"The Horror from the Mound" / A Tale of Vampirism by Robert E. Howard

[@arkenlyl]

It's so uncommon to see the American west and horror coupled together, but having grown up there, it's a setting rife for mystery, danger, and chills during those cold, desolate desert nights. This makes this particular story one of my favorites from Howard!

[@michaelkottler]

I hear ya, and surprise: Vampire and horror westerns have been a popular part of the cultural landscape for quite a long time now across a wide variety of media. Happy to provide recommendations of some highlights if you enjoy this genre.

[@followingtheroe1952]

It started with Dracula and Quincy Morris

[@maledikt]

Can we just acknowledge the fact that the protagonist suplexed a vampire though a table?

[@tikkidaddy]

Emperor's Fist. Thats WWE material right there !!

[@RCCarDude]

Acknowledge and endorse.

[@pauliefte]

Sounded like a power bomb to me

[@thegoodfather1177]

I love the stories where the protagonist is smart and can fight back

[@thomasswafford250]

The protagonist was a wrestling fan. The vampire was lucky he didn't have a spinning toe hold applied a la the Funks.

[@illmade2]

Great series please continue to do RE Howard, readings. So much of his work is unknown these days and deserves to be rediscovered by today's readers.

[@HorrorBabble]

We will indeed - he was such a unique talent. Ian

[@marycollins2163]

It's always amazing to me how a story that's 30 yrs older than me can be brought back to life and still relatable. Thank you for honoring me with your voice. ❤ i was born 10/25/1966

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you for listening, Mary!

[@jasonsantos3037]

This is a good vampire story from Robert E Howard.

[@phatchick820]

WOW!!!!.. that was AMAZING!!..I usually don't like horror and western together...but this was great!

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks for listening Kenyetta! Ian

[@corygiesbrecht5423]

And this is why you should always call before you dig!! Great listen as always Ian.

[@Dj.MODÆO]

Cory Giesbrecht why does the “Mexican” sounds like a Spaniard? Lol

[@thomaswilke9771]

There may be more power there than electricity and some things are best left buried

[@jamiecameron7615]

Simply brilliant. I'm so glad you did this story, it's wonderful. Steve Brill is such a manly man. What a way to finish off the series! Thank you very much!!

[@HorrorBabble]

We need more Brill! Thanks as always Jamie.

[@robbabcock_]

Wonderful narration! Thanks for making these available on youtube.

[@MrsCaranAmy]

This was a very suspenseful story. I enjoyed it a lot. Awesome narration as always. Have a good week.

[@junheceta268]

One of REH's best stories, blending Howard's affinity for fantasy with his love for the regional history of his native Texas. A typical hallmark of Howard's fiction is featured here---his hero defeats a supernatural menace by dint of his own sheer physical strength and desperate courage.

[@scottobrian845]

Please do the mound. I absolutely love that story and I can't think of a better Channel to do it then yours. You really bring the stories to life

[@HorrorBabble]

The Mound will be published later this month Scott! Ian

[@tobypack6328]

Being from West Texas, this was scary! I’ve been to Robert E. Howard’s house in Cross Plains

[@49558201]

born in 51 , in Rising Star , they had a hospital , Cross Plains did not .

[@Echosinfireify]

The cadence here is more than admirable, I'm trying to recreate it for my Strange Aeons campaign

[@michaelkottler]

A Robert E Howard horror Western. What is not to love? The title reminded me of HP Lovecraft's epic The Mound which, like "The Horror From the Mound" has been (very) well-adapted by our talented hosts. Excellent again, HorrorBabble.

[@samizdatbroadcasts7654]

Notice that it doesn't f**king sparkle. It would seem that if you want to get rid of a vampire, it is a cowboy you want. First Quincey Morris takes down Dracula, now this.

[@geraldburke5147]

Stoker wrote a sequel to Dracula..because the Count survived the first books ending where Quincey drove a steel blade into the coffin bound Count chest who then turned to dust and vanishes... That's not how you kill a vampire, much less the king of their kind. There are several ways to destroy the undead, but steel to the heart is not one of them...

[@TheLinus1997]

What. A. Badass.

[@12201185234]

What a story! Cowboy vs vampire was an awesome idea.

[@Self-replicating_whatnot]

I was pleasantly surprized when the hero punched the sh*t out of vampire insteat of screeching and trying to run away. But then i remembered the author is Robert E. Howard, author of Conan "stab it first ask questions later" the Barbarian.

[@theodorecalvin4214]

Fantastic accents and acting/narration! I hadn't expected this one to scare me as much as it did. I could feel the deep fear as his desperation and anger boldly led him into that dark riverbed, to suddenly realize at the worst moment, "Whoa, this is dark and scary!" I mean, haven't we all been there? Well, minus the promise of treasure and creeping, ancient ghouls ....

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks Theodore! It's a fantastic tale of suspense for sure. Loved recording it. Ian

[@thomasgarcia9594]

I luved it. Finished at 1246 at night before sleep

[@Self-replicating_whatnot]

"You hit me! Dinner is not supposed to hit me!"

[@myster.ejones1306]

Hi Ian, 'The Horror From the Mound'! That just gave me a flashback to the first time I had to change a Baby's Nappy! The Horror The Horror! , This had better be really scary if it's to top that mate! ☺

[@HorrorBabble]

I doubt anything can compete with that, sir! Ian

[@Zarryon12]

Jo Jo: I shot a vampire! Brill: But did you suplex a vampire to its death!? Jonathan Joestar: Holy The rest of the JoJo's: SHIT. Brill: thought not... Brill: Suplexing vampires before it was cool.

[@thomasswafford250]

I was disappointed. He should have followed it up with an elbow drop off the top rope.

[@garysuarez9614]

Keeping it cool:making it classic!

[@HorrorBabble]

Five Weeks of Howard Episode 5: The Horror from the Mound In this tale, first published in the May 1932 edition of Weird Tales Magazine, we learn of a screaming fear, let loose from bondage after having been buried for more than three hundred years. Chapters: 00:22 - Introduction 00:54 - The Horror from the Mound Narrated by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble Music: "The Kaleidoscope" by Ian Gordon iangordon.bandcamp.com/album/the-horror-show Support us on Bandcamp or Patreon: horrorbabble.bandcamp.com www.patreon.com/horrorbabble HorrorBabble MERCH: teespring.com/stores/horrorbabble-merch Search HORRORBABBLE to find us on: AUDIBLE / ITUNES / SPOTIFY Home: www.horrorbabble.com Rue Morgue: www.rue-morgue.com Social Media: facebook.com/HorrorBabble instagram.com/horrorbabble twitter.com/HorrorBabble

[@nicholasmontelongo888]

One of my favorite Howard tales.

[@TheJasonx7]

H.P Lovecraft had a story about mounds,now this one. Think im just gonna stay away from mounds completely...including the candy bar.

[@wcoonradt264]

They were penpals

[@pmsusana]

F. Marion Crawford also wrote a memorable vampire story called The Mound.

[@49558201]

Hello , from Cross Plains , Texas .

[@ZrinNZ]

I get to work, put in my earphones and what do I see? A new babble of horror! Thank you very much! I would recommend a story if I may. The Trap by H.P Lovecraft and Henry S Whitehead

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you, sir! The Trap is on our list of texts - as are the rest of Lovecraft's tales! For info, we're taking requests via our website henceforth: www.horrorbabble.com/contact

[@ZrinNZ]

Thanks Ian! I will make use of that, and I'm pleased the trap is on the list!

[@skeptico7164]

Well done!! What a great story that should have a film adaptation.

[@thejudgmentalcat]

My favorite story of R.E.H. was "The Dead Remember." It was also a western.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks for the tip Linda! Ian

[@jkwalzo]

Can confirm: West Texas has little rain and some vampires.

[@woolybooger7770]

Very nicely done as always

[@gerry5134]

Scary stuff ! 😨

[@crommountain2382]

Robert E. Howard the Great

[@vindiboy1965]

Well narrated.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks for listening Robert! Ian

[@nicholasjones3207]

Love this narration. Thanks

[@turtleanton6539]

Robert e howard such a legend and a beast

[@lordzaboem]

This specific recording got a strong recommendation this year from the channel Grimm Dark (Half Off). That's why I'm here right now.

[@paulcateiii]

this is gonna be good

[@rogerjrusa]

Is there a comment section where one could make a book/author suggestion? Liking this series, btw. Edit: nevermind, found the website!

[@blakmajk3512]

GOAT 🐐

[@Jason-ng2vf]

Great Story!!!

[@RolandWieffering1]

Excellent choice to end the 5 weeks of REH.

[@carlphillips2140]

Could you please possibility upload The Shadow of the Vulture,i have searched for it but have received 0 result?

[@HorrorBabble]

Hi Carl, to make a request, please contact us here: www.horrorbabble.com/contact Thank you! Ian

[@Rusland55]

"It's just a flesh wound!"

[@onemail9721]

His breed acts off of impulse

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

27:06 vampire backstory starts

[@walterfechter8080]

"The Curse of the Undead" -- a "western" vampire film. Australian actor Michael Pate played a gunslinging blood sucker.

[@harbingeroftruth6569]

WHAT'S The One About Solomon Kane, The Crypt, The Ju-Ju Staff...?

[@harbingeroftruth6569]

Reminiscent Of The Story About Solomon Kane... Something About A Slave Train And A Crypt...

[@spoiledmilk2587]

I like your western american accent impersonation

[@Duchess_Van_Hoof]

Is this the source of Lovecraft's The Mound?

[@miarencrowsdaughter6434]

Not likely, as Lovecraft's story involved a subterranean civilization that could phase through rocks.

[@tomsdottir]

No more sleep for me tonight.

[@andyhasler9464]

Ian! May the people please get a reading of people of the dark or the house of arabu or maybe dewllers under the tomb? Loved your versions of the black stone and dig me no grave. Please add to list of consideration. Thanks my dude.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks Andy! Of the three, The Dwellers Under the Tombs is on my working list.

[@anodynic749]

"Work Mexican work"

[@PvtSchlock]

Take THAT Don Santiago de Valdez! Guess you didn't reckon on no Steve Brill none now didja!

[@Thomas-wn7cl]

👍

[@Saturnchild56]

Good reading but predictable. 45:07

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks Pamela!

[@mijiyoon5575]

✝✝🕳🕳

[@RolandWieffering1]

A pity the reactions for "Skull-Face" are turned off. I always had difficulties with laymen describing the "so called" habit-forming effect of, for instance, Hashish... The hallucinatory effects of Hash,weed and Opiates (also Morphine and Heroine) are non to neglect-able. And smoking (or eating) Hash or weed does NOT result in an Physical Addiction like with Opiates as mentioned above. I have been using THC(on and off) for decades and never ever did I have had any withdrawal symptoms; even after months and months of daily use and sudden abstinence ....!!! The same with the Story"Hydra" by Henry Kuttner , (read by one of your collega: Edward E. French). here the effects are imaginary too.... Ah well, ... One day people with experience will correct that slight overlook in stories of otherwise great writers. In my account the greatest genre writers are.... The Following People...People like August Derleth, Linn Carter, H.Kuttner , R. Bloch, C.A. Smith, Fritz Leiber , but also Brian Lumley, Ramsey Campbell, Frank Belknap Long, A Scott Glancy, Karl Edward Wagner, and last but not least Laird Barron, T.E.D. Klein, Charles Stross, Molly Tanzer and Ann K. Schwader, Have been marvelous in keeping the Cthulhu Mythos very ALIVE... Maybe you could do "The Fairground Horror" by Brian Lumley. I've heard it read in German so maybe it's easy to get permission. Anyway, as usual, thanks a million for your excellent reading and choices of the stories...And also as usual,... all the best from the city called Hoorn in Noord Holland - Nederland -(the Netherlands, (Here a city can have as little 50.000 or 70.000 inhabitants and still be an official City...!!!))

[@thefisherking78]

FAFO beeg taym

[@tikkidaddy]

One of my favorites...well done Ian😂👍

[@richardportman8912]

I don't know, i kind of like Mexicans.

[@banterj]

What a disappointing end.The Protagonist was absolutely disgusting,…so unlikable,I was literally rooting the vampire…there was no reason for the 80s superhero “white guy saves the day”treatment for Steve while Lopez just dies off for no reason.

[@sissyblackwidowspider7529]

I heard Dr.Creepen tell this 1.but since I adore HORRORBABBLE I wanted 2 hear it again this time from my Num.1 NARRATOR 🕷🕸🖤❗Vampire yaa