The Weird Circle
The Cask of Amontillado
The Weird Circle brings classic tales of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural to radio in dramatic adaptations. This recording presents Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado,” a story of revenge and deception set against the shadowy atmosphere of a carnival season.
Poe’s tale follows Montresor as he lures Fortunato into the depths of his family’s catacombs, claiming to seek his judgment on a cask of wine. The journey grows increasingly unsettling as Montresor’s courteous manner conceals a terrible purpose. The radio adaptation turns the story’s confined setting and mounting dread into an intimate listening experience.
The series is known for bringing literary stories to life through spoken performance and atmospheric sound. Its dark, suspenseful style suits Poe’s carefully controlled tale, where ominous hints and measured conversation build toward a chilling conclusion.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.