THE HORROR THAT LURKS BENEATH: Nine Tales of the Underground by H. P. Lovecraft

What was the ultimate fate of Harley Warren?
What inspired the vile paintings of Richard Upton Pickman?
Why was the abandoned house on Benefit Street left to rot?
Though Lovecraft was chiefly known for his Cthulhu Mythos stories, he penned many other tales that explore equally terrifying concepts, many involving strange, subterranean spaces, peopled by ghastly and otherworldly beings.
Nine of these tales of the underground are collected here, in THE HORROR THAT LURKS BENEATH.
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:00:36 - The Statement of Randolph Carter
0:17:26 - Pickman's Model: A Dramatic Reading
0:55:21 - Imprisoned by the Pharaohs (1/2)
1:30:23 - Imprisoned by the Pharaohs (2/2)
2:09:57 - In the Vault
2:33:23 - The Transition of Juan Romero
2:52:09 - The Beast in the Cave
3:07:49 - Dagon: A Dramatic Reading
3:25:24 - The Shunned House (1/5)
3:36:36 - The Shunned House (2/5)
3:51:28 - The Shunned House (3/5)
4:08:12 - The Shunned House (4/5)
4:25:48 - The Shunned House (5/5)
4:40:22 - The Lurking Fear (1/4)
4:54:02 - The Lurking Fear (2/4)
5:07:00 - The Lurking Fear (3/4)
5:20:46 - The Lurking Fear (4/4)
5:34:59 - Further Listening
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[@edwardspencer3906]

My Eternal Gratitude for Your Human Voice instead of the plague of A. I. and annoying mispronounced words, to say nothing of it's lack of any emotion.. Thank You again for ALL THE EFFORT!

[@junheceta268]

HEAR! HEAR!

[@Kitsaplorax]

Absolutely! Real, embodied Euclidean beings relating tales of Nameless, Indescribable entities uvulating songs not of this realm.

[@edwardspencer3906]

@@Kitsaplorax you MUST have be a fellow "Why use a couple easy descriptions, when 2 paragraphs will do?"... Which I subscribe to also! Been an HPL aficionado for decades and it Does have a habit of working it's way into your vocabulary, usually to the chagrin of your Friends and Family..Who Cares because I Do Love It So!!!

[@Kitsaplorax]

@@edwardspencer3906 I made a career of writing easy to read and follow technical manuals and procedural guides for small companies, books, a military division and a state sub-agency. Won awards for these. My exacting and verbose outlet is in describing a more squamous, chimerical and extra-dimensional set of phenomenon outside the realms of normative neural processing.

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[@ghostofjutland326]

All the years I’ve been listening to this channel and I never could place where I heard “You fool! Warren is dead” before. Thank you as always Ian!

[@c.djinmyr]

All my favorites in one video, opening with the unforgettable report on the condition of poor Mr. Warren. Love the work 👍👍👍

[@sandcat66]

My favourite ❤️

[@shanepowers7566]

The Statement of Randolph Carter was the story that got me hooked on these old time horror stories.

[@Kitsaplorax]

Let me suggest you listen to the "Quiet Please" episode "The Thing on the Fourble Board". For a more modern take on Lovecraft, find a copy of the short story about a lost piece of Miskatonic University IT gear that goes missing-"Pickman's Modem".

[@jacoblong92]

Finally heard the reason for Warren's fate. Really quite enjoyable.

[@537h]

"You fool!" Shivers and goosebumps. Absolutely brilliant.

[@user-de2wf4yu4c]

It's only because of Ian that I can fully appreciate Lovecraft. I've tried reading him many times and just couldn't get into the writing. The style is too old fashioned fashioned for my eyes. But Ian has made it an absolute joy for my ears. Thank you sir for the work you, your family and your friends have put into this literature and thank you for presenting it in a way made palatable to me. Yours has become the voice that I most often fall asleep to when I need to and your presentation has made relaxation and absorption of these classics a complete joy. 😊 I owe you more thanks than I can convey here.

[@accelerationquanta5816]

Maybe you should try reading children's pop up books.

[@MariusKeint]

​@@accelerationquanta5816you don't have a right to judge anyone. Love rafts archaic style is not for everyone. I personally love it but can understand how it can seem tiresome to some. It's all cool.

[@MariusKeint]

​@@accelerationquanta5816 you don't have any right to judge others on their choices or likes. Lovecraft is pretty archaic and hard for some people to read. That's fine. I love his style but it doesn't mean that it's for everyone.

[@biggusdickus5986]

​@@accelerationquanta5816Back under your bridge, you naughty troll you.. 😂

[@gregorymatheson1409]

So grateful for this Ian, The Transition of Juan Romero is one of my favourite HPL stories

[@shaunsmith3757]

I do enjoy the long format videos 😃 thanks, Horrorbabble crew!

[@walterfechter8080]

These stories are the perfect accompaniment for the stormy/rainy night which is presently working its way through my part of the world. Many thanks, Ian.

[@AresLeviathan]

An interesting take on "Dagon" with him being in an asylum vs. In a hotel. Very immersive.

[@jeffashley5512]

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I found this channel a few years back, around the time of the 22 hour cthulhu mythos video, however that has been the only video I had watched, time to correct this mistake by finally subscribing and slowly watching almost a month of high quality storytelling

[@andreasfilis9001]

just thank you Ian for these stories.

[@oftenspanx]

I have seen a few uploads now, where it was explained that the reading was an edit, sans sound effects that really made the readings feel like old radio plays, the implication being that there had apparently been requests for just such a thing. I will never for the life of me understand why. Listening to the Pickman story just now, here in the dark as I catch up on some gaming, the soundscape really drew me in, the atmosphere was electric, and at times unsettling. Fantastic. I would love to see more recordings featuring such, though as ever and always, even abscent the extra immersion the sound effects provide for me, love to listen to Horror Babble 😔🙏💜

[@lindadean3374]

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[@soulreaver1983]

Simply outstanding many thanks Ian 🙂

[@AndromedaKirin]

Ian, I never noticed you were singing Tiptoe Through the Tulips in Pickman's Model! Haha! Keep being amazing. You're such a gem. 🖤🖤🖤

[@ConfusedNorthernLights-zi4id]

I thought it was Tiny Tim!!! You are SO Cool, Ian,Thanks

[@TheHappyhorus]

As always many thanks HorrorBabble, you have kept me company on so many nights with fantastic tales, wonderfully delivered. You have my gratitude 🙏. Please do continue delivering us these weird and creepy stories. ❤❤

[@gregbors8364]

Cool! Another long Lovecraft video to fall asleep / have nightmares to!

[@AcornElectron]

This’ll probably still be playing when I awake. Keep up the good work and, as always, stay safe. Thought it rude to quote when it’s here in full! ❤

[@frankmount226]

I’m so happy I just heard where Warren came from… and went to 😂😂😂 this is my favorite channel. Thank you. I’m enjoying this

[@grannybird7365]

Excellent, excellent! Bravo. The storm, the plaintive mews. Perfect.

[@anthonybarnwell767]

Sweet man thanks again for your stories

[@70schild420]

So,we finally meet Warren!

[@krusader357]

This makes my bus rides enjoyable cheers again HorrorBabble!

[@Aroundthesquarebowl]

Thank you ❤

[@gretchenkoontz2836]

Excellent!

[@Wombats555]

What a list. Fantastic! I don't mind a bit of duplication if it puts a great theme together I can fall asleep to!

[@HorrorBabble]

We're releasing these collections on other platforms, so why not upload them here, too!

[@Nerodrgn]

ah wonderful, something to listen to while I'm at work

[@markusvurrgh4549]

Glorious.

[@howardhavardramberg7160]

Amazing content as always ❤

[@th0m_vi0lence3]

Some of our favorite HB narrations here! Plus the incredible audioplay format story reminiscent of old time radio! Do you have any pets, Ian?

[@HorrorBabble]

No pets currently, though there are plenty of 'em belonging to the extended family!

[@th0m_vi0lence3]

@@HorrorBabble I can imagine you having a big fluffy Maine Coon kitty 🐈

[@dartharaneus67]

Having watched so many videos from this channel, I can exclaim (at the end of this particular story): « OMG, HE SAID THE LINE! » 🤣🤣🤣

[@DennisMoore664]

Always loved that they brought a flamethrower in _The Shunned House_

[@miarencrowsdaughter6434]

I always thought that was the most amusing and least threatening body part to discover (no spoilers)

[@bobbymarcum772]

I keep seeing Lovecrafts lesser known, most obscure work "Further Listening" on a lot of your readings, but every time I click on the timestamp on the TOC it always takes me to some kind of pitch to hear other stories you narrate, (which I do not hesitate to listen to , I hasten to explain) but I would very much like to hear this short tale called Further Listening for I have never heard it. Can you point me to a post where it is all by itself so I dont have to click on those timestamps?

[@VinnieBoucher_II]

Grand slam once again, Ian!

[@RolandWieffering1]

I knew it had to begin with "The Statement of Randolph Carter"...... Even a girlfriend recognizes the start of "Fool, Warren is Dead". Your stories contributed to her comprehension of the English language. Now we can listen together to your stories. Great...and, of course, thanks.

[@HorrorBabble]

That's great to hear! Thanks, Roland.

[@RolandWieffering1]

@@HorrorBabble you are very welcome...!!!

[@bholdr----0]

Cheers! This is a great subject for a collection- especially considering that some readerers might dig certain subjects/themes: underground, in this case. Others such subjects could be, say, Body Horror (The Disinterment, Arthur Jermyn, Cold Air), or Witchcraft, The Sea, or New England, (I know that you've done many like that, but, the more the creepier!) Anyway, if you would do the same for other topics, and not just for HPL, I know I, for ine, would dig it. Cheers! (I am re-re-listening to The Transition of Juan Romero now- which I think is underrated, and probably wouldn't have listened to again if it weren't for this collection!)

[@HorrorBabble]

Great ideas!

[@bholdr----0]

@@HorrorBabble Maybe 'best weird fiction of the 20s or (insert decade here)... It would be interesting to see how cosmic horror, etc, was influenced by when it was written. Or, 'Author's first published stories', 'very short stories', and so on. There are so many good readings here that could be collected into themed playlists (e.g. themes such as those above, and many others) which would definitely be appreciated. 🤔👍🤘

[@HorrorBabble]

Indeed! I've already started working on themed playlists -- look for Categorized Playlists on the main channel page: kzbin.info It's a big job though, so it's going to take a while to get everything organized. You'll find other playlists there, too, including readings by author, by length, etc.

[@bholdr----0]

@@HorrorBabble Nice!

[@SausagecatChannel]

He said the line!!!!

[@stephaniestevenson6335]

A wonderful night in store!

[@leebennett1821]

Thanks

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you, Lee!

[@heroide]

Alas, poor Warren, I knew him well !! 😢😢

[@jonahs.757]

He said the thing!

[@robbabcock_]

RIP, Warren! ☠🔥😉

[@FergieTheTaurus]

These are all excellent stories, especially for a slow work day. Thank you!

[@libertycowboy2495]

Ah, poor Warren😢

[@iandalzell1226]

So this is where Warren is from. I was geeking out about it when I heard it. this is the first time I've heard this one, It's the best Easter egg.

[@user-th3ng3lr6l]

The origin of the Warren line finally revealed!

[@gregbors8364]

I suppose… to anyone who hasn’t read Lovecraft’s stories before

[@user-th3ng3lr6l]

@gregbors8364 I've never heard that particular story before, the Shunned House is a favourite of mine.

[@jjboozer64]

A true treasure! 🙏

[@davidk6269]

16:57 "You fool!!!! Warren is dead!"

[@soulreaver1983]

😱😱😱

[@sarah7895]

The transition of juan was a member perk but whoops! I heard it here 😂

[@AlgorithmEngagementEntity]

He said the thing!!

[@jonadabvargas3054]

I heard pickmans model, but it was narrated by edward E, french, got lots of cool stories on his channel her on KZbin. I highly recommend him. You will not be disappointed. Changling

[@andrewhoffman8427]

So, after all these years, I finally hear the origin of “You fool, Warren is dead!” and also embarrassingly realized that it was from a story I’d read at least a time or two in the past 30 years. I should’ve known all along.

[@tishahouse846]

Listening from the ukwales ❤

[@bigsarge2085]

❤️‍🔥

[@radiklfred]

If only you had finished with the Statement of Randolph Carter. Then the video could have started and finished on the same line!

[@HorrorBabble]

[@CatEnthusiast-gr3cv]

At least we're getting actual Lovecraft stories, not emulations.

[@EDee20NINE]

1st yesssssss!

[@transamfirebird1]

Excellent thanks .

[@corycampbell7000]

Second!!!!

[@jonjames7328]

I came here to see how Warren is doing. No change.

[@awarningtothecuriouswerewolves]

The Ultimate fate of Warren? He got to listen to you folks @HB tell the world he was dead...over & over & over again! Well, it ain't over till it's over & neither am I! Cheers, Warren!

[@H0RR0R_HANG0VERZ]

A Lovecraft + Subterranean Horror compilation is just what I had in mind! -How do y’all do it?! ┐(º﹃º `;)┌ ✧ p.s. *I AM VERY GRATEFUL* ✧

[@HorrorBabble]

[@thomaslardinois6383]

19:28 I'm sorry, but Lovecraft and cats cannot share the same headspace anymore for me XD

[@fahbs]

You genius! Warren is fine!

[@scottbubb2946]

Hey Warren, get up. HorrorBabble just posted, don't you want to listen with me? Warren? Warren...

[@BigBennKlingon]

Im surprised 'The Mound' isnt included. Perhaps it's a bit too long for this sort of collection

[@HorrorBabble]

I wanted to exclude the mythos yarns on this occasion. Old Cthulhu needs a break every now and then.

[@BigBennKlingon]

@@HorrorBabble lol. Fair enough!

[@datsweetsansabooty]

10

[@loonelytoon6523]

I misremember or you once selled also hoodies with the quote "YOU FOOL, WARREN IS DEAD!"?

[@cobrachicken07]

Sup, Warren

[@emigurumi]

I finally know why Warren is dead

[@benwrigley6176]

Swèet😂❤

[@7sevensevern]

Ive been hearing about his death for a couple of years now, but who the feck is Warren? Who still thinks hes alive?

[@7sevensevern]

Typical... I wrote this before listening to the episode!!

[@stormedjustonce6626]

Seriously, Warren, at this point it's just skill issue.

[@HorrorBabble]

Ha!