Also, I’ve been enjoying The Magnus Archives recently, and previously listened to the first season of Archive 81. At least one of these falls under the Analog horror sub genre. I quite like them, as they are sufficiently creepy to give you a little “chill”, but won’t keep me up at night.
I enjoyed this article very much, as it set the stage for a spooky and atmospheric October. On our recent nighttime travels through the backroads of New England, my imagination couldn’t help but conjure up creatures around each turn. There is just something about New England and Lovecraft that can make the most idyllic settings come across as potentially menacing.
I am tempted to dive into some of your suggestions, but I am a bit hesitant. 😬. I’m not sure I could handle all of them. Maybe I’ll start with the radio drama and the BBC special. You are correct in that the Brits do have a certain flare for a good, classic ghost story.
As far as other content and authors, I’ve generally been more traditional in my tastes for Stephen King and Dean Koontz. Also, a lot of Edgar Allen Poe seemed to pop up in my childhood for some reason. What are your thoughts on Poe?
Lovecraft was of the few people of his time that acknowledged that America had been "haunted" for years by things older than the European colonists or Native Americans and he wanted to make it known that there was always the possibility of weird things out there.
Lurking Fear and Ghostwatch are good ways to start the season I'd say! They're spooky enough without being over the top.
I enjoy what I've read of Poe. I think one of my favorites from him is "Never Bet the Devil Your Head" since it's a dark comedy that made me laugh out loud by the end.
Also, I’ve been enjoying The Magnus Archives recently, and previously listened to the first season of Archive 81. At least one of these falls under the Analog horror sub genre. I quite like them, as they are sufficiently creepy to give you a little “chill”, but won’t keep me up at night.
I enjoyed this article very much, as it set the stage for a spooky and atmospheric October. On our recent nighttime travels through the backroads of New England, my imagination couldn’t help but conjure up creatures around each turn. There is just something about New England and Lovecraft that can make the most idyllic settings come across as potentially menacing.
I am tempted to dive into some of your suggestions, but I am a bit hesitant. 😬. I’m not sure I could handle all of them. Maybe I’ll start with the radio drama and the BBC special. You are correct in that the Brits do have a certain flare for a good, classic ghost story.
As far as other content and authors, I’ve generally been more traditional in my tastes for Stephen King and Dean Koontz. Also, a lot of Edgar Allen Poe seemed to pop up in my childhood for some reason. What are your thoughts on Poe?
Lovecraft was of the few people of his time that acknowledged that America had been "haunted" for years by things older than the European colonists or Native Americans and he wanted to make it known that there was always the possibility of weird things out there.
Lurking Fear and Ghostwatch are good ways to start the season I'd say! They're spooky enough without being over the top.
I enjoy what I've read of Poe. I think one of my favorites from him is "Never Bet the Devil Your Head" since it's a dark comedy that made me laugh out loud by the end.
I’m not familiar with that one from Poe. I will have to check it out.
It's a good one. Not normally taught in schools, I guess "The Raven" and "Tell-Tale Heart" are the standard ones.
Yes, and “The Cask of Amontillado”