Nightfall: The Blood Countess

Rating:
Summary: A weak spot in an excellent radio series
Review: "Nightfall" was a radio drama series by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in the early 1980's. The stories were generally horror or suspense, and tended to be of very high quality in production, writing and acting - don't believe the Audiofile review on that count. You can't put on a quality series without coming out with the odd clinker, though, and that is where the two episodes that form the story of "The Blood Countess" come in.

Although this is one story, the story of Elizabeth Bathory, it was done over two 1/2 hour episodes of the "Nightfall" series. Unfortunately, the additional time taken for the story really doesn't seem justified - it comes off as a series of unfocussed episodes that are loosely connected. The acting goes over the top too many times, and the entire story is just plain unsatisfying.

If you are a fan of "Nightfall", you might want to hear this one to help you appreciate how good most of the rest of the shows were. If you are new to "Nightfall", don't let this story be the first one you hear, or, if you do, don't judge the entire series by it.

Rating:
Summary: A weak spot in an excellent radio series
Review: "Nightfall" was a radio drama series by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in the early 1980's. The stories were generally horror or suspense, and tended to be of very high quality in production, writing and acting - don't believe the Audiofile review on that count. You can't put on a quality series without coming out with the odd clinker, though, and that is where the two episodes that form the story of "The Blood Countess" come in.

Although this is one story, the story of Elizabeth Bathory, it was done over two 1/2 hour episodes of the "Nightfall" series. Unfortunately, the additional time taken for the story really doesn't seem justified - it comes off as a series of unfocussed episodes that are loosely connected. The acting goes over the top too many times, and the entire story is just plain unsatisfying.

If you are a fan of "Nightfall", you might want to hear this one to help you appreciate how good most of the rest of the shows were. If you are new to "Nightfall", don't let this story be the first one you hear, or, if you do, don't judge the entire series by it.

Rating:
Summary: top notch audio production that will chill you.
Review: this is another superb production in the Nightfall series. I have to say Next to the Star Wars audio dramas this audiobook comes a close second. the acting is excellent and really brings the story to life. this book deals with what Bram Stoker must have come across while doing his research for Dracula. It tells the story of Countess Elizabeth Battaorey a noble in the 17th century in Hungary. Upon learning that her beloved husband the Lord Battorey has been killed in a battle away from his land she goes mad and seeks out a way to bring him back to her. Her servent introduces her to a witch and together these three undertake a grizzly trip into torture, vamprism and satan worship. Young girl after young girl is brought to Castle battorey only to be drained of blood and mutalated. Under the guidence of the witch Darvoulla the countess sinks ever more deeper and deeper into horror and mayhem until her kingdom can no longer deny the truth. this story would be shocking enough if it was only fiction but this is in fact a true story and all the events narrated did actually happen. Highly recommended if you love audio horror you will devour this production in no time.

Rating:
Summary: top notch audio production that will chill you.
Review: this is another superb production in the Nightfall series. I have to say Next to the Star Wars audio dramas this audiobook comes a close second. the acting is excellent and really brings the story to life. this book deals with what Bram Stoker must have come across while doing his research for Dracula. It tells the story of Countess Elizabeth Battaorey a noble in the 17th century in Hungary. Upon learning that her beloved husband the Lord Battorey has been killed in a battle away from his land she goes mad and seeks out a way to bring him back to her. Her servent introduces her to a witch and together these three undertake a grizzly trip into torture, vamprism and satan worship. Young girl after young girl is brought to Castle battorey only to be drained of blood and mutalated. Under the guidence of the witch Darvoulla the countess sinks ever more deeper and deeper into horror and mayhem until her kingdom can no longer deny the truth. this story would be shocking enough if it was only fiction but this is in fact a true story and all the events narrated did actually happen. Highly recommended if you love audio horror you will devour this production in no time.