HorrorBabble's THE DUNWICH HORROR: A Dramatic Adaptation

[@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 😮😮😮😮🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@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.

[@leojablonski2309]

Get a frame for this one.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@sabastjunberthiaume8391]

We neeeeed a dramatic adaptation for the shadow over Innsmouth

[@HorrorBabble]

One day, perhaps!

[@Beardwhip]

​@@HorrorBabbleaha! Foreshadowing!

[@leojablonski2309]

A. greed....100 %

[@PoppabearsCave]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@burritoboy2751]

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

[@mariecarie1]

Aw, I like Larry and his monosyllabic utterances 😄

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@stripedmilo]

I love how, in the throes of horror, with this terrible monster in front of him, Armitage just starts describing it in very distinct, scientific terms. Meanwhile the other bystanders are probably just wondering what the hell he's talking about. "It's a squamous, reticulated, anthropomorphic saurian!" "Huh?" "It's a darn weird lizard-man!"

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@winstonware3270]

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

[@TreJowy]

I can only imagine such a similar "Let me tell you a tale" versions of The Shunned House or The Shadow Over Innsmouth...!

[@HorrorBabble]

I'd love to attempt another one.

[@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)

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@leojablonski2309]

​@HorrorBabble You definitely nailed it.

[@olalustig5397]

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

[@jorgevillanueva1426]

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

[@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!

[@Conservative4]

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

[@leojablonski2309]

I'm still captivated...for years

[@Arezt79]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@martywood8543]

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

[@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...

[@howardhavardramberg333]

This is an absolute masterpiece

[@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!

[@MikeyJBlakeJR]

The reaction of one of the townspeople in the background after Armitage's line is one of my favorite parts of this 😂 In all this fear and anxiety I feel despite listening to this mid-day, I needed that tension-breaker. I genuinely laughed out loud and had to re-listen to it several times.

[@leojablonski2309]

Must've listened to that tune prior to Blocks entrance.Anybody know who did background tune ?

[@MikeyJBlakeJR]

@@leojablonski2309 I'm pretty sure Ian did all the music himself!

[@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!

[@0_dearghealach_083]

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

[@jaymeVos]

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

[@MikeyJBlakeJR]

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

[@robbabcock_]

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

[@MikeyJBlakeJR]

[45:25] The voicework, editing, and production of this bit of dialogue could not have been done better. This is A-list horror film production work.

[@brianmahony7919]

i love the detail of the piano player playing the HorrorBabble theme as the bartender tells the story :D

[@jamiecameron7615]

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

[@ImCarolB]

A wonderful adaptation and reading! As a native New Englander, I'm always interested in the accents used by non-local readers. The landlord is quite good. The salesman is definitely a southerner. "r" should be more like English, "ah" or "eh". "Right" should be more like "roight".

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks Carol! We opted for generic accents for this one... I'm not too sure I can pull a 'New England' accent off consistently with material like this. :)

[@cheesburgr]

I adore the use of the horrorbabble music in the background on a different piano

[@CountingHouse]

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

[@kaministquiamahackamack336]

The song at the very end was epic!

[@michaelkottler]

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

[@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.

[@Frankenstec]

TL;DR 7/10 Great reading and loved the production! Still prefer the 2015 reading though. Recommend everyone go listen to it I've been waiting for this for quite a while now. Your original 2015 recording of TDH is by far my favorite among your readings, I've probably listened to it over 30 times now and I fall asleep to it frequently. I even noticed that you kept the original recording of Wilbur's brother speaking at the end (or did the most perfect recreation I've ever seen.) so I'm very biased in my review of this Dramatic Reading. I actually still prefer the original. But I don't think this is inferior by any means. The intro to the reading is absolutely perfect. The description of the country gets you imagining very rural and backwoods people which we can all imagine. Then the theme song comes in and invades with a very alien tune and gives the sensation of unease that I'm sure the people of Dunwich were feeling upon being confronted by such an unknown being. It really got me right in the mood. One of the very few things I don't like was the lack of Ian voice acting Old Whately and Wilbur. These had me becoming resentful of George for stealing these away.(lol) Also throughout the story I kept wondering how George had such first hand accounts about so many intimate moments dealing with the Whately's and the whole ordeal. I half expected George to be a twist villain at the end. That maybe Wilbur survived and decided to torment people who talked about the incident. I felt that the part that succeeded the best was the discovery of Wilbur at the college. The shriek from Wilbur, the sounds of the breathing in the background, and the final words with their distortions. All of it was perfect and made me feel like I was right there. Any extra background sounds that are added in always get my imagination flowing and allow me to visualize the story much better. I wish there was more when there were descriptions of the invisible horror bending the trees or maybe for the final call of missus Fry. Overall I give it a 7/10. My biggest complaint is that I simply want more of your impressions. I hope you'll take that as a compliment! Keep up the good work guys!

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks for the generous feedback, sir! We took a few chances with this one. (And yes, we did indeed keep the original Wilbur's brother recording...!) We're happy that folks still enjoy the original recording. Ian & Jen

[@dcrog69]

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

[@transamfirebird1]

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

[@therion97420]

1:25:19 one of the best parts of this. horrorbabble is becoming one of favorites

[@3rdPF]

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

[@BlackHatTy]

This is great to play on a rainy night in the fall with candles burning and 45 degree weather...BTW in New England we pronounce it "Dunnich"

[@HorrorBabble]

We pronounce it that way over here, too. Trouble is, the whole Dun-witch thing ended up etched on my brain having heard several audio versions in my early years.

[@edennis8578]

​@@HorrorBabbleAt least Dun-witch plays on the spooky atmosphere.

[@stevenewton4110]

Outstanding!

[@domgamble5436]

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

[@Grimlore82]

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

[@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!

[@puparn93]

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

[@finalverdict2957]

Ian Gordon is outstanding

[@kevinjay4826]

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

[@maxfischer8433]

fantastic!!!!

[@hunterkiller1984]

What a way to begin the night...

[@francoisejohnson5492]

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

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks for stopping by, Francoise!

[@45proteinconsumer]

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

[@edennis3202]

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

[@sethkrueger5472]

Yeah I can't sleep without hearing your lovecraft mythos playlist

[@sethkrueger5472]

Also what's the intro music before the bartender starts the story

[@adelemarieish]

Fantastic. I loved this.

[@grahamturner1290]

Marvelous stuff!

[@Austrian_blood]

The best reading of this story.❤

[@lisamariehennessey4532]

All I can say is WOW WOW fecking WOW

[@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!!!!

[@Vintagevanessa99]

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

[@hedylogospothos9206]

Very good then, most excellent.

[@zama422]

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

[@izzyclown]

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

[@TreJowy]

This is such an awesome framing device...I wish I was sitting there with Mr. Block, having a beer and listening to the story...

[@fassin666]

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

[@roycole3511]

Best version yet!

[@peterbugg3943]

Bloody brilliant!

[@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. :)

[@polarisnebro2074]

This is pure work of art

[@ianfahey6170]

1:31:17 for everyone else wanting to bump the outro again

[@JasonJason210]

Fantastic production! This was like a Radio 4 play from the good old days.

[@HorrorBabble]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cohoverthrower3670]

Bravo, sir!

[@heyguysiguessthatsit4610]

Absolutely amazing!!!! 👍👍

[@hometablet6841]

This is such an amazing rendition, I felt truly transported into this story. So different from when I read it. You've definitely earned a subscription from me. I feel personally validated that my name (Morgan) is in this story.

[@iamgecko795]

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

[@Tazirai]

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

[@thehypest6118]

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

[@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.

[@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]

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

[@bonnyathome]

Excellent !

[@transamfirebird1]

Excellent thanks ❤

[@theeldritchpen5599]

I'm late to the party, but I have to say this is amazing. Well done, and it's always nice to hear your Repairer of Reputions voice in a new character