Dark Adventure Radio Theatre® - The Case of Charles Dexter Ward

Dark Adventure Radio Theatre® - The Case of Charles Dexter Ward

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"I have brought to light a monstrous abnormality,
but I did it for the sake of knowledge."

Dark Adventure Radio Theatre®: The Case of Charles Dexter Ward brings Lovecraft's novella to life as it might have been adapted for radio in the 1930s. This special 2 CD set dramatizes HPL's longest story with a huge cast of professional actors, exciting sound effects and thrilling original music by Reber Clark. This tale of ancestral evil and supernatural horror in Lovecraft's beloved Providence is a favorite among HPL fans. It's our understanding that this story has not previously been recorded in English.

Charles Dexter Ward is a bright high school student in 1920s Providence. He investigates genealogical records about his ancestor, Joseph Curwen, a dubious character who fled Salem before the witchcraft trials. Charles' inquiry takes a number of dark and nefarious turns, leading to grave robbing, ritual magic, murder and madness. Can a horror that started centuries ago be stymied, or will occult fiends succeed in their hideous ambitions?

In addition to two 77 minute CDs (the total show is more than two and half hours) containing the radio drama, you'll get these carefully made props from the story to enhance your listening experience:

• A clipping from the Providence Journal, describing the escape of a patient from a mental hospital

• A letter from Simon Orne to Joseph Curwen discussing their diabolical undertakings

• A photograph Charles Ward with the restored portrait of Joseph Curwen

• A page from Borellus' grimoire, detailing the use of essential saltes, with notations by Joseph Curwen

These great props are complimented by the fantastic artwork of illustrator Darrell Tutchton in the style you've come to know and love from other episodes of Dark Adventure Radio Theatre®. And if you order the show on CD, you'll also get a link to download the show so you can start listening immediately.

The cover art is available on shirts and other fun merch from our Redbubble store!

Or Download Now. You can skip the props and CD, and download a high-quality MP3 of the show right now and be enjoying it in just a few minutes. It's available as a single audio file or a collection of multiple chapter files. It's eco-friendly, with no shipping or tax charges!

Everything you ever wanted to know about Dark Adventure Radio Theatre® is right here.

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Daniel Granda
Eldritch Time-Travel at its Best!

I remember this story given to me in high school by a co-worker at the hobby shop we worked, and spent most of our lives at, in those days. This was his favorite Lovecraft tale, but being my first, I had difficulty with it. When I returned it to him he gave me, "At The Mountains of Madness." This story was devoured in less than 2 days and became the first of Lovecraft's oeuvre that I finished. What I loved about the performance of this tale was the actor's mastery of the alien vocabulary and syntax, which was my hurtle. This Dark Adventure radio theater performance was mesmerizing transporting me through the centuries of Joseph Curwen's diabolical life to culminate in the tragic fate of Charles Dexter Ward.

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Roger Schumacher
Really looked forward to this one

This story has always been one of my favorites. This adaptation takes the material and adds a lot of atmosphere. and the music and sound effects help set the mood for this story. Great performances in this one.

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Roger Schumacher
The adaptation of this story was well done

Really enjoyed this one, it has all the intrigue and atmosphere of the original story along with the performances of the voice actors adding to the overall enjoyment of the story.

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Roger Schumacher
The adaptation of this story was well done

I really enjoyed this radio theatre version of this story. Left me really thinking about the original Lovecraft text and how it can be transformed into another medium and be just as captivating.

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Ed Mechmann
Great radio theater

This was an excellent radio theater adaptation of what was, in my view, Lovecraft's masterpiece. So entertaining that I couldn't get out of my car until it had ended! Loved the props too!

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