Wilkie Collins The Haunted Hotel


(4.5 stars; 75 reviews)

Experience the chilling tale of The Haunted Hotel, a gothic horror story by Wilkie Collins, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 FM. This dramatization, adapted by Rod Beacham and directed by Bruce Young, brings to life the eerie events surrounding the Countess Narona, who marries a wealthy aristocrat only to find herself haunted by the specter of a murder victim years later.

Set in Venice, this atmospheric mystery combines elements of ghost stories and detective fiction, captivating listeners with its suspenseful narrative. The cast includes talented actors such as Harry Lloyd, Jasmine Hyde, and Adjoa Andoh, who portray the complex characters embroiled in this supernatural drama.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

Chapters

The Haunted Hotel 57:01

Reviews

obx12


(5 stars)

Absolutely wonderful. Every vocalist was on target all the time. The condensed plot moved swiftly and there was no distraction of effects or music. Total winner!

For suspense fans


(4 stars)

Being VERY picky, -1 star as it's not Wilkie Collins at his best. [According to Wikipedia his laudanum use as well as the death of mentor/collaborator/critic Charles Dickens may have had a part in this.] The sound quality is excellent, the voice acting also. Thanks uploader!


(5 stars)

I need to go read the whole book. Just seem like so much was missing, but it was a very good shortened version as a radio program and using the different voices, the sound effects were really good.

Harold Hairbrush


(5 stars)

My first experience of Collin’s. Excellent production and well acted. Sound quality was tip top. Most enjoyable.

The word is Karma


(4 stars)

I’ve tried other Wilke Collins works in audio & print & have not had the patience for them. This kept my attention & was well played by all actors. Well done . Thanks for upload.

Brilliantly done!


(5 stars)

Actors are very good and like all of Wilkie Collins' stories, the story is mesmerising.

Predictable but atmospheric


(5 stars)

I give extra points for it being so well acted. the story was entertaining.

This was fun for me to listen to. Thank you.


(4 stars)