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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
An eerie old painting and an unusual ritual lead to a fatal disaster.
A ten-year wager comes to deadly end as a series of murders occur.
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?
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?
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.