Macabre
Macabre
Daffadillies
Macabre was a short-lived horror anthology that ran for only nine episodes from 1961 to 1962. Presented here are eight surviving tales of terror and mystery.
Introduction
Learn a little more about Macabre, and about this feed. The team behind the horror podcast Quietly Yours brings you the original 1960s radio drama, presented in an easy-to-digest format for new listeners. Learn more at daffadillies.co.uk/macabre.
Feb 8, 2021
1 min
The Edge of Evil
A man pays a visit to his ex-wife after she begins to grow paranoid about supposedly supernatural events happening in her house. He doesn't believe her stories, of course... Not yet...
Jan 8, 1962
28 min
The Crystalline Man
A strange man made of crystal is discovered on an expedition. Was this creature ever alive? As a series of murders occurs around the man, a researcher begins to suspect that it's alive still.
Jan 1, 1962
26 min
The Avenger
Twelve full moons since he entered the sacred temple of an African tribe, a man finds that they are out for revenge and his life is in danger.
Dec 18, 1961
26 min
The Midnight Horseman
An eerie old painting and an unusual ritual lead to a fatal disaster.
Dec 11, 1961
26 min
The House in the Garden
A ten-year wager comes to deadly end as a series of murders occur.
Dec 4, 1961
26 min
The Man in the Mirror
After coming close to death in a car accident, a man makes a deal with a strange being. But what will happen when seven days are over?
Nov 27, 1961
27 min
Weekend
An unconventional scientist poisons his party guests in an attempt to stimulate their imagination and bring it to life. But which of the guests has succumbed to the powerful stimulant?
Nov 20, 1961
27 min
Final Resting Place
When two lovers delay their honeymoon following the announcement of an escaped madman, they soon find themselves offered the chance to make $500 by a mysterious circus performer.
Nov 13, 1961
26 min