Carmilla
Part 8 of 16
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In this installment of Sheridan Le Fanu’s Gothic tale, the mysterious Carmilla draws closer to Laura, whose growing fascination with her new companion is shadowed by unease. Set in an isolated Austrian castle, the story blends intimate personal recollection with the menace of a vampire haunting the countryside.
The narrative unfolds through Laura’s account, moving between the quiet routines of castle life and unsettling encounters that deepen the mystery surrounding Carmilla. Its atmosphere is built from secrecy, mounting suspicion, and the tension between attraction and fear.
Carmilla is a landmark of vampire fiction, offering a more intimate and psychologically charged experience than a straightforward tale of pursuit. Its slow-building Gothic mood and ambiguous bond between the two women give the story its enduring chill.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.