Comments on: Episode 21: The Horn https://www.ghoulishdelights.com/2017/01/31/episode-21-the-horn/ Sophisticated Scares Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:15:32 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Joshua English Scrimshaw https://www.ghoulishdelights.com/2017/01/31/episode-21-the-horn/#comment-9108 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 03:54:58 +0000 http://www.ghoulishdelights.com/?p=932#comment-9108 In reply to David.

You’re welcome, David! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the comments!

]]> By: David https://www.ghoulishdelights.com/2017/01/31/episode-21-the-horn/#comment-9106 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 08:39:03 +0000 http://www.ghoulishdelights.com/?p=932#comment-9106 That was an outstanding radio horror story. Thank you for this and also for introducing me to Fear on Four and Appointment with Fear which I look forward to exploring.

]]> By: Jessica https://www.ghoulishdelights.com/2017/01/31/episode-21-the-horn/#comment-9103 Sat, 02 Jan 2021 06:30:31 +0000 http://www.ghoulishdelights.com/?p=932#comment-9103 This one is SO GOOD.

]]> By: barbara casey https://www.ghoulishdelights.com/2017/01/31/episode-21-the-horn/#comment-9006 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 21:48:48 +0000 http://www.ghoulishdelights.com/?p=932#comment-9006 From the real English countryside I can confirm that this gives me the chills. All alone in my small Victorian era room I pull the blanket up to my chin and my toes tucked up in the eiderdown and listen.
To all the people out there still listening, goodnight.
From this English lass, I bid you God speed.

]]> By: David Feldmann https://www.ghoulishdelights.com/2017/01/31/episode-21-the-horn/#comment-7809 Thu, 20 Sep 2018 23:45:21 +0000 http://www.ghoulishdelights.com/?p=932#comment-7809 Colleen and I just listened to this one (finally). It’s without a doubt among my all-time favorite horror radio dramas. Thanks for bringing it to our attention!

]]> By: Amy Wimer https://www.ghoulishdelights.com/2017/01/31/episode-21-the-horn/#comment-7742 Sat, 26 May 2018 12:41:59 +0000 http://www.ghoulishdelights.com/?p=932#comment-7742 The Horn has been my favorite contemporary story for years. I love the voice early on when it matches the wind, but sadly becomes too tangible quickly. Like mentioned above, she’s much more like a banshee and I really envision the trucks as the Cóiste Bodhar/ death coach that accompanies a banshee’s wail.

Every time I listen I think: when David discovers the body that they really have reached peak scary and the banshee begins to take away from that suspenseful moment. I think with a couple of tweaks someone could remake this into the truly scary story it has potential to be. “don’t get outta the truck!” “Looouis” “ahhhghghghg!” “I don’t wanna get outta the truck but it sounds like he’s hurt” “loooouis” “ew ick, torn to shreds” “hey new truck!” Looouis” “don’t use the horn!” you get the idea.

]]> By: Tim Uren https://www.ghoulishdelights.com/2017/01/31/episode-21-the-horn/#comment-7539 Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:42:35 +0000 http://www.ghoulishdelights.com/?p=932#comment-7539 In reply to MadMikeyD.

It really lends itself to being heard in moments of isolation. The show packs a punch!

]]> By: MadMikeyD https://www.ghoulishdelights.com/2017/01/31/episode-21-the-horn/#comment-7538 Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:46:27 +0000 http://www.ghoulishdelights.com/?p=932#comment-7538 I listened to this while putting boxes on the staircase going to my sealed off attic. Creepy enough that the attic is closed off. Add a spooky ghost voice in the mix and it makes for a restless night’s sleep.

]]> By: Jamie B. https://www.ghoulishdelights.com/2017/01/31/episode-21-the-horn/#comment-7537 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 17:26:37 +0000 http://www.ghoulishdelights.com/?p=932#comment-7537 In reply to Joshua English Scrimshaw.

1. There’s that reply link! How did I keep missing it? Sheesh.

2. Wow. “By the River, Fontainebleau” is like Deliverance meets X-Files, and they elope to Île-de-France. I probably shouldn’t have listened to that before bed. It’s pretty amazing, though. Not so great for lighthearted podcast commentary but still, amazing.

]]> By: Jamie B. https://www.ghoulishdelights.com/2017/01/31/episode-21-the-horn/#comment-7536 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 04:30:19 +0000 http://www.ghoulishdelights.com/?p=932#comment-7536 That is incredibly tempting. And kind of sounds like a dare. (Hey, if I didn’t enjoy horror fiction, I probably wouldn’t be listening to your podcast.)

Yup, downloading it. Thanks for the dubious recommendation! I’ll have to get back to you about it. Probably not tonight, however, as fat Sinatra is calling (crooning?) my name…

]]> By: Joshua English Scrimshaw https://www.ghoulishdelights.com/2017/01/31/episode-21-the-horn/#comment-7535 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 23:54:26 +0000 http://www.ghoulishdelights.com/?p=932#comment-7535 In reply to Jamie B..

I think it’s a function of prose versus audio. I haven’t read the short story myself, but according to a review I found online, Gallagher paints her as an avenging zombie and “dwells on the fetid state of the living corpse.” I assume Gallagher indulges in graphic physical descriptions of the dead woman and, since the Fear On Four adaptation doesn’t utilize a narrator, it wisely focuses on her unearthly voice, making her (as you say) more of a banshee. Much more effective on radio, I agree. If you enjoyed this story, Fear On Four adapts a second Gallagher story called “By The River Fontainebleau.” Be warned though, it’s more disturbing than scary. So distressing, in fact, I’d never include it on the podcast! How’s that for a recommendation?

]]> By: Jamie B. https://www.ghoulishdelights.com/2017/01/31/episode-21-the-horn/#comment-7534 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 05:03:32 +0000 http://www.ghoulishdelights.com/?p=932#comment-7534 The ghost woman was really more banshee than anything. Now I’m curious about the short story it’s adapted from. You said she was characterized more as a zombie in that, right? Wonder how that plays, especially since banshees are frankly spookier than zombies.

Louie…. Louieeeeeee……

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