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In this thrilling episode, we delve into the eerie world of Frankenstein's legacy. Our story begins with a group of filmmakers setting out to create a horror series based on the infamous Baron von Frankenstein. As they prepare for the production, strange occurrences unfold, echoing the sinister legend of the Baron's return every century. The crew faces mysterious events, including the unexplained death of animals and the chilling disappearance of a crew member, Flip, who encounters something terrifying in the woods. As tensions rise, the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, leaving the crew questioning the true nature of the evil lurking in the shadows.
As the story progresses, the filmmakers are drawn deeper into the mystery surrounding Frankenstein's castle. With the anniversary of the Baron's death approaching, the crew must confront their fears and unravel the truth behind the haunting occurrences. The enigmatic actor, Paul Helmut, adds to the suspense with his uncanny resemblance to the Baron, raising questions about his true identity. As the clock ticks towards midnight, the crew must face the possibility that the legend of Frankenstein's monster may not be just a tale, but a terrifying reality. Join us as we explore the chilling events that unfold in "Frankenstein Revisited."
(00:51) Introduction to Terrifying Imagination
(02:33) Frankenstein Revisited: The Story Begins
(06:01) The Cast and Crew Arrive at the Castle
(09:01) Exploring the Legend of Frankenstein
(14:11) The Mystery Deepens: Strange Occurrences
(21:13) Uncovering Secrets: The Castle's Hidden Passages
(30:00) The Tension Builds: Preparing for the Show
(37:06) The Climax: Midnight at the Crypt
(41:00) Aftermath and Reflection: What Really Happened?
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Welcome.
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I'm EG Marshall. Welcome to the world of terrifying imagination. Make yourself comfortable for the moment. You know, evil has a vitality that defies time. Its power can be curbed, denied, defeated, but only temporarily. And when it returns, its force is more malevolent than ever. We've all been to dark places and felt the presence of evil, and we've all seen things beyond our power of understanding. But like Tom Fairley, we feel our explanations for everything. Or are there cold? Did it cold? The smell? Decade? Frank. Frank? No. No. No. No. He's unconscious.
The tractor made it. Olga, did your men find anything else? Just the grass. It's curious, Tom. I don't see anything, Tom. Yes. You do, Tom. But it doesn't mean anything to you. We weren't here when we found Flip. The oil was flattened. And got the same strange discoloration.
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What kind does that to do with Frank here?
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I don't know. But I promise you, I'll find out. Our mystery drama, Frankenstein Revisited, was written especially for the radio mystery theater by Milt Wissoff and stars Michael Wager and Leon Janney. I'll do that shortly for that one. We move now from the friendly people who make these broadcasts possible to the monsters who will make it impossible for you to sleep. I hope. Our drama opens on a story conference in the Madison Avenue bar. It will end, I assure you, in terror and fear. Over here. Get down. You sure it's a great place for a meeting? Hell, meeting. Hell, you're late. I don't have to find my way to the bar. I might have been here sooner. Alright. What's on your mind, Rache?
I've been looking for a special that we can use as a springboard for our new horror series.
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And what's more appropriate than the old Frankenstein lesson?
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You mean Boris Karloff and his magic electrodes? No, Tom.
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Not the hokey monster brought to life by the man scientist. That was cooked up by Mary Shelley. It doesn't read with the gothic tale everyone in Germany knows about the infamous and his terrible death. We've got all the elements of a superb spook show. What's more? This is the four hundredth anniversary of the Baron's death. So what? So this whole, buddy.
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The monster is reputed to return every century looking for fresh blood. It won't work, Frank. I was stationed here at Darmstadt only a stone's throw away from the Frankenstein Castle, back to World War one. I've seen the place. It doesn't look like much. Even the burial crypt has been turned into a potato seller. Well, how about the incidents you mentioned of cocktails
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the other night?
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That's what really put me under the show. Those killings I've blabbed about had nothing to do with any monster. The police were satisfied the murders were committed by a fanatical group of neo Nazis who called themselves a werewolves. Who's gonna be interested in a defunct castle on an anniversary nobody celebrates? Well, they will this year.
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We're going to billboard the four hundredth anniversary with a gala festival.
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Now who's gonna show? The peasants used to have a foot might even mention the baron's name. That was almost thirty years ago. Oh, they'll come.
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We're going to have sausage and beer, fireworks, and a dandy house of horrors to set the stage for our countdown to midnight.
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A fake documentary,
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paper mache razzle dazzle. The storyline is sound
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which will scare the heck out of people Now if you don't want to direct the special Alright. Alright. Pop me in.
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What? Put one square with me, Tom. Why all the bull about the potato seller?
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You don't want to go back there, do you? No Frank, I don't like the place Then why not back out?
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I don't feel you're the devil of Frank, Frank,
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I wanna keep on directing for the network I won't let anything stand in my way Not you, not the gray hairs creeping up on me. Not even Frankenstein in this blasted castle. Just let me leave this one thought with you. We'll see how much you enjoy the scene when midnight approaches. I like to hear the tune of your whistle when the wind howls. Powers. And mister Larkin. And mister Larkin here. So good to see you again. And you too, mister Shelley. Oh, Klaus, I'd like you to meet our little company.
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This is Eileen Garrett who will play the Baron Ward, Laura. And the charming one I'm showing. Him, Eileen. And Flip Johnson, also known in the industry as The Voice. He'll do the descriptive background at the
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castle. He interviews with the man on the street. He will also double as Rolfe, the suitor for Aileen's hair. That won't take much acting. In that case, you might do. This is Klaus Fogler, our local representative,
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who'll be our strong right hand during the production. When
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do we meet mister Helmut?
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Very soon. We'll find he makes an abnormal bond. That's very strange. I never heard of him. Oh, he's quite a well known actor. I assure you. You know, I think it's time to leave for the castle. It's not the plaza, but I hope you will find it comfortable. Well, I'm sure he will. Who goes with whom? If there's enough room in the limousine for all of you. The baggage will fall on a small bag of truck. Yeah. How about you, Klaus? Don't you come in with us? I know, Frank, I will see that the baggage is not confined to mention by mistake. But I will, join you
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later. I wonder what mister Helmut, a baron is like.
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I have a feeling. Oh, Eileen. Now you sound like gloom and doom fairly. He's probably just another average run of the mill weirdo. You've done a great job, Klaus.
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Even the crew is happy on the trailers. I like mine. I'm fine. It's a bit drastic when the brakes are open, but the comforters will keep me warm, I'm sure. How about this lunch?
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I haven't had wild boars of galactic out here. Oh. Oh. Is that what it was? Tasted like, suckling pig. I see. Klaus,
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why don't you get the ball rolling?
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The details of the Frankenstein legend. Oh, it's not a complicated story. The hated aristocrat who exercised all the prerogatives of his position in this village almost four hundred years ago. Unmerciful greetings, torture, and death, thought he considered a France to his person. This was his home. Do you ever sell home, boss? The baron lived here with his ward, Laura, but he was a thoroughly evil man man and hardly behaved taller like an uncle should. Tomorrow
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is the anniversary of the Baron's death.
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April ago, the Baron had a spectacular scene in the castle with Laura and her suit of art. He mounted his horse and rode off into the woods. Someone or
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something, ripped him from his horse and tore him to pieces. And the legend says that every century, the monster that killed a baron returns.
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Well, that's about it. And we'll be doing his direct for the scene tomorrow night. We have a short run for this evening. Look for places to spot mics and get out of cushions. Flip those straws through the woods and give us a little ad lib color. Don't have your cloud there? Not in the woods, flip baby. Just you and the baron and the other monster at all. Oh, how come? Because no one in this area will venture into the woods after dark. Tomorrow night, the anniversary eve, they may not even stir out of their homes. Is that right, Klaus? Possibly.
The people here are very suspicious. Oh, are they? Why don't you explain what happened a hundred years ago, on the last anniversary? I was not yet born. Yeah, but you know what happened?
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A man was found dead.
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Dead Klaus? He was butchered, wasn't he? Taught to shreds? And his head was found at the foot of the hill.
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Well, Frank, this is it. I hate to admit it, Klaus, but Tom may have a point,
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not the castle grounds. It is kinda tacky.
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Well, I'm not sure. I agree. I agree. It's not much, but the kid the the feeling I get,
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I I'm really frightened. Come on now, princess. You're letting that creep's tail get under your skin. Nothing here but battered stone and dirt.
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Reminds me of my plaid. Mm-mm.
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Mm-mm. I I get bad vibes. It reminds me of a trip I took to Central America years ago. The ruined pyramids, the bloody altars where thousands of sacrifice and bloodthirsty gods. It it had the same aura of evil. You are most perceptive, miss God.
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Evil is everywhere. Who are you? I am Paul Henley. You'll play the ball in my production. How did you know my name? No mystery about that. You are the only actress in the cast.
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Of course. Well, forgive me, mister Hellman.
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You came up with me so suddenly. Yeah. Well, where did you come from? I I never saw it. From the baron's bedroom, a passage leads directly here. The place is honey pond with such passages.
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But there are no other cars around. How did you I arrived here several days ago.
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You've been here several days alone?
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I don't think I didn't show that. I like to get into character, miss Garrett. Well, now that we're all together, I'd like, Flip to walk through the woods and give us his impression. Oh, swell off the top of my head.
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Exactly. Anything you see and feel, don't force it. I want this plate low key. It's all natural. It'll help build the finish. It's all stopped, Frank. You can stop dinner time. Now listen. Are you gonna take this? Yes. But only so that we have a record of it. Tomorrow is for Keith. Go, Tiger.
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Get the demons in the woods. Uh-huh. Well, I play the scene better if Eileen kept me company. Oh, there's no moonslip, and I hardly call this a romantic setting. Romance is where you find it, mama. Is everything set, Klaus? Yes. My assistant is about a 100 yards in.
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Cliff should be just about there now. I don't want to enter into fear of fright, but
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Jeff, what's going on? It's a surprise for our boy. It should make Flip less Flip. Yeah. We we have our men take slightly off the path. We make small noise or sounds, you know, create an atmosphere. Is Flip not? Of course not. That would defeat our purpose.
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Flip reacts beautifully. It will all be a surprise to him. Frank, that's a dirty trick. Suppose something happens. Oh, no. What can possibly happen is just a small forest,
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trees, or grass So I don't like it. Flip?
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Flip? It's no use, miss Scott.
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He cannot hear you. Hey, class. Give your man a cue and bring Flip in. I am about a quarter of a mile into bound climbing the sides of woods, and it's pretty much Elsville so far. I was just thinking how strange it is. Have you seen any animals around? Wait a minute. I think I just heard something. Probably a rabbit. I hope. Hey. And it goes again. Weird. Everything's so definitely still and then suddenly just the faintest whisper of a sound like like something dragging. And it was bad. Do you think you're fighting me? Okay.
I'll go in after you. I don't see him growing. My god. It can't be.
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Oh, no. The bard said, some find tongues in trees, books in running books, and sermons in stones. Obviously, Flip saw and heard a great deal more in Frankenstein's woods. Or did he? Perhaps we shall know more when I return shortly with act two. I'm giving it up. Giving up what? Smoking. Congratulations. I'm doing it for you and the kids. For me and the kids? But we don't smoke. You're wrong. I saw this lung association message. You know what? We smokers are making you nonsmokers smokers just like us. Whatever are you talking about? I'm talking about secondhand smoking. The lung association says I'm doing myself in as if I didn't know, but my smoke is trouble for everybody in my neighborhood. Do you realize every puff I smoke, I'm puffing out a smokescreen of carbon monoxide, nicotine, benzopyrene to say nothing of hydrocarbons.
You you sound positively poisonous. I feel poisonous. I'm quitting. For me, darling. Yes. And for me, darling, I wanna be loved. Your lung association says the smoker who quits quits for more than one person. He's clearing the air for everybody. You might say it's a matter of love and breath. Are Are there more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy? Is there something in Frankenstein's woods that defies rational explanation? Or was Philip Johnson the victim of his own imagination? Perhaps if we push on with our little tail, we shall have the answer. Flip. Flip, are you alright? Well, I believe I yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I can show you. I don't know. I I was just strolling along and, wham, the lights went off. What did you hear? I nothing. But we heard you, Flip. The eyes, you said. The eyes. Wait wait a minute. What are you talking about? I saw nothing, and we have it on tape.
You complained about the cold. And the strange lighting. I, the burnt white You said it was impossible. All I remember is waking up and there you were. I mean, standing right over me. What did your men find, Klaus? Let me show you, Frank. Yeah. Here we are. The point where Flip starts to run. And you can see the prints. Now we follow along for a few yards. And here we have a plain circle in the middle, discolored. Because the grass has been frozen. Right. Is this something that you should She had nothing to do with that, did we, Klaus? That's right. I admit we arranged a few effects, but nothing more. No. We would have had to have special refrigerating equipment. Well, below zero to make such marks.
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Well, how do you like it, folks? It's fantastic.
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Instant carnival by Frank Rockin'. I know. No problem.
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Give credit where it's due. Klaus engineers are all set up. This is not so difficult. We have a long tradition of festival care. I could almost enjoy this if only Don't forget it, Eileen. Nothing really happened.
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Flip just got panicky and ran. He fell, blacked out. He'll be alright. And class, are we set in the house of horrors? Yeah. We can go up anytime. Good. You all know the scene. You already have good coverage in town and at the zoo. Let's zero in on the big scene. Alright. We'll pick up Flip and Eileen as a balance toward Laura. Are you Flip or her suit or Ralph? And you need her at the House of Paris. I'll take over track. Don't mind. I'm not doing my credits. I was just counting on that, Tom. It shows all your area. You ready, Klaus? All check, mister Fanny. Alright. Straight across. C 12, check one.
And action. The Baron is not expected before tonight, dearest. We're not until quite late.
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I think I shall stay here forever. It is so enchanting. I'm sick of formality, Ralph, and bored with the same walls, the same faces, the same smotter. And the same guardian?
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I feel almost free in here. Then why not leave? Come away with me.
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Once when I was a child, my father took me to such a fair.
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He filled me with cakes and paint. Trades? Yes. And you always got sick. Oh, but it was worth it. I enjoyed it, sir. Oh, look, Laura. Look. This is the House Of Horrors. It doesn't look so horrible. All tinsel and pain. Come inside with me. Alright. Cut. Hey. That was right on my nose, kids. It's a perfect first take. Oh, good. Alright. That's it for now. We'll pick up the woods near the Castle Of 8 tonight. Just take it easy until then. Class, you'll have your crew setting up at seven. Right? At seven, mister Fairley. Honey? I don't know why. Oh, how about ten for the house of horrors?
Give me the $5 tour?
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I could do the exercise.
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Good. You pick the pass and go find it. It's the tea. Jibbiti. Zipbiti. Zam. Sam it is.
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Oh, This reminds me of my first date.
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Oh, first dates are creepy.
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Mine had a walleye. And mine took me to the tunnel of love. Our first kiss was an orthodontist nightmare. Braces rubbing against braces, and we send out sparks that lift the tunnel.
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It's too bad we're past the braces stage.
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You know, Tom, that's the first time I've read you last since you started this trip.
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It's nothing we survived at. Was it that bad? Yeah. I get the feeling I'm reliving the whole thing. I don't know why.
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Tom, I'm a pretty good listener, Tom. Wanna talk about it? Why not?
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It was '45 and the war was just over. We've been through some rough times and we were sent here for R and R. Oh, wow. The rest of my creation. Oh. Seemed like heaven at first. So peaceful. No noise, no bloodshed. But it seemed sour. Some of my buddies got blown away. Did they ever discover who did it? No. Not a clue. The army command blamed the neo Nazis, the werewolves. Mhmm. The townspeople were convinced it had something to do with the mad Baron. It's a bad scene. Do you? I believe what I see. But it did shape me. I'm glad Flip is alright.
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So am I.
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But not for the same reason?
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Oh, Tom. Just an artist friend. Casual friend.
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That's the best news I've had in there, is he?
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What's that up ahead? Looks like a treadle. Well, what are we waiting for? Treadles are for treading. Step on it.
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That's one heck of an effect. A barren and nonliving rubber expanding before your very eyes. This would be sensational if Mace's Burpee.
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Cross didn't overlook a thing. It should go over big with the tourists and the people in the village. On to contrary,
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after the first person sees this, it will keep them away. Hello? Where did you come from? Where are you going here? Just visiting.
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Oh, you startled us. I know.
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I seem to have the same effect on the people in town. You, you know, you look familiar to me. I've seen you before, but I can't remember where. Shadows and half light make strange impressions. I wonder if you can give me a hand, mister Fairley. With what? Something I found in a recess back there. Okay. Lead the way.
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What is this? I don't know.
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Signs of digging. I was about to see what it was when I heard your voices here. Hey, you're right, Hamlet. Those are fresh marks. Don't come in closer, Irene. What is it? A wild boar, I think. What's left of it? It's not a pretty sight. It's literally been ripped apart. Yes.
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I understand.
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It will be all over tonight. No. No. No. We'll finish the rest back in The States. You can count on that.
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What was that all about? The town council They want us out as soon as possible They were polite but firm
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Too many things been happening Flip and then the dead boar The words getting around and becoming amplified needs telling.
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Did your visit to town pay off? I think so. It was tough getting permission to go through the old records. The clerk at the city hall was the perfect bureaucrat. He insisted on an application countersigned by his boss. I threatened to go to the Burgermeister and he caved in. Well, how about the newspaper? They were reluctant too, but, greedy. A few marks in the right palm paved the way. Well Alright. See for yourself. Here's a reproduction of the papers front page a hundred years ago. Take a square of the guy who was separated from his head.
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I don't know. It's, pretty well faded.
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Over the eyes and the forehead. It could be, I suppose. And here's a print of an oil painting of the original Baron von Frankenstein. I bring mister Fairley who needs the picture of his embers. Me. Alright, helmet. Where the devil did you come from? This old castle is honey conned with secret passages. And you just keep wandering through them like you know where you are. I have been exploring them for days. You know, Tom, there is a resemblance. A trick of your imagination. I know I've seen you somewhere before. You're talking nonsense, gentlemen. I could not possibly have been here a century ago, let alone four hundred years.
How about thirty years ago? I was only a child then. What about your family? I have none. They were killed in the war. Does that satisfy you, mister Larkin? I don't know about Frank, but it sure doesn't clear things up for me. Stay inside until midnight, helmet. You understand? Perfectly. And stay out of the passages until the show's been recorded. I don't want any more surprises. I don't know. This place is beginning to get me. I'll be glad to get it over with. The night is ready. We'll eat in here tonight. Just as long as it isn't poor. Hey, what's that mean?
For the headache. I better go out and see if I can do anything for her. Not necessary. I've sent some food up to her. I have some bad news. Three members of the crew quit. They were always fighting for the townspeople. Bad news? That's all we need. I have replaced them, but with such short notice, I'm afraid I've not been able to run up the most competent technicians. I don't imagine what's happened today helped much. No. That's alright, Klaus. I know you've done your best and we'll just keep our fingers crossed. Hey, pass the salad, will you, Tom? Nothing stops your appetite, does it, Fred? Mom, just a growing boy, Tom. I need fuel for my engines.
What's that? It's just behind that wall. Impossible. You keep trying the wall, There may be a passage there. I'm going to a wrong. I'm with you. Look. The place is a mess. Everything's happening. I know, Tom. Look. Footsteps in blood. They lead up to the panel. Alright. Let's knock a hole in it. It's not yours, that's oh, could someone just stick here? Press this car button. Where'd you come from here? Look. I will talk about that later. Oh. Hey. Look. It's moving. And here she is. I mean, I mean, I mean, honey. Oh. Honey, that's good. She's coming around.
Are you alright, honey?
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I think so.
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What happened? Well,
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I was lying in bed trying to pull myself together. It was dark and cool. I thought I'd be in the room. I sat upright but I couldn't see anything. I I knew it was bad. I stepped off the bed. Said something warm and sticky. I panicked and ran and I knew I was being held. It was just a whisper. A nightmare perhaps? A nightmare? With a German puppy.
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Robert Penn Warren wrote, the nightmare stumbles past, and you have heard it fumble at your door before it climpers and is gone. It acts like the old hound that used to snuffle your door and moan. But who, your host inquires, has heard it speak with accent phone? We shall return shortly with more on the Castle of Bad Dreams This is Mel Blanc and voices are my business. In Warner Brothers cartoons, you probably know me as the crazy little character Percy Duck. Or, pussy pig. Oh. Yeah. Punch bunny, Duck. We all have a voice in matters that affect us in our community, and it's necessary to speak out to get the best possible community services. In community tradition, which really deserves vocal support is the library. The library has been serving up all kinds of information ever since this country began. After all, you can get thousands of voices in the library's books, on film, records, and tapes, and you can borrow these voices freely. But the library can't give you such good service without a lot of vocal and personal support from you. This means you need to write or call your community officials and speak up for the library. It's all it it it it's a library. A public service message from the American Library Association and this station.
If you have ever ridden a nightmare, you know what a hellish mount it can make. It carries you unwillingly beyond anguish and terror through deadly whispers and pools of blood. But oh, the relief when it's over. Let's return now to act three and the end of the ride. How's Dylene doing, Tom? Physically fine. It is as tight as a drum. Look, why don't we get the police in sight? No way. We've got two strikes against us in town now. Call the authorities anywhere through. We've gone too far. We certainly have. We're right up against the point of no return. But the production is almost dead. The production. What does it take to convince you corpses? You're being melodramatic,
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Tom. Nothing's really happened yet. So Flip
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saw something, and a boar was slaughtered. Did you see the condition Eileen's room was in? And how did she get into the passageway? Surely, you've heard of sleepwalking. I suppose she dreamed up the mangled animal on the plot. No. But so far, no one's been hurt. Yeah. So far. And nothing is going to happen. But we've got everybody on the alert.
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There are guards all around the place.
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Klaus has brought some extra men in. We've taken every precaution Every precaution except the most obvious one. Now let's get out of here, Frank, before it's too late. Not until the show's wrapped up. Oh, come in. What is it, Helmut? Folker says we're ready. Oh, you used the door this time, Helmut? Helmet. What happened? The passageway brought why the get up? You won't be on camera, you know. Just a few replicas of the Baron's wardrobe to help me get into character. Authentic, I can assure you. You're taking this role quite seriously. I take all my roles that way.
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I'm only one way tracked. If that's all, I'll be going. Okay. Tell them this year fairly. You'll be right there.
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Alright. What's up, Frank? I should be splitting soon. Now look, Tom, I don't feel there are any grounds for your suspicions, but
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Well, I had some checks made on Helmwood's past What he's done, where he comes from I expect a report any moment now, that should clear the air I hope so All I ask is let's get the job done.
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Don't let your feelings get in the way. I won't. But if it was a solid, don't keep it from me, will you? In this case, ignorance can be disaster. Oh, boy. It's getting cold out of here, Tom. What's taking them so long? They're almost, what do you feel about it? Oh, I bought my flip. Cold and miserable. Oh, I could use a fireplace hot toddy. That's just what you'll have as soon as we finish this scene. It's short, but, not sweet. Are you and Flip as the Baron's Ward and your sirder are returning to the castle? You got it? You're frightened and Flip is trying to comfort you. Ah, good. That's one scene I'll truly enjoy.
Mister Fairley. Why didn't you answer me on the talk back? I didn't hear anything. The equipment must be out. We're set to go. Oh, good. Where's Frank Larkin? I thought he was with you. He left us some time ago. Did he say where he was going? I assumed he was coming here. He did say something strange. What was that? Something about being convinced at last. Does that mean anything to you? It sure does, Klaus. Send your men to the woods and the castle grounds. Oh, look. I think we're just wasting our time. Let's go back to the castle and wait. He'll be along. You couldn't go back, Cliff. I'm not backing up until we find Frank. Oh. This will have the correct search and process code to hear from. Mister Ferry. Mister Lachin. We found him. Come quickly.
Are you alright? I cannot hear you. I'm afraid. But you're still breathing. Get an ambulance. Help yourself away. Was you conscious at all? No.
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Mama, don't try to talk, Frank.
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We're here. You're going to be alright. I I find Frank just like Riley. Don't come near me. Don't touch me.
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Don't kill him. Sorry. Don't go on. Get on him. Who did this, Frank?
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No. No. No. No. No. He's unconscious. We thought we made it. Did your men find anything else? Just a glass. It is curious, Tom. Alright. I don't see anything. Yes, you do, but it doesn't mean anything to you. You won't tell when we find Flip, so I was flattened, and the same strange discoloration.
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That's all I've got to do with Frank? I don't know.
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But I promise you, I'll find out. Hello? Listen. I'm calling about mister Frank Larkin. The patient in Room 305. You understand me? Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean a shot. I see.
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Thank you. You turn?
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What did they say? And his condition is stable. That's what every hospital says unless you're dying. Do they expect him to be there long? Just a few days. You know what? It's all so strange. So many things have happened. Hope you and our Frank. And nobody's been really hurt badly. There are few mangled animals. Yes. Well, that's what's bugging me. The animals get slaughtered, but people are more frightened than hurt. Except Frank's crow shaved. But why? It doesn't make any sense. Anything powerful enough to mask and pour the pencils creature surely could do more damage than that. Well, maybe there's no connection between any of the things that have happened. Oh, that would be part of coincidence on coincidence. I don't believe it, and I don't think Frank did either. Happy got that phone call he was waiting for. Then why don't you call the police? For the same reason the plane didn't. But you kept begging Frank to delay the production? Oh, not now. I'm gonna finish it tonight for Frank's sake. But I'm gonna be sure that whoever's behind this pays the price. And how will you do that, mister Fairley?
I guess you climbed the door once and didn't care for it, It is easier to use the passageway. You didn't answer my question. I know I didn't. The reason is simple. I don't know yet, but I will before tonight's over. You mentioned a phone call mister Larkin received. Yes. Only I know what it was. Perhaps I can help you. How? The telephone lines into the castle were a special installation. An exact record is kept at the company of every call made from and into the building. Well, then all we have to do is call the company and find out. Not exactly. They will give it to the police, however. That's us. Why? Please, please, Tom. Call them in.
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And the next time, who whoever's doing this may forget the difference between man and beast. She's right, mister Fairley.
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You do not know whom you are dealing with. Do you? I'll be the same. I will see you shortly when the fun begins. Okay, Klaus. Let's get some levels.
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Get flipped to fetch your lines. We need some levels. Okay. Okay. This is with Johnson in the burial crypt underneath the Frankenstein combo That's enough fun
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Thank you, now stand by See if you can sharpen up the sound cross Yeah, that's fine Alright Irene, you get to the Baron's room in the castle, helmet's there already We'll do your scene first Are you alright? Oh, I'm fine. I'm fine. Don't worry about a thing. We've got everything under control. I'll see you later. Carlos, pick up helmet. Some of Eileen's on her way. Yeah. Hey, what? Hey, what? Mister Fairley would like to speak with you. Get on the talkback. Helmut. How you say Helmut? Get to the talkback. This is Tom Fairley.
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I'm here, Tom, but no sign of Helmet.
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Where the devil is he? I don't know. Oh, damn. Ask one of the men outside the door to check. You stay put. He says he saw Helmet heading for the crypt some time ago. I'll see if you can find him. I'll handle things here. Yeah.
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What? Do you hear me? Yeah. Loud and clear, Tom. You ready for me now? Have you seen Helmet? Nope. Are you supposed to be here?
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Just stand by. Arlene, have they found Helmet yet? No.
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What's going on?
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I don't know. But I think we have got to go through the cliff scene first. I've seen through the passageway, but, I know signs of Helmet. I guess you're right. What? Yeah. What now? Start your narration. And if you spot helmet, let me know. Okay.
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This is Flip Johnson and the burial grip underneath the Frankenstein Castle. It is said that every century the monster that slew Baron von Frankenstein returns to feed his bloodlust. And every century the man returns from his grave to meet his fate again. We are less than a minute from the hour of midnight when all this is supposed to take place. The Question Burial Crypt is one solid room cut out of deep rock. Behind the crypt is a tunnel leading to other burial ports, and to passages that have never been truly explored. It is reputed that a thousand years of Frankenstein lie buried here. But wait a minute. Cut it, Tom. I I have to stop. Listen. Are you picking up any sounds? Yes. Something that sounds like dragging.
You see anything? Oh, no. But the sounds are getting louder. I Tom, are you trying to pull something? I know. But believe me. Why would I try to pull it? Something seems to be dragging. I hear breathing. At least that's where I think it is. It's it's getting cold and damp in here and I
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oh. Oh, I smell something horrible. Get out, Flip. Get out as fast as you can. Alright. Close in, man. Get into the crypt as fast as you can. I want every man in there. Evil now.
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Eyes. Evil. Bright as cat's eyes. Glory and enormous. Oh, oh, god. Help me. I can't move. It's here. It's here. How are
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you? This is a quick time someone's heading into the passageway because I think it's almost oh, that's what it's not good. His throat's been crushed. He's not breathing. Somebody say it, Brett. The rest of you go after whatever is in that passageway. Yeah. Except some helmet hurt So, this is goodbye my friends Yes, and I can't say I'm sorry to go Tell me,
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what will you do with the tits? Oh, make a show out of them Add a few scenes and we'll be ready to send some shivers down our little spine. The publicity should help.
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I suppose so. But I can't help wishing you hadn't come at such a pie. Or slip it's with the coffee show.
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Klaus, we've been sparring around for quite a while now. Let's stop avoiding the subject. Who's helmet? An actor. That is all I know. But without a past, the report I received was completely blank except for his acting credits. Nothing. He was just an actor. Access to the role.
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Do you really think so, Klaus?
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What else can I think? And how do you explain what happened on the crypts? After he attacked and killed Flip, you and your man closed in on him, and he vanished. Right before your eyes. But there must be an explanation. Can you ever enter the castle in the grounds of a secret passageway?
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Then you don't think he met the fate of the lab band?
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There are no signs of his remains. Just some flattened, burned up blades of grass. It's a really legal climax for a legend Legends have no climax They go on and on
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Drop us a line when you find out what really happened
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I promise But if you don't hear from me soon You may have to wait another cinch over the fact. Since we don't have one hundred years to spare, we'll just have to make up our own minds about Paul Helmut. Was he the infamous Baron von Frankenstein brought back to life? Or was he, and I don't mean to be redundant, merely a crazed actor? I'll be back shortly. There is no need to look for a supernatural source of evil. Man has shown himself capable of every wickedness. But regardless of where it arises, evil has a vitality beyond time.
Its power can be stemmed, but it will return. Our cast included Michael Wager, Leon Janney, Ralph Bell, E. V. Dresser, and William Redfield. The entire production was under the direction of Hyman Brown. Now a preview of our next tale.
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She ran out into the moor with on to cloak. The Heathcliff's horse was not in the stable, and no one knew where he had gone. Catherine returned after midnight in the midst of a thunderstorm soaked to the skin and coming down with a severe chill. Miss Catherine, you must let me help you to bed. He's gone. He's gone. And my nightmares are coming soon. You'll feel better when you have some sleep. I'll never sleep again. I've been abandoned. Oh, it's just like my dream. I saw myself tapping on the window begging, let let me in. Let me in. A hush chop. And no one answered.
And my hand broke through the glass, and the blood was burning down my arm. Oh, get the blood teeth. Oh, Billy. Get the blood stains off.
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Welcome.
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I'm EG Marshall. Welcome to the world of terrifying imagination. Make yourself comfortable for the moment. You know, evil has a vitality that defies time. Its power can be curbed, denied, defeated, but only temporarily. And when it returns, its force is more malevolent than ever. We've all been to dark places and felt the presence of evil, and we've all seen things beyond our power of understanding. But like Tom Fairley, we feel our explanations for everything. Or are there cold? Did it cold? The smell? Decade? Frank. Frank? No. No. No. No. He's unconscious.
The tractor made it. Olga, did your men find anything else? Just the grass. It's curious, Tom. I don't see anything, Tom. Yes. You do, Tom. But it doesn't mean anything to you. We weren't here when we found Flip. The oil was flattened. And got the same strange discoloration.
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What kind does that to do with Frank here?
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I don't know. But I promise you, I'll find out. Our mystery drama, Frankenstein Revisited, was written especially for the radio mystery theater by Milt Wissoff and stars Michael Wager and Leon Janney. I'll do that shortly for that one. We move now from the friendly people who make these broadcasts possible to the monsters who will make it impossible for you to sleep. I hope. Our drama opens on a story conference in the Madison Avenue bar. It will end, I assure you, in terror and fear. Over here. Get down. You sure it's a great place for a meeting? Hell, meeting. Hell, you're late. I don't have to find my way to the bar. I might have been here sooner. Alright. What's on your mind, Rache?
I've been looking for a special that we can use as a springboard for our new horror series.
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And what's more appropriate than the old Frankenstein lesson?
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You mean Boris Karloff and his magic electrodes? No, Tom.
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Not the hokey monster brought to life by the man scientist. That was cooked up by Mary Shelley. It doesn't read with the gothic tale everyone in Germany knows about the infamous and his terrible death. We've got all the elements of a superb spook show. What's more? This is the four hundredth anniversary of the Baron's death. So what? So this whole, buddy.
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The monster is reputed to return every century looking for fresh blood. It won't work, Frank. I was stationed here at Darmstadt only a stone's throw away from the Frankenstein Castle, back to World War one. I've seen the place. It doesn't look like much. Even the burial crypt has been turned into a potato seller. Well, how about the incidents you mentioned of cocktails
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the other night?
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That's what really put me under the show. Those killings I've blabbed about had nothing to do with any monster. The police were satisfied the murders were committed by a fanatical group of neo Nazis who called themselves a werewolves. Who's gonna be interested in a defunct castle on an anniversary nobody celebrates? Well, they will this year.
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We're going to billboard the four hundredth anniversary with a gala festival.
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Now who's gonna show? The peasants used to have a foot might even mention the baron's name. That was almost thirty years ago. Oh, they'll come.
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We're going to have sausage and beer, fireworks, and a dandy house of horrors to set the stage for our countdown to midnight.
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A fake documentary,
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paper mache razzle dazzle. The storyline is sound
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which will scare the heck out of people Now if you don't want to direct the special Alright. Alright. Pop me in.
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What? Put one square with me, Tom. Why all the bull about the potato seller?
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You don't want to go back there, do you? No Frank, I don't like the place Then why not back out?
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I don't feel you're the devil of Frank, Frank,
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I wanna keep on directing for the network I won't let anything stand in my way Not you, not the gray hairs creeping up on me. Not even Frankenstein in this blasted castle. Just let me leave this one thought with you. We'll see how much you enjoy the scene when midnight approaches. I like to hear the tune of your whistle when the wind howls. Powers. And mister Larkin. And mister Larkin here. So good to see you again. And you too, mister Shelley. Oh, Klaus, I'd like you to meet our little company.
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This is Eileen Garrett who will play the Baron Ward, Laura. And the charming one I'm showing. Him, Eileen. And Flip Johnson, also known in the industry as The Voice. He'll do the descriptive background at the
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castle. He interviews with the man on the street. He will also double as Rolfe, the suitor for Aileen's hair. That won't take much acting. In that case, you might do. This is Klaus Fogler, our local representative,
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who'll be our strong right hand during the production. When
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do we meet mister Helmut?
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Very soon. We'll find he makes an abnormal bond. That's very strange. I never heard of him. Oh, he's quite a well known actor. I assure you. You know, I think it's time to leave for the castle. It's not the plaza, but I hope you will find it comfortable. Well, I'm sure he will. Who goes with whom? If there's enough room in the limousine for all of you. The baggage will fall on a small bag of truck. Yeah. How about you, Klaus? Don't you come in with us? I know, Frank, I will see that the baggage is not confined to mention by mistake. But I will, join you
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later. I wonder what mister Helmut, a baron is like.
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I have a feeling. Oh, Eileen. Now you sound like gloom and doom fairly. He's probably just another average run of the mill weirdo. You've done a great job, Klaus.
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Even the crew is happy on the trailers. I like mine. I'm fine. It's a bit drastic when the brakes are open, but the comforters will keep me warm, I'm sure. How about this lunch?
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I haven't had wild boars of galactic out here. Oh. Oh. Is that what it was? Tasted like, suckling pig. I see. Klaus,
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why don't you get the ball rolling?
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The details of the Frankenstein legend. Oh, it's not a complicated story. The hated aristocrat who exercised all the prerogatives of his position in this village almost four hundred years ago. Unmerciful greetings, torture, and death, thought he considered a France to his person. This was his home. Do you ever sell home, boss? The baron lived here with his ward, Laura, but he was a thoroughly evil man man and hardly behaved taller like an uncle should. Tomorrow
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is the anniversary of the Baron's death.
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April ago, the Baron had a spectacular scene in the castle with Laura and her suit of art. He mounted his horse and rode off into the woods. Someone or
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something, ripped him from his horse and tore him to pieces. And the legend says that every century, the monster that killed a baron returns.
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Well, that's about it. And we'll be doing his direct for the scene tomorrow night. We have a short run for this evening. Look for places to spot mics and get out of cushions. Flip those straws through the woods and give us a little ad lib color. Don't have your cloud there? Not in the woods, flip baby. Just you and the baron and the other monster at all. Oh, how come? Because no one in this area will venture into the woods after dark. Tomorrow night, the anniversary eve, they may not even stir out of their homes. Is that right, Klaus? Possibly.
The people here are very suspicious. Oh, are they? Why don't you explain what happened a hundred years ago, on the last anniversary? I was not yet born. Yeah, but you know what happened?
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A man was found dead.
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Dead Klaus? He was butchered, wasn't he? Taught to shreds? And his head was found at the foot of the hill.
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Well, Frank, this is it. I hate to admit it, Klaus, but Tom may have a point,
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not the castle grounds. It is kinda tacky.
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Well, I'm not sure. I agree. I agree. It's not much, but the kid the the feeling I get,
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I I'm really frightened. Come on now, princess. You're letting that creep's tail get under your skin. Nothing here but battered stone and dirt.
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Reminds me of my plaid. Mm-mm.
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Mm-mm. I I get bad vibes. It reminds me of a trip I took to Central America years ago. The ruined pyramids, the bloody altars where thousands of sacrifice and bloodthirsty gods. It it had the same aura of evil. You are most perceptive, miss God.
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Evil is everywhere. Who are you? I am Paul Henley. You'll play the ball in my production. How did you know my name? No mystery about that. You are the only actress in the cast.
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Of course. Well, forgive me, mister Hellman.
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You came up with me so suddenly. Yeah. Well, where did you come from? I I never saw it. From the baron's bedroom, a passage leads directly here. The place is honey pond with such passages.
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But there are no other cars around. How did you I arrived here several days ago.
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You've been here several days alone?
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I don't think I didn't show that. I like to get into character, miss Garrett. Well, now that we're all together, I'd like, Flip to walk through the woods and give us his impression. Oh, swell off the top of my head.
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Exactly. Anything you see and feel, don't force it. I want this plate low key. It's all natural. It'll help build the finish. It's all stopped, Frank. You can stop dinner time. Now listen. Are you gonna take this? Yes. But only so that we have a record of it. Tomorrow is for Keith. Go, Tiger.
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Get the demons in the woods. Uh-huh. Well, I play the scene better if Eileen kept me company. Oh, there's no moonslip, and I hardly call this a romantic setting. Romance is where you find it, mama. Is everything set, Klaus? Yes. My assistant is about a 100 yards in.
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Cliff should be just about there now. I don't want to enter into fear of fright, but
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Jeff, what's going on? It's a surprise for our boy. It should make Flip less Flip. Yeah. We we have our men take slightly off the path. We make small noise or sounds, you know, create an atmosphere. Is Flip not? Of course not. That would defeat our purpose.
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Flip reacts beautifully. It will all be a surprise to him. Frank, that's a dirty trick. Suppose something happens. Oh, no. What can possibly happen is just a small forest,
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trees, or grass So I don't like it. Flip?
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Flip? It's no use, miss Scott.
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He cannot hear you. Hey, class. Give your man a cue and bring Flip in. I am about a quarter of a mile into bound climbing the sides of woods, and it's pretty much Elsville so far. I was just thinking how strange it is. Have you seen any animals around? Wait a minute. I think I just heard something. Probably a rabbit. I hope. Hey. And it goes again. Weird. Everything's so definitely still and then suddenly just the faintest whisper of a sound like like something dragging. And it was bad. Do you think you're fighting me? Okay.
I'll go in after you. I don't see him growing. My god. It can't be.
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Oh, no. The bard said, some find tongues in trees, books in running books, and sermons in stones. Obviously, Flip saw and heard a great deal more in Frankenstein's woods. Or did he? Perhaps we shall know more when I return shortly with act two. I'm giving it up. Giving up what? Smoking. Congratulations. I'm doing it for you and the kids. For me and the kids? But we don't smoke. You're wrong. I saw this lung association message. You know what? We smokers are making you nonsmokers smokers just like us. Whatever are you talking about? I'm talking about secondhand smoking. The lung association says I'm doing myself in as if I didn't know, but my smoke is trouble for everybody in my neighborhood. Do you realize every puff I smoke, I'm puffing out a smokescreen of carbon monoxide, nicotine, benzopyrene to say nothing of hydrocarbons.
You you sound positively poisonous. I feel poisonous. I'm quitting. For me, darling. Yes. And for me, darling, I wanna be loved. Your lung association says the smoker who quits quits for more than one person. He's clearing the air for everybody. You might say it's a matter of love and breath. Are Are there more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy? Is there something in Frankenstein's woods that defies rational explanation? Or was Philip Johnson the victim of his own imagination? Perhaps if we push on with our little tail, we shall have the answer. Flip. Flip, are you alright? Well, I believe I yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I can show you. I don't know. I I was just strolling along and, wham, the lights went off. What did you hear? I nothing. But we heard you, Flip. The eyes, you said. The eyes. Wait wait a minute. What are you talking about? I saw nothing, and we have it on tape.
You complained about the cold. And the strange lighting. I, the burnt white You said it was impossible. All I remember is waking up and there you were. I mean, standing right over me. What did your men find, Klaus? Let me show you, Frank. Yeah. Here we are. The point where Flip starts to run. And you can see the prints. Now we follow along for a few yards. And here we have a plain circle in the middle, discolored. Because the grass has been frozen. Right. Is this something that you should She had nothing to do with that, did we, Klaus? That's right. I admit we arranged a few effects, but nothing more. No. We would have had to have special refrigerating equipment. Well, below zero to make such marks.
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Well, how do you like it, folks? It's fantastic.
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Instant carnival by Frank Rockin'. I know. No problem.
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Give credit where it's due. Klaus engineers are all set up. This is not so difficult. We have a long tradition of festival care. I could almost enjoy this if only Don't forget it, Eileen. Nothing really happened.
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Flip just got panicky and ran. He fell, blacked out. He'll be alright. And class, are we set in the house of horrors? Yeah. We can go up anytime. Good. You all know the scene. You already have good coverage in town and at the zoo. Let's zero in on the big scene. Alright. We'll pick up Flip and Eileen as a balance toward Laura. Are you Flip or her suit or Ralph? And you need her at the House of Paris. I'll take over track. Don't mind. I'm not doing my credits. I was just counting on that, Tom. It shows all your area. You ready, Klaus? All check, mister Fanny. Alright. Straight across. C 12, check one.
And action. The Baron is not expected before tonight, dearest. We're not until quite late.
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I think I shall stay here forever. It is so enchanting. I'm sick of formality, Ralph, and bored with the same walls, the same faces, the same smotter. And the same guardian?
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I feel almost free in here. Then why not leave? Come away with me.
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Once when I was a child, my father took me to such a fair.
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He filled me with cakes and paint. Trades? Yes. And you always got sick. Oh, but it was worth it. I enjoyed it, sir. Oh, look, Laura. Look. This is the House Of Horrors. It doesn't look so horrible. All tinsel and pain. Come inside with me. Alright. Cut. Hey. That was right on my nose, kids. It's a perfect first take. Oh, good. Alright. That's it for now. We'll pick up the woods near the Castle Of 8 tonight. Just take it easy until then. Class, you'll have your crew setting up at seven. Right? At seven, mister Fairley. Honey? I don't know why. Oh, how about ten for the house of horrors?
Give me the $5 tour?
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I could do the exercise.
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Good. You pick the pass and go find it. It's the tea. Jibbiti. Zipbiti. Zam. Sam it is.
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Oh, This reminds me of my first date.
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Oh, first dates are creepy.
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Mine had a walleye. And mine took me to the tunnel of love. Our first kiss was an orthodontist nightmare. Braces rubbing against braces, and we send out sparks that lift the tunnel.
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It's too bad we're past the braces stage.
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You know, Tom, that's the first time I've read you last since you started this trip.
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It's nothing we survived at. Was it that bad? Yeah. I get the feeling I'm reliving the whole thing. I don't know why.
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Tom, I'm a pretty good listener, Tom. Wanna talk about it? Why not?
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It was '45 and the war was just over. We've been through some rough times and we were sent here for R and R. Oh, wow. The rest of my creation. Oh. Seemed like heaven at first. So peaceful. No noise, no bloodshed. But it seemed sour. Some of my buddies got blown away. Did they ever discover who did it? No. Not a clue. The army command blamed the neo Nazis, the werewolves. Mhmm. The townspeople were convinced it had something to do with the mad Baron. It's a bad scene. Do you? I believe what I see. But it did shape me. I'm glad Flip is alright.
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So am I.
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But not for the same reason?
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Oh, Tom. Just an artist friend. Casual friend.
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That's the best news I've had in there, is he?
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What's that up ahead? Looks like a treadle. Well, what are we waiting for? Treadles are for treading. Step on it.
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That's one heck of an effect. A barren and nonliving rubber expanding before your very eyes. This would be sensational if Mace's Burpee.
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Cross didn't overlook a thing. It should go over big with the tourists and the people in the village. On to contrary,
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after the first person sees this, it will keep them away. Hello? Where did you come from? Where are you going here? Just visiting.
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Oh, you startled us. I know.
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I seem to have the same effect on the people in town. You, you know, you look familiar to me. I've seen you before, but I can't remember where. Shadows and half light make strange impressions. I wonder if you can give me a hand, mister Fairley. With what? Something I found in a recess back there. Okay. Lead the way.
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What is this? I don't know.
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Signs of digging. I was about to see what it was when I heard your voices here. Hey, you're right, Hamlet. Those are fresh marks. Don't come in closer, Irene. What is it? A wild boar, I think. What's left of it? It's not a pretty sight. It's literally been ripped apart. Yes.
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I understand.
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It will be all over tonight. No. No. No. We'll finish the rest back in The States. You can count on that.
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What was that all about? The town council They want us out as soon as possible They were polite but firm
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Too many things been happening Flip and then the dead boar The words getting around and becoming amplified needs telling.
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Did your visit to town pay off? I think so. It was tough getting permission to go through the old records. The clerk at the city hall was the perfect bureaucrat. He insisted on an application countersigned by his boss. I threatened to go to the Burgermeister and he caved in. Well, how about the newspaper? They were reluctant too, but, greedy. A few marks in the right palm paved the way. Well Alright. See for yourself. Here's a reproduction of the papers front page a hundred years ago. Take a square of the guy who was separated from his head.
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I don't know. It's, pretty well faded.
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Over the eyes and the forehead. It could be, I suppose. And here's a print of an oil painting of the original Baron von Frankenstein. I bring mister Fairley who needs the picture of his embers. Me. Alright, helmet. Where the devil did you come from? This old castle is honey conned with secret passages. And you just keep wandering through them like you know where you are. I have been exploring them for days. You know, Tom, there is a resemblance. A trick of your imagination. I know I've seen you somewhere before. You're talking nonsense, gentlemen. I could not possibly have been here a century ago, let alone four hundred years.
How about thirty years ago? I was only a child then. What about your family? I have none. They were killed in the war. Does that satisfy you, mister Larkin? I don't know about Frank, but it sure doesn't clear things up for me. Stay inside until midnight, helmet. You understand? Perfectly. And stay out of the passages until the show's been recorded. I don't want any more surprises. I don't know. This place is beginning to get me. I'll be glad to get it over with. The night is ready. We'll eat in here tonight. Just as long as it isn't poor. Hey, what's that mean?
For the headache. I better go out and see if I can do anything for her. Not necessary. I've sent some food up to her. I have some bad news. Three members of the crew quit. They were always fighting for the townspeople. Bad news? That's all we need. I have replaced them, but with such short notice, I'm afraid I've not been able to run up the most competent technicians. I don't imagine what's happened today helped much. No. That's alright, Klaus. I know you've done your best and we'll just keep our fingers crossed. Hey, pass the salad, will you, Tom? Nothing stops your appetite, does it, Fred? Mom, just a growing boy, Tom. I need fuel for my engines.
What's that? It's just behind that wall. Impossible. You keep trying the wall, There may be a passage there. I'm going to a wrong. I'm with you. Look. The place is a mess. Everything's happening. I know, Tom. Look. Footsteps in blood. They lead up to the panel. Alright. Let's knock a hole in it. It's not yours, that's oh, could someone just stick here? Press this car button. Where'd you come from here? Look. I will talk about that later. Oh. Hey. Look. It's moving. And here she is. I mean, I mean, I mean, honey. Oh. Honey, that's good. She's coming around.
Are you alright, honey?
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I think so.
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What happened? Well,
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I was lying in bed trying to pull myself together. It was dark and cool. I thought I'd be in the room. I sat upright but I couldn't see anything. I I knew it was bad. I stepped off the bed. Said something warm and sticky. I panicked and ran and I knew I was being held. It was just a whisper. A nightmare perhaps? A nightmare? With a German puppy.
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Robert Penn Warren wrote, the nightmare stumbles past, and you have heard it fumble at your door before it climpers and is gone. It acts like the old hound that used to snuffle your door and moan. But who, your host inquires, has heard it speak with accent phone? We shall return shortly with more on the Castle of Bad Dreams This is Mel Blanc and voices are my business. In Warner Brothers cartoons, you probably know me as the crazy little character Percy Duck. Or, pussy pig. Oh. Yeah. Punch bunny, Duck. We all have a voice in matters that affect us in our community, and it's necessary to speak out to get the best possible community services. In community tradition, which really deserves vocal support is the library. The library has been serving up all kinds of information ever since this country began. After all, you can get thousands of voices in the library's books, on film, records, and tapes, and you can borrow these voices freely. But the library can't give you such good service without a lot of vocal and personal support from you. This means you need to write or call your community officials and speak up for the library. It's all it it it it's a library. A public service message from the American Library Association and this station.
If you have ever ridden a nightmare, you know what a hellish mount it can make. It carries you unwillingly beyond anguish and terror through deadly whispers and pools of blood. But oh, the relief when it's over. Let's return now to act three and the end of the ride. How's Dylene doing, Tom? Physically fine. It is as tight as a drum. Look, why don't we get the police in sight? No way. We've got two strikes against us in town now. Call the authorities anywhere through. We've gone too far. We certainly have. We're right up against the point of no return. But the production is almost dead. The production. What does it take to convince you corpses? You're being melodramatic,
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Tom. Nothing's really happened yet. So Flip
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saw something, and a boar was slaughtered. Did you see the condition Eileen's room was in? And how did she get into the passageway? Surely, you've heard of sleepwalking. I suppose she dreamed up the mangled animal on the plot. No. But so far, no one's been hurt. Yeah. So far. And nothing is going to happen. But we've got everybody on the alert.
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There are guards all around the place.
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Klaus has brought some extra men in. We've taken every precaution Every precaution except the most obvious one. Now let's get out of here, Frank, before it's too late. Not until the show's wrapped up. Oh, come in. What is it, Helmut? Folker says we're ready. Oh, you used the door this time, Helmut? Helmet. What happened? The passageway brought why the get up? You won't be on camera, you know. Just a few replicas of the Baron's wardrobe to help me get into character. Authentic, I can assure you. You're taking this role quite seriously. I take all my roles that way.
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I'm only one way tracked. If that's all, I'll be going. Okay. Tell them this year fairly. You'll be right there.
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Alright. What's up, Frank? I should be splitting soon. Now look, Tom, I don't feel there are any grounds for your suspicions, but
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Well, I had some checks made on Helmwood's past What he's done, where he comes from I expect a report any moment now, that should clear the air I hope so All I ask is let's get the job done.
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Don't let your feelings get in the way. I won't. But if it was a solid, don't keep it from me, will you? In this case, ignorance can be disaster. Oh, boy. It's getting cold out of here, Tom. What's taking them so long? They're almost, what do you feel about it? Oh, I bought my flip. Cold and miserable. Oh, I could use a fireplace hot toddy. That's just what you'll have as soon as we finish this scene. It's short, but, not sweet. Are you and Flip as the Baron's Ward and your sirder are returning to the castle? You got it? You're frightened and Flip is trying to comfort you. Ah, good. That's one scene I'll truly enjoy.
Mister Fairley. Why didn't you answer me on the talk back? I didn't hear anything. The equipment must be out. We're set to go. Oh, good. Where's Frank Larkin? I thought he was with you. He left us some time ago. Did he say where he was going? I assumed he was coming here. He did say something strange. What was that? Something about being convinced at last. Does that mean anything to you? It sure does, Klaus. Send your men to the woods and the castle grounds. Oh, look. I think we're just wasting our time. Let's go back to the castle and wait. He'll be along. You couldn't go back, Cliff. I'm not backing up until we find Frank. Oh. This will have the correct search and process code to hear from. Mister Ferry. Mister Lachin. We found him. Come quickly.
Are you alright? I cannot hear you. I'm afraid. But you're still breathing. Get an ambulance. Help yourself away. Was you conscious at all? No.
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Mama, don't try to talk, Frank.
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We're here. You're going to be alright. I I find Frank just like Riley. Don't come near me. Don't touch me.
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Don't kill him. Sorry. Don't go on. Get on him. Who did this, Frank?
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No. No. No. No. No. He's unconscious. We thought we made it. Did your men find anything else? Just a glass. It is curious, Tom. Alright. I don't see anything. Yes, you do, but it doesn't mean anything to you. You won't tell when we find Flip, so I was flattened, and the same strange discoloration.
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That's all I've got to do with Frank? I don't know.
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But I promise you, I'll find out. Hello? Listen. I'm calling about mister Frank Larkin. The patient in Room 305. You understand me? Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean a shot. I see.
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Thank you. You turn?
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What did they say? And his condition is stable. That's what every hospital says unless you're dying. Do they expect him to be there long? Just a few days. You know what? It's all so strange. So many things have happened. Hope you and our Frank. And nobody's been really hurt badly. There are few mangled animals. Yes. Well, that's what's bugging me. The animals get slaughtered, but people are more frightened than hurt. Except Frank's crow shaved. But why? It doesn't make any sense. Anything powerful enough to mask and pour the pencils creature surely could do more damage than that. Well, maybe there's no connection between any of the things that have happened. Oh, that would be part of coincidence on coincidence. I don't believe it, and I don't think Frank did either. Happy got that phone call he was waiting for. Then why don't you call the police? For the same reason the plane didn't. But you kept begging Frank to delay the production? Oh, not now. I'm gonna finish it tonight for Frank's sake. But I'm gonna be sure that whoever's behind this pays the price. And how will you do that, mister Fairley?
I guess you climbed the door once and didn't care for it, It is easier to use the passageway. You didn't answer my question. I know I didn't. The reason is simple. I don't know yet, but I will before tonight's over. You mentioned a phone call mister Larkin received. Yes. Only I know what it was. Perhaps I can help you. How? The telephone lines into the castle were a special installation. An exact record is kept at the company of every call made from and into the building. Well, then all we have to do is call the company and find out. Not exactly. They will give it to the police, however. That's us. Why? Please, please, Tom. Call them in.
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And the next time, who whoever's doing this may forget the difference between man and beast. She's right, mister Fairley.
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You do not know whom you are dealing with. Do you? I'll be the same. I will see you shortly when the fun begins. Okay, Klaus. Let's get some levels.
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Get flipped to fetch your lines. We need some levels. Okay. Okay. This is with Johnson in the burial crypt underneath the Frankenstein combo That's enough fun
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Thank you, now stand by See if you can sharpen up the sound cross Yeah, that's fine Alright Irene, you get to the Baron's room in the castle, helmet's there already We'll do your scene first Are you alright? Oh, I'm fine. I'm fine. Don't worry about a thing. We've got everything under control. I'll see you later. Carlos, pick up helmet. Some of Eileen's on her way. Yeah. Hey, what? Hey, what? Mister Fairley would like to speak with you. Get on the talkback. Helmut. How you say Helmut? Get to the talkback. This is Tom Fairley.
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I'm here, Tom, but no sign of Helmet.
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Where the devil is he? I don't know. Oh, damn. Ask one of the men outside the door to check. You stay put. He says he saw Helmet heading for the crypt some time ago. I'll see if you can find him. I'll handle things here. Yeah.
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What? Do you hear me? Yeah. Loud and clear, Tom. You ready for me now? Have you seen Helmet? Nope. Are you supposed to be here?
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Just stand by. Arlene, have they found Helmet yet? No.
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What's going on?
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I don't know. But I think we have got to go through the cliff scene first. I've seen through the passageway, but, I know signs of Helmet. I guess you're right. What? Yeah. What now? Start your narration. And if you spot helmet, let me know. Okay.
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This is Flip Johnson and the burial grip underneath the Frankenstein Castle. It is said that every century the monster that slew Baron von Frankenstein returns to feed his bloodlust. And every century the man returns from his grave to meet his fate again. We are less than a minute from the hour of midnight when all this is supposed to take place. The Question Burial Crypt is one solid room cut out of deep rock. Behind the crypt is a tunnel leading to other burial ports, and to passages that have never been truly explored. It is reputed that a thousand years of Frankenstein lie buried here. But wait a minute. Cut it, Tom. I I have to stop. Listen. Are you picking up any sounds? Yes. Something that sounds like dragging.
You see anything? Oh, no. But the sounds are getting louder. I Tom, are you trying to pull something? I know. But believe me. Why would I try to pull it? Something seems to be dragging. I hear breathing. At least that's where I think it is. It's it's getting cold and damp in here and I
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oh. Oh, I smell something horrible. Get out, Flip. Get out as fast as you can. Alright. Close in, man. Get into the crypt as fast as you can. I want every man in there. Evil now.
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Eyes. Evil. Bright as cat's eyes. Glory and enormous. Oh, oh, god. Help me. I can't move. It's here. It's here. How are
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you? This is a quick time someone's heading into the passageway because I think it's almost oh, that's what it's not good. His throat's been crushed. He's not breathing. Somebody say it, Brett. The rest of you go after whatever is in that passageway. Yeah. Except some helmet hurt So, this is goodbye my friends Yes, and I can't say I'm sorry to go Tell me,
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what will you do with the tits? Oh, make a show out of them Add a few scenes and we'll be ready to send some shivers down our little spine. The publicity should help.
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I suppose so. But I can't help wishing you hadn't come at such a pie. Or slip it's with the coffee show.
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Klaus, we've been sparring around for quite a while now. Let's stop avoiding the subject. Who's helmet? An actor. That is all I know. But without a past, the report I received was completely blank except for his acting credits. Nothing. He was just an actor. Access to the role.
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Do you really think so, Klaus?
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What else can I think? And how do you explain what happened on the crypts? After he attacked and killed Flip, you and your man closed in on him, and he vanished. Right before your eyes. But there must be an explanation. Can you ever enter the castle in the grounds of a secret passageway?
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Then you don't think he met the fate of the lab band?
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There are no signs of his remains. Just some flattened, burned up blades of grass. It's a really legal climax for a legend Legends have no climax They go on and on
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Drop us a line when you find out what really happened
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I promise But if you don't hear from me soon You may have to wait another cinch over the fact. Since we don't have one hundred years to spare, we'll just have to make up our own minds about Paul Helmut. Was he the infamous Baron von Frankenstein brought back to life? Or was he, and I don't mean to be redundant, merely a crazed actor? I'll be back shortly. There is no need to look for a supernatural source of evil. Man has shown himself capable of every wickedness. But regardless of where it arises, evil has a vitality beyond time.
Its power can be stemmed, but it will return. Our cast included Michael Wager, Leon Janney, Ralph Bell, E. V. Dresser, and William Redfield. The entire production was under the direction of Hyman Brown. Now a preview of our next tale.
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She ran out into the moor with on to cloak. The Heathcliff's horse was not in the stable, and no one knew where he had gone. Catherine returned after midnight in the midst of a thunderstorm soaked to the skin and coming down with a severe chill. Miss Catherine, you must let me help you to bed. He's gone. He's gone. And my nightmares are coming soon. You'll feel better when you have some sleep. I'll never sleep again. I've been abandoned. Oh, it's just like my dream. I saw myself tapping on the window begging, let let me in. Let me in. A hush chop. And no one answered.
And my hand broke through the glass, and the blood was burning down my arm. Oh, get the blood teeth. Oh, Billy. Get the blood stains off.
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This is E. G. Marshall inviting you to return to our mystery theater for another adventure in the macabre. Until next time. Pleasant dreams.
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Introduction to Terrifying Imagination
Frankenstein Revisited: The Story Begins
The Cast and Crew Arrive at the Castle
Exploring the Legend of Frankenstein
The Mystery Deepens: Strange Occurrences
Uncovering Secrets: The Castle's Hidden Passages
The Tension Builds: Preparing for the Show
The Climax: Midnight at the Crypt
Aftermath and Reflection: What Really Happened?
