[@boosqueezy2418]

this is superb!

[@moonchildsfaeryrealm.3971]

That was fantastic the atmosphere was so intense.

[@icaliver]

Delightful sinister for this early September. I would love to hear more but must save the unnamed terror for another time definitely going to have sub for more.

[@saintinnluvsew8813]

Yup I would get my audiobooks from a collection of other channels but after hearing this, my first story with you guys, I done found where I belong!!! Amazing work!!! New sub. New member. Whatever you guys need…I’m in!!!!

[@lisamariehennessey4532]

All I can say is WOW WOW fecking WOW

[@Austrian_blood]

I found that your KZbin channel is so wonderful, I became a member; this is the only channel that I have supported.👻👻👻

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you! That's very kind of you indeed. :)

[@zama422]

Commenting because the mighty algorithm demands tribute, fantastic work as always Ian and crew.

[@fassin666]

I love the music that plays at the end of Part One

[@heyguysiguessthatsit4610]

Absolutely amazing sound work, when the dogs started barking at the 1 hour mark it sounded like they where actually real and sacred me a bit.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you!

[@michaelsmyth3935]

Loving this. I began ,adapting Lovecraft and others for campfires, years ago.

[@Ronirvan]

The part Henry is describing the dying Wilbert, I would expect he would say: " Stop describing me as a freak you stupid human and help me! I'm bleeding! " Are you familiar with the Necronomion sir? I'm a shoe salesman, not a sorcerer

[@GabyGibson]

Ah. One of my favorites.

[@jakederanged7295]

This is really swell! 😊