"The Call of Cthulhu" H.P. Lovecraft audiobook CLASSIC HORROR ― Chilling Tales for Dark Nights

[@jessecornett2597]

So, just wanted to pop in listeners to remind everyone that the story is about an unsuspecting college boy who stumbles upon his dead grand-uncle's research... The mispronunciations are deliberate as to point out the "more knowledgable-than-thou" attitude of some young scholars, plus his unfamiliarity of the subjects involved... His disbelief melts into the ugly realization that everyone who has been unfortunate enough to be involved is now DEAD... This tends to unravel people... Especially those who think that "higher education" is the end all and be all of learning. Reading stories is about experiencing them vicariously, and he has just realized that the world of books and peer reviewed knowledge is only a small spectrum of what the universe is truly made of. Thank you all for listening and reacting! We love to hear what you have to say! Just be ready for us to react or respond to what you comment and be prepared for interaction w/ others- you are not dealing w/ a passive listening experience here. You will be drawn in, and you will be forced to react... So play well together children;)

[@raysmalley8308]

+Jesse Cornett I must say your take on this work was absolutely fantastic. I have read this a number of times and heard many readings of it. Every one I heard it sounds as if the person reading it is not even interested in the story. You sir had me drawn in the entire time with the emotion and madness in your voice. Bravo sir, bravo.

[@sapahayoooo]

Jesse Cornett wow,, unsuspecting college boy,, hahaa,, seeing that's how you interpret this story (it's very interesting, btw, your interpretation) no wonder you act it out like a real unsuspecting college boy who is now totally broken,, if the Mountains of Madness was told from Danforth's point of view rather than the professor's you would be the perfect one to narrate it! (or have you already done that one?)

[@Avalanche616]

While some comments are rude about your performance, please continue to make awesome takes for us. You won't be able to please everyone, but for those who you do, you make great memories.

[@codyinacoma]

Excellent interpretation. I enjoyed how this was read bc it rlly gave me th feeling of a grandson freaked out by finding his grandfathers research and notes about something otherworldly? Something nightmarish? Something strange and unknown.

[@callmeindie1348]

Your Voice Is BREATHTAKING All Other Readings Are Boring Because They Just Sound Like Siri And Not Interested.

[@ryanmattox7408]

Cthulhu’s muttering shifting into mocking laughter as Johansson watches him reform is such a nice touch. The most human aspect of the Great Dreamer is his sadistic joy at this one brave man’s realization that he can’t do a thing to harm him.

[@thegametroll6264]

When the sound at the part where the door is about to open and reveal cthulhu starts chiming in I always get shivers and chills.

[@cloutruler]

i dunno i think it sucks

[@MarcSamuels562]

This is by far the best Lovecraftian narration I’ve ever heard. The actor really nails home the crumbling sanity of the story in a way no other narrator does

[@jessecornett2597]

Happy birthday H.P. Lovecraft- Thank you for the nightmares...

[@Mosherkopter]

Damn i just love how the narrators plunges into madness himself. Its so in character. Cant really understand why so many people dislike it in the comments ^^

[@Mosherkopter]

@Lux Aeterna maybe, not sure if the insult is necessary there. But I mean that is a fair point, I personally like the idea of just hearing about these incidents can make you question reality itself if you're susceptible to that sort of thing which isn't that uncommon. Just look at conspiracy theories and how easy people buy into them. I personally love that, the idea of texts that just by reading it makes you go insane and frantic. Guess I'm just the minority with that

[@Mosherkopter]

@Lux Aeterna jeez, touchy are we? you might wanna check yourself before getting all arrogant, i never said you insulted the narrator. And i only said im not sure if that kind of language was necessary in a subjective discussion about taste. You do you man but throwing buzzwords like white knighting around has some very strong redditor energy lol. Kinda ironic isnt it, you state how im white knighting for a fictional character and how im "pushing it" yet you get your undies all twisted at the notion of you insulting someone ^^ Have a nice day dude :D

[@Mosherkopter]

@Lux Aeterna yikes

[@adamschneider868]

at first I didn't like it, but as it goes on, it really does fit.

[@charleshowie2074]

Speaking for myself, it feels infantile. It's an audiobook, not a dramatic reading.

[@dreamakuma]

I listened to this almost a year ago and this is still one of the best audiobooks Chilling Tales has done. Jesse Cornette has legitimately made an excellent reading that should be considered the gold standard of an audio version of one of the most Iconic pieces of Horror of the 20th century. Really this is one of the best Audiobooks I've listened to.

[@NavySeal6474]

I don't know why, but Lovecraft's literature is the only thing that sedates me at night.

[@lazarusnaugle7016]

I know not the reason, however nonetheless, lovecraftian literature is the sole vessel with which I may be able to use for safe passage between this plain and one of dreams, or nightmares. My nocturnal delusions are gated from me in this manner, but, despite my adversary stance, my resolve to pursue these sadows of consciousness remain steadfast. I feel I must continue and venture forward and down to meet them in their domain, and exit this one we're familiar with.

[@moddingspree]

a bludgeon to the head would also do the trick

[@johnwick-cn3ou]

It’s part of your ego/Id’s desire!

[@travisbickle1951]

Try his contemporary and friend, Robert E. Howard, who basically pioneered everything beautiful and vast in scope about Sword and Sorcery fantasy as it's greatest writer.

[@amerrackhunter3913]

the narrator starts out freaked out, ends insanity

[@tikkidaddy]

Well if I KNEW this was a solid fact...I would too. Theyd strap you in a padded room😂

[@garrettj.rodriguezslowpoke5094]

When the winged hussars arrived

[@keitkoppel2754]

Haha good 👍

[@malachisguides]

He scurred hisself

[@TDDJester24151]

This was my first CTDN experience. Five years ago. On an account I no longer have access to. I listen to ever podcast and story as they come out. Thank you for all your hard work!’!’

[@chillingtalesfordarknights]

Thanks for listening!

[@stokesa3122]

Step one: Obtain tiny octopus Step two: Name it Cthulhu. Step three: Make a costume for Cthulhu that includes wings, human-esque body etc. Step four: ???? Step five: Profit!

[@Musabre]

I'll BUY IT!

[@emilhappy5696]

Im in!

[@MatthewNatashaBobb]

Step Four: Take over the world. lol

[@shamusmcreary9748]

Just like stealing underpants

[@lavendergilly5843]

Find your market haha create business plan

[@raysmalley8308]

I love Jesse Cornet reading this, the feeling of fear in his voice reflects the aspect of horror that Lovecraft was trying to convey. A feeling of madness and fear of the unknown.

[@thegametroll6264]

The way he starts off relatively calm and by the time he reaches the description of the sailers and their encounter with cthulhu himself he becomes a raving maniac is a really good reading of any of lovercraftian horror.

[@avamasquerade]

He was a lil over the top at times making me wonder if he was going to cry which was uncomfortable because it seemed so forced. If he toned it down and amped up the subtlety *in a few key places* I would focus more on the story and could be emotionally drawn into it as if my suspension of disbelief was just a natural and hardly noticed phenomenon. I do love his pacing though, it gave my mind a chance to truly appreciate the incredible mastery in nearly every sentence.

[@GrimUndead94]

Its good that there is this channel to provide me with a narration of the stories that I wouldn't hear otherwise and wouldn't have any time to read on my own.

[@jamiecameron7615]

Best reading of Call of Cthulhu i've ever heard.

[@chillingtalesfordarknights]

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[@tomk9168]

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[@MasterGhidorah1117]

Call him what you will. When the Old Ones rise... all reality shall be torn asunder.

[@zacharyskellington5356]

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[@eviltoad746]

Always been a fan of the Cthulhu mythos, but had never read or listened to the one that really got it started. Definitely lived up to the hype. And an excellent narration. Really felt like you were actually going insane as you approached the end. Well done!

[@6Lucifer6Satan6]

Wow! This was marvelously done. Bravo to the reader. His rendering gave great vision to the story. Loved it.

[@aaron2923]

+Damyana I agree, This is one of my favorite books.

[@praetor9822]

This was legit the most terrifying audiobook I've ever heard. Props to you Jesse for the reading, and props to the audio guys for the growls.

[@afflictedaj]

The Call if Cthulu is a masterpiece

[@violinistx100]

Please narrate "The Shadow Over Innsmouth". An absolutely amazing work of horror by the same author in the same series as Call of Cthulhu. It's about a man that is traveling through New England and ends up going to Innsmouth even though he's told not to. He ends up asking too many questions, poking around town too much, and finds out secrets. He is hunted down by the cult of the town to kill him. He manages to escape, almost caught by the rumored greatly deformed frog looking people he heard of. Then in the end there's such a twist I can't spoil it. (If you've played the video game for PC, Call of Cthulhu it is loosely based off of The Shadow over Innsmouth and Call of Cthulhu. This is an amazing horror video game.)

[@claymohr3737]

Cherilyn H - look for the audio drama of The Shadow Over Innsmouth produced by the BBC. Very good version. It’s on KZbin.

[@_Tzer]

dude did the dunwitch horror so i dont doubt

[@vonjunzt4130]

there's a fairly good movie that combines The Call of Cthulu and The Shadow Over Innsmouth. It was made in Spain I think but it's in English. It's called 'Dagon' but it doesn't really have much to do with the Lovecraft story of the same name. It's about 80% Innsmouth and 18% Cthulu and 2% Dagon. Instead the US the story is set off the coast of Spain and has Spanish characters.

[@JoseCruz-rj9cp]

Thanks friend! You spared me the effort of having to read it ! But you could have left "Kermit" out! sort of like a kind of ...dessert!

[@0Berzerker0]

The skillful narrators passion in this reading as well as the demonic and low grumbling sound effects truly make this an immersive and gripping experience. I got so drawn into the story I didnt realise it ended , I was just waiting for the narrator to continue before checking the screen thinking something happened to the video ! Amazing work , thank you !

[@MrPoutsesMple]

This is great. I've read HPL's stories in greek translations, but always had in mind to dive in the original text and enjoy his word mastery.

[@BrixieGunMage]

i've listened to many readings of this story, yet this is the only one that does it for me. the emotion in the voice, the inflections, everything. very well done in my opinion.

[@colinmccormack8412]

I just stumbled upon this, as I have recently gotten into Lovecraft. Being a huge fan of audiobooks and podcasts, I must say that this is masterfully done. The production quality and narration are top-notch. Job well done, sir! This is outstanding work.

[@FergieTheTaurus]

My favorite H.P. Lovecraft story. This is a great reading of The Call of Cthulhu.

[@Dogbeing]

Finally a good KZbin channel has done this story!

[@MaskedRiderChris]

The way you build to that terrified screaming climax at the end is perfect for the story! Being a Lovecraftian protagonist is never good at all. The sound effects throughout were creepy as heck, too. Nice job on one of my favorite Lovecraft stories, y'all! There is actually a video on YT of someone reading the famous phrase from this story; he nearly sings it, and makes it sound all the more otherworldly and menacing for it. Well worth looking up.

[@Luxaeonun666]

Very nicely read. Listened to this while reading the story itself. Definitely made it feel realistic. Especially with the sound effects, and emotion put into the telling of this tale.

[@lucyanne9626]

This narration was incredibly well done.

[@lucyanne9626]

TheSlenderman I'll respect your opinion, even if I don't agree with it. The fear in the narrator's voice makes more sense if he's beginning the tale after his final discovery. Either way, it's clear that time and effort were put into this.

[@DiscipleOfHeavyMeta1]

+TheSlenderman MrCreepyPasta should narrate it.

[@TheSlenderman]

he is ok but the person who reads the dunwitch horror on this channel should read it. somone who sounds more like thier from the timeframe of the story. an older gentlemen s voice who slowly goes insane through the story. this verson sounds like a nerdy man from 2015 was thrown into an old horror tale and is falling apart with madness at the beginning of the tale.

[@TheSlenderman]

i would say otis jiry but he keeps his cool to well with his readings. if you don't pay attention it wont even sound like a horror story.

[@rosegocheva3309]

Why am i just finding this 😭 This is amazing. Thanks for narrating. I read the book years ago but the audiobook is so much cooler. The music really sets the mood

[@Oliviakniko]

i love how he narrated this it's just amazing how he lives into the story it gave me goosebumps how you can hear the insanity in his voice at the end, i come back ones in awhile to listen to this masterpiece.

[@AmandaHoward73]

Loving the passion and terror in the narrator's voice. I can't wait to listen to more

[@dcl34ry]

cannot express how much I love this and jesse's narration. I constantly listen to this before I sleep

[@kylenichols3833]

I think the narrator does a wonderful job

[@farzanehw4760]

I liked the shaky voice, it made me feel the mood of the story. Definitely preferred this kind of voice to an emotionless, calm voice.

[@ivanberov9384]

This is insanely good! I have listened to other Lovecraft readings, but never with such passion for the character. Awesome stuff, you got me right into the book. It sounds even better than I have heard it in my head while I was reading it. I also listened to the "Dunwich Horror"... Masterfully narrated!

[@aislinnkerr5618]

Oh my gosh,yes! This is one of my favourite stories!

[@apuofkekistan3985]

Cthulhu is great and all, but it's not my favorite lovecraft story. That would be the Dunwich Horror for me

[@DiscipleOfHeavyMeta1]

+CraftBeerHead I'm drinking a great craft beer while listening to this story. What a coincidence.

[@citycrusher9308]

+CraftBeerHead Mine is "From Beyond". It's everything Lovecraft condensed in a short story.

[@DiscipleOfHeavyMeta1]

Trevor Cormier That's so rad. Unfortunately, I can't remember what I was drinking on December 7th, 2015.

[@opunaya8955]

+CraftBeerHead I think for me it's either "The Rats in the Walls" or "The Colour Out of Space.

[@citycrusher9308]

Opunaya Colour Out of Space was the original idea for the "Blob" movie. horror/sci-fi owes so much to Lovecraft.

[@keelithomas9242]

Omg that was brilliant! It gave me chills, through and through, from the work itself and the talented narrative!

[@gloomy9100]

First time I'm hearing H.P Lovecrafts work..and you did it awesomely. I like the emotions in your voice.

[@LucianoCrix]

Ah! this gave me goosebumps.... Wonderful job Jesse Cornette!

[@angelopebs]

Jesse is one of my favorites from the NoSleep Podcast. Loved him here, which is surprising considering his voice is really great for those gritty detective horror types.

[@jaxgallagher911]

Absolutely awesome narration, his range of emotions really helped the reading. Subscribed.

[@ChilliFedor]

It was great. I love Lovecraft's The Mound. That tale is spectacularly extraordinary to say the least.

[@blackandgold978]

Terrific story; but this narrator is so melodramatic and over the top. Wayne June does the best job of all.......

[@DarlaLathan]

Awesome audio book! Love the classic Lovecraftian horror!

[@HylianTabby]

Fantastic reading of one of my all time favorites! Great job!

[@magpiestories7763]

Brilliant! Amazing story and superb narration, humbly yours, Magpie Stories

[@gh00stie62]

Jesse definitely has a way of reading, especially Lovecraft's sometimes hard to get around words. His scores are also usually fantastic. I look forward to him as much as Otis Jiry. :)

[@philasyr]

So good. Great job Mr. Cornett!

[@SandwitchReaper]

This is truly a classic. Really looking forward to hearing how you did it.

[@attawaygym]

This will all ways be a true clasic!

[@briancomiskey9824]

Epic narration! Thank you!

[@alonzobonilla]

I loved Color out of space and i most definitely love the call of Cthulhu or just Cthulhu 🐙🐙🐙🐙🐙 in general awesome read fellow horror friend

[@419Films]

You can't go wrong with the master of weird fiction. :-)

[@richardmahn7861]

The non-Euclidian geometry of R'lyeh is particularly disturbing...

[@LorrdMatt]

I liked it, but the voice did start to grate a bit by the end. Sounded a bit like Woody Allen was reading it! Quality production though, as usual.

[@jamesreynolds1275]

I was thinking Mort from Family Guy! Lol

[@gh00stie62]

i love laying in bed, listening to these.

[@johnnythreefour2902]

Awesome story reading by Michelangelo from the ninja Turtles.

[@gabrielgaster3992]

Sounds more like Donnie.

[@vanessapleasecomeback3254]

Great narration! I've been waiting for this story to show up on this channel.

[@kateking3953]

After a busy time, enjoying this immensely on a cold, grey New Year's day afternoon, both for the story, which I read back in the day, and the enthusiasm with which it's read. Great work guys!

[@Martin_Mare]

Sometimes I play this at the bar, crowd favourite

[@Dantick09]

That narration was top quality, I am impressed

[@dergrammarfuhrer1901]

+A,C Depends which definition you use, narration, strictly speaking, means laying out a narrative, either verbally or in writing. However, nowadays it is more often used to refer to a commentary track that accompanies a visual medium like a film or TV programme.

[@matthewmoran5297]

+Dantick09 Yeeaahh, but I wish that Caden Clegg did the narration. :\ I LOOOOOOOOOVVEEDD his work on "The Dunwich Horror"! 8D

[@Nyxsitara]

I kind of wish I could read along on the screen

[@DrHouseNUFC]

I love H.P Lovecraft stories and I love your narrations

[@ethanwells2103]

This is some really tight voice work. Very impressed.

[@dvictorbrown]

Pure fright. Nicely done! The undertone of persistent disbelief but resigned fear is palpable!

[@TXDogg83]

This and the Dunwich Horror are my favorite Lovecraft stories. Oh and the Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath

[@richardmahn7861]

"Rats in the Walls" "God damn you Thornton. I'll teach you to faint at what my family do!"...

[@sarahalexandra3892]

Why does this guy sound constantly hysterical? Like from the first line.

[@sarahalexandra3892]

A,C it's understandable why the character would be hysterical. But for us listeners it's too much hysteria. Screaming at us is too much.

[@jessecornett2597]

The realization that you are just a small part of a much larger, more frightening destiny can sometimes be a bit disconcerting to certain individuals- I chose to interpret it in that way at least for this young fellow:)

[@tikkidaddy]

@A,C Theyd all be locked in rubber rooms, strung out on benzodiazepines and haladol. Curled up in a corner. Why?? Its like "Wait dude, we havent figured out how to pronounce your freakin name!!"😃😃😃

[@jamiecameron7615]

A wonderful reading. It really drew me in.

[@BlueFlames094]

This narrator is excellent!

[@firebreathingfish9782]

Well freaking done, when i read that i never had as much emotion and vigor as you did. Makes me wanna go back and re-read it mysf.

[@RodrigoLopezV247]

Fantastic! Congrats guys keep it going!

[@chillingtalesfordarknights]

+Rodrigo Lopez Thanks for listening!

[@burlfarlington731]

+Chilling Tales For Dark Nights hey guys, check out a far superior reading of this on "Free Audio Books For Intellectual Exercise". The guy reading this is going in and out of christopher walken. Not sure why he felt going with a shakey voice worked. Very shitty.

[@raysmalley8308]

Could you guys do Shadow over Innsmouth and At The Mountains of Madness?

[@chillingtalesfordarknights]

+Ray Smalley In the plans!

[@Tuikkal]

+Chilling Tales For Dark Nights I'd like to see how you guys can top the BBC versions of these stories :)

[@raysmalley8308]

If they're anything like +Jesse Cornette they'll be top of the list for decades

[@danieldobie8273]

The BBC's adaptation of At The Mountains of Madness and The Shadow over Innsmouth are very enjoyable, As is Garrick Hagon's Reading of The Call of Cthulhu.

[@musicalmarauder8352]

I loved the narrator!! Great listening experience for my first lovecraft story ^.^

[@christophera2958]

:;)

[@braigbrothers]

The narration is top quality! Amazing

[@ArcanusEst]

There were a number of times that the 'frightened' tone Cornett used just wore on me as whiny and overdramatic. Could have toned that down rather significantly. It frequently made it hard to listen to. Otherwise, pretty good reading. Good pace and clear enunciation. I also appreciate the upstart student mispronouncing 'Cthulhu'. Nice touch.

[@xXDrDistructoXx]

Reading as "terrified" comes off as whiny. Great story though.

[@mantis_monk]

Absolutely horrible narration lol. He would be more suited for an R.L Stine book...

[@philipendres1882]

This is a whiny liberal college student whose by-the-book reality has been toppled and shattered by evidence of space-faring dead/undead/unliving gods whose only mobile member is a miles-tall octopus dragon and the worshipers are cutthroat, bloodthirsty assassins with, if not actual magic, at least a good bit of poison and sharp knives.

[@dsbiddle]

Can you imagine living in the apartment next door while he’s reading this? I probably would’ve called the cops. Good job, bro! I’d be interested in hearing a less dramatic interpretation of the reading but I enjoyed it.

[@VassiaSarri]

Thank you for reading those stories. Wonderful reading, very clear for me who I am not a native English speaker. Thanks again.

[@zanestevens2894]

This was amazing, truly terrifying :)

[@Warrirorr]

This is amazing.

[@Mosherkopter]

Man this narrator is awesome, these burst out screams into madness always give me goosepumps

[@TheDeadmanTT]

Very dramatic. I love it!

[@gregorymason4177]

Right on Jesse man thank You for the freedom to express myself .

[@derekhoferichter1802]

Amazing job pls do more hp lovecraft story's or story's like hp lovecraft just amazing job

[@Joshuazx]

excellent work.

[@awendigowithinternetaccess4400]

Powerful. Two thumbs up. :)

[@tayray3045]

I love this story. I love Lovecraft. Cthulhu!!

[@verrozz5546]

Fantastic narrated

[@brandonbonilla9322]

Excellent!!

[@Notmadenough]

Very well read / acted, even if occasionally the narrator sounds like a mixture of Captain Kirk, Christopher Walker and Woody Allen.

[@miatornstrand1020]

It’s outstanding reading 📖 to. Thanks!

[@xACEx63]

superb reading

[@jacobbrown6250]

I want to here more Lovecraft Stories, this story right now is my favorite horror story.

[@spartan4613]

Wow, Great Job! Keep up the good work

[@dio7609]

I was peacefully listening and almost fell asleep until the narrator started to yell.

[@sndlady.]

Love it thanks 😊

[@Ensydious1]

While I am a a heavy fan of Lovecraft's works, and Creepypasta in general (especially Otis Jiry) this narration was...atrocious. The narration, as the story is to be dark, done to inspire fear of the deep shadows, of the ancient evils lurking there beyond all comprehension. Not inspire random jump scares when the narrator shouts for no good reason.

[@Jadedbunny8]

I love this! I know its a long story but could you please find a way to do Into the Mountains of Madness. His Xenophobia is a little less overt in his later works...

[@richardmahn7861]

Been done.And check out Sparky Sparks, PHd's review on Thug Notes.Dude probably sounds like an Oxford don,when off screen. His analyses are great.but remind me of Eng. Lit. proffs. In rap talk...