"Pickman's Model" by H.P. Lovecraft | the best & scariest classic horror readings ever!
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"Pickman's Model"
Author: H.P. Lovecraft
Narrator: Otis Jiry
Sound Design: Craig Groshek
Post-Production: Craig Groshek
Video Design: Craig Groshek
Chilling Tales Introduction: Jeff Clement
Audio production © 2014 Chilling Entertainment, LLC
Story © H.P. Lovecraft
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It's seems like there aren't too many narrators that read Lovecraft. I find it strange that so few horror narrators choose to tell the stories of the father of modern horror, yet every hack on the block is willing to take a crack at the fnaf fan fictions. Thank you good sir for sharing this chilling story with the denizens of the Internet.
sutranitsua I agree about Lovecraft. I find he hits all the buttons and captures you entirely. As for the FNAF fan fictions, it's kind of a necessity. I'm not lying when I say about 35% of the views of all the 142 narrations I've done, are comprised by the 5 or so FNAF fan fictions. They're the 'elephant in the room' so to speak. I've have many submissions of FNAF stories, but pick what I think are the better ones I come across. In fact, there's one coming up very soon. But there will always be a Lovecraft, Bierce, Poe, or something of that order in the future as well. A bit of a well rounded roster of horror, hopefully. Bless you.
sutranitsua FNAF?
five nights at freddy's
ok and i agree i personally think that game is overrated. i prefer a game that actually makes you feel scared because your trying to survive in a free roaming creepy as that next door neighbor who is always trying to get you to come over and play his wii.
I don't know if y'all have heard, but as of yesterday, Warner Bros. film division optioned FNAF to be made into a motion picture. FNAF definitely still has legs.
H.P. Lovecraft is EASILY one of the greatest horror writers, as well as one with the greatest imaginative minds, that ever lived. A true artist.
Nick Hannah its funny because he died un noticed and no one would publish his work hah
If he and Steven King had done a collaboration it would’ve been a mind blower for sure and nightmare inducing hehe
Steven King used the stories and thoughts of H.P. Lovecraft as an inspiration for his works. (And many more writers to during the dekades.) Fog, Thing are clearly inspired by it. Not like he copied him, all in the good way.
@@madscientistshusta
Wrong.
He was far from unnoticed and he published many stories in magazine like Weird Tales.
For sure he was not famous outside the circle of Weird Tales writers but he was a corner stone for many writers to come after him,
Eh, his word choices weren't the best. He used big words to sound smart, common problem. I still love the stories, but no, I don't believe he was one of the greatest horror writers. Still, I think he was very creative.
This was always my favorite of Lovecrafts work. several years ago in Boston my wife and i took a haunted boston tour late at night. As we headed up into the north end I started quoting this story and the two guide's started smiling. I'd accidentally trodden on a few of their opening lines but they saw in me not a dumpy middle aged tourist but rather a kindred spirit, one who'd probably walked these trails before they were born.
Happy birthday H.P. Lovecraft- Thank you for the nightmares...
I love HP Lovecraft! And Otis, you have one of the greatest narrative voices I've ever heard. It's like your actually having a conversation with me and I feel like I know you. I will listen to more of your videos.
I have to say, Otis, you are by far the most amazing scary story narrator on the internet to date. You have a knack for it and you are one of the very few story tellers that can cause me to feel scared through a reading.
Thanks for all these videos, my friend. You have a talent.
Thank you Robert. I enjoy doing these narrations, and enjoy getting feedback from listeners like yourself, be it good or bad :) Tell your friends and remember to subscribe. Thanks for the kind comments.
Two of the greatest men ever together: H.P. Lovecraft and Otis Jiry. Yep, this is gonna be awesome :)
You sir,really hit it out of the park Lovecraft and you go hand on hand
I am so grateful for your wonderful narration of the greatest horror writer ever.
Listening to this as a traditional lifedrawing artist. This is VERY well researched which resonates all the more horrifyingly. Nice read.
Atmospheric and I love stories that don't revert to swearing for shock value, thank you Mssrs Lovecraft and Jiry
Marvelously done! One of my favorite Lovecraft tales read in an excellent voice. This may be one of his most unsettling tales.
My Dad grew up in the North End of Boston. My whole family lived along an ally near Old North Church. There was a huge painting of The Mona Lisa on a side of his building. I'll never forget The North End of Boston in the late 70's.
This reading is a gem.... or perhaps a shining black and red striated trapezohedron ... l love the story... I have listened to this version many times. Thank you for sharing.
I love how pickman gallery can be visited in fallout 4, bethesdas love for lovecraft has always been so amazing there is even a nod to the dunwitch horror in fallout 3 hehe
There is a radio mod that plays both this story and his reading of The Shunned House.
Brilliant narration!
Found this while looking for some Lovecraft to listen to while chilling out. Narration is brilliant, and I love the story. Bravo, sir.
Hello Otis! It's me from eons ago to just pass by and say thank you very much for your excellent talent you share! Thank you very much! What wonderful memories I have made listening attentively to your wonderful narration! Hope you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas and a brilliant and good New Year! Warmest wishes, raine and pierre
I now have a weekly podcast on iTunes called Scary Stories Told In The Dark. Check it out.
Thanks, Otis! Much appreciated. I shall try once more to join iTunes, and look you up! Wish me luck! In the meantime, I shall always find you here on RUclips, I hope!
Narrator is very good! Reminds me of William Hurt as he narrated the first version of "The Polar Express" about thirty years ago. Very expressive.
I find it interesting that what he speaks of with his friend's paintings, you could no doubt find hundreds, if not thousands of pieces like it with a quick search on DeviantArt; with one almost always being within the first couple hundred on the What's Hot page.
TheSilversepiroth Oh yeah, gotta love that early twentieth century deviantart.
I'm just saying, it really shows how the macarbe has become popular with the past few generations. Things that were once reviled and contained within a few dark corners of society is now widely accepted, and even enthralls people with it's corrupted anatomical accuracy. I wasn't talking about then, I was talking about now.
I always enjoyed hpl’s conversation format for this story. Thank you for your reading❣️🥃
This is one of my favorite H.P. Lovecraft stories. You definitely make it come alive with your narrating. Great job!
i will admit now, iv never cared for Lovecraft, those of his works iv read never struck my intrest or even made me really want to try and enjoy them, however this one was indeed well done, i wont say it was amazing tho the Narration was indeed nothing less then inspireing but indeed it was a enjoyable tale and highlights alot of what i feel is true horror much like the works of Edgar Allen Po, this one reminded me to the meaning behind the Conquerer worm. A damned good narration Otis you gave the characters a breath of life
Lovely reading. I read this story a while ago and forgotten all of it except that last, electrifying line.
Yayyyyyyy Otis another one!! And so soon aftet the other. Keep em coming! !
Thanks Brian. We are endeavoring to put up at least two, perhaps three a week, once we get the system down. Lots of work, but very enjoyable. Hoping to get lots of subscribers. We will also be doing a wider range of authors, particularly some classic horror writers like HP Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, etc. Stay tuned and enjoy.
That's awesome!! Im so glad to hear this. You are awesome too!!
Thanks so much sir...you have delivered the best rendition of my favorite Lovecraft tale.
Speechless.... Just speechless.... Well done indeed.
ohhh THANK *YOU* for this. _perfect_ for All Hallow's Eve
This story is one of my favorites of his. You could kind of see the ending coming, but it was still creepy as shit, in the end.
Beautiful
Oohhhmmmmm!... Snuggled into my warm cosy bed and ready for my nightly dose of Otis 💕
I love that he does long ones for me to fall asleep to most the time I passout after finishing them though lol
the narrator sounds like the cat from the dear kitten Friskies commercials who also sounds like Morgan Freeman with a slightly higher voice, lol enjoying this
Thankyou for this Otis, I love the sound of your voice, and will make a point of listening to your other recordings. This is the best recording of Pickman's Model that I have ever heard.
Very good performance and one of my favorite HPL stories.
dude i love your voice it's perfect for these types of stories!!!
Otis I love your voice, it's nice to fall asleep to
That was incredibly brilliant. This is the first story I heard you narrate and I loved it! Have you, or do you have plans to read the Legend of Sleepy Hollow? I would love to hear that!
***** I am looking into that, sometime down the road. Stay tuned. And thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you like what we do. Bless you.
always enjoy your work
Fantastic, natural narration
Love your voice Otis you have a very nice speaking voice I enjoy listening to your readings on my phone while I'm at work they help me get through my long otherwise boring days keep it up friend! :)
I'm happy to know that my efforts make you day a little more enjoyable. Bless you.
Otis Jiry Bless you too Otis I hope all goes well with you and I look forward to hearing more readings from you in the near future.
My favorite Lovecraft story.
Lovecraft Rules man!!!
otis you are like the painter in this story in many of the awestruck ways in which you capture the true emotion of the readings and take us into the story itself so that we feel it. without you reading it the story by itself is marvelous but when you breathe life into with your precise insight on the emotions conveyed is what makes it truly take us into the world of the story itself. you know terror and emotions like the painter knew a canvas, but you thankfully don't share any of the malevolent aspects of him....or at least.....lets hope not....MUAHAHAHA. lol
otis, you were born to do this
What a jolly reading. The narrator sounds like he is more interested in expressing his favourite pudding recipes rather than feeling any of it. :(
+Huw Carr Given that the narration has a 92% thumbs up to thumbs down rating and over 66,000 have listened to it, I would say that my style just isn't your take. To each his own. Bless you.
+Otis Jiry My point is, where is the horror that the character is feeling? I put forward that it is entirely absent. There are distinct moments where Lovecraft punctuates terror...but it is lost in your reading.
***** Everyone has their own take on how something should be read. I interpret as I do. Works for most, but certainly not for all. Something would be wrong if there was 100% approval. I'm happy with my 95%+ approval rating on the 230 narrations I've uploaded. Thanks you for your comments. Bless you.
+Otis Jiry
Dubious value of internet approval rating notwithstanding, Huw Carr has a valid point. Your narration seems more suited to something by Twain than by Lovecraft. Don't get me wrong, I like your voice, and your audio recording quality is far and away better than a lot of what I've found on YT or on Librivox. But your tone and timbre totally fail to get across any of the horror Lovecraft's works are known for.
To all of the Jiry criticizing a-holes here, I didn't realize that RUclips had DIY videos for home based know-nothing Mr. Know-It-Alls. Perhaps you should provide your qualifications for criticizing those with far more acclaim & ability in Mr. Jiry's area of expertise and success. Oh, you say none of you possess such? Well then STFU.
Always loved this story.
Fantastic way to wind down; cheers!
Your narration reminds me of the narrator from life cycles :)
Wonderful Narration, Mr. Jiry; as always. Also quite an excellent tale.
I find it intriguing to see how Lovecraft presents his interpretation of a theme that, or rather a related form thereof, a very different kind of writer, M. R. James, had used some 20 years earlier (and to great effect) in "Canon Alberic's Scrapbook". Maybe it is just my imagination seeing strange parallels where there are none ... I don't know, but that one line in "Scrapbook" which I consider the most powerful and eerie - it really strikes a similar chord to the final twist in "Pickman's Model":
"One remark is universally made by those to whom I have shown the picture: 'It was drawn from the life.'"
On a related note: Maybe one day you'll do a rendition of this one (or some other) of James' stories. I'd sure love to hear it (notwithstanding the fact that these stories don't lend themselves as easily to a voice with a non-british colour, so to speak).
I'm glad you pointed that out :) "Pickman's Model" is one of my favorite Lovecraft stories, but "Scrapbook" made me want to sleep with the lights on.
O_O... Holy crap. That was beyond freaky, but so was awesome! :D
My first encounter with this tale was on NBC's "The Night Gallery" -- hosted by Rod Serling. The monster in that episode was very well-executed by special make-up man, Janos Prohaska.
I wish that some of these stories were adapted into movies. It would show appreciation for love craft
unfortunatelly i dont think they land themselves to the screen, a big part of what makes HP tales so great, is the way he describes everything, it feels like you are hearing what had just happened from the person. making it into a movie would kill alot of that. its something that only trully work in the pages.
also, how do you make something that, scientifically, CANT exist? a color that is impossible to describe? an entity that can make anyone that look at it, mad? even Giger's Alien is tame when we compare it to the true horrors of the mythos.
there are tales that could work, however, the ones like the mountain of madness or one of my favorites, the dunwich horror, would end up too cheesy if done today, however, we do have a good HP movie, reanimator. aside from that, i think there's only a handfull that could work.
AWSOME MAXIMUS Film adaptations of Lovecraft seem to struggle to capture the nature of Cosmic horror. Video games however, have been excellent in putting Lovecraft inspired work to screen. I mean look at Bloodborne, it's an absolute masterpiece in cosmic/Gothic horror
There are a few movies based on the works of Lovecraft, but Lovecraft's work really doesn't adapt well to a visual format.
@@marcosdheleno Maybe the VR is way to go for Lovecraftian work. VR is much more intimate and personal than a film. Maybe in few years, with better technology, we may be pleasantly surprised.
I am not sure about the madness-on-sight though :D
Nicely done!
Gentlemen, we are hunting Ghouls. Shotguns only, no solid slugs....
+FurryAminal Well, good sir, when is the Ghoul hunting to commence?
+Matthias Maier as it would seem I have arrived late to the hunting of the dastardly and evasive ghouls , perhaps another hunt is in order , what say you chap?
bigfatbear Pray sir, there will be plenty of opportunities to extirpate this vile mongrel hordes. in catacombs and forgotten, unmention´d places we shall rid this world from this unholy, eldritch menace that infests and defiles like pest-ridden rats. But, alas, more brave, stalwart souls are needed! ;-)
+FurryAminal What's this quote from?
bigfatbear i hear tell of beast infesten town called yarnam, let the hunt begin
And fear the old blood!
You have a really good voice for this, nice job!
Some of the stories from Lovecraft were amazing, some were alright. My personal favorite is The Whisperer in Darkness and The Horror at Martin's Beach. Some people might not even like Lovecraft simply because of his views, or some might not like him because they are pretentious hipsters who think it's cool to bash a good writer.
Gordinaus Lupenington de Loccia I don't give a shit what your views of him are, he wrote some interesting stories.
what a great tale. the reading is a little rushed but the voice is very compelling. thanks for uploading this! 😀
Really nice job, Otis!
Thank you Lee Ann, very much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Means a lot coming from a fellow narrator such as yourself. :) Bless you.
Your voice is absolutely epic Mr. Jiry.
+That guy on the internet with a name Thank you kindly!
Your welcome, I really like your channel as you're the only creepypasta storyteller that narrates old-school lovecraftian horror.
+Otis Jiry
I echo the man's sentiment.
Those wannabes at the Sonic Society could seriously use someone with your talent for giving folks the creeps cuz few of them have the voices for radio and they still have much to learn.
the best reading of pickmans model I have heard. on par with the Wayne June readings of lovecraft. absolutely amazing. turning literary art into audio art.
great voice...horrible delivery
Love your work keep them coming you're like the Morgan Freeman of the creepypasta readings
I loved every time you emphasized “Eliot”.
its like Tom Hardy's Bane and David Draiman have a baby XD
Love this
Always amazing
One of the very first narrations I did four years ago.
very good! excellent intonation.
Bravo! Encore if you will.
Love those pipes Otis. Well done. From your buddy John Beaudin.
Thank you John. I do try :) Now if I can just get the same agent Morgan Freeman has, he might confuse himself as to where to send the paychecks. Yesssssss. Easy Street!!! :)
This isn't bad! Your voice is very nice, though often I can detect several audio splices because they were too close to one another when you read the next part (the pacing was a bit odd and fast). When I did editing, a way to cover this up was to give it a small pause as if thoughtful or taking a breath but I'm not the best. That's my only critique though. You did really well! Keep it up!
The reason I like to listen to mature readers, is because they take the reading seriously, and want to tell a good story, not try to be annoyingly over dramatic or constant misreading, this is good reading
Hell yes, H.P. Lovecraft!
Ahhh iv missed you Otis and still love you the most. Lol ♥️
By being a follower of you such a long time I know how much you love Lovecraft there are others that I would very much for you to be include in your repertoire such as Conan Doyle,R L Stevenson M r James et.al that evolve in the macabre and ocultism thank you Master Jiry
Such a good sort story.
Thanks for this !
Love mr jiry's voice!
youre voice rocks. im gonna search for some more of your stuff
I have 470+ videos here on my channel, some on Chilling Tales For Dark Nights, plus a new Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher called Scary Stories Told In The Dark. Please have a listen, leave a 5 star review and positive comment. That would be much appreciated. I also have a Patreon page if you'd like to offer some support. As little as a dollar a month would be much appreciated also. Bless you.
A nice job. It's one of Lovecraft's more straightforward first-person narratives, so lends itself especially well to be read aloud. One suggestion if I may. Search through something you're planning to read and get acquainted with words that are new to you. Examples from this story: "foetor" is pronounced FEE-tor, and "chimeric" is ky-MEER-ic. It's not a serious problem and a lot of people might not even know those words; but the mispronunciation did break my concentration.
Thanks for sharing this with us!
Thanks for the tips ... I do recall looking up 'chimeric' and got a different pronounciation, but such are things. Thanks again.
was Pickman gallery in fallout 4 inspired by this
This story was written in the early 1900s by HP Lovecraft
what I mean was that the Pickman gallery in fallout 4 was based of this story since there are a few Lovecraft references in the fallout series
I'm sorry. I really couldn't help you out with that info.
fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Pickman_Gallery
"Both Pickman and the Gallery are references to the short story "Pickman's Model" by H.P. Lovecraft."
thanks
"BRAVO"!😃
wow i love this story beacuse we have the same ida in our volclor
Now I like your voice sir but can you slow down a bit here or there please?
Raun Carswell ..I cannot agree with you more. Too fast and the devi in the details are lost..too slow, and yawn
Raun Carswell get gud weeb.
@chin chin There's some hypocrisy in your comment and name there.
Couldn't disagree more strongly. If he was any slower it would ruin the experience.
You can slow it down to listen at whatever speed you like.
one of my favs
Now that Fallout 4 side character makes sense.
Love it!! :)) :))
I wish he would do mountains of madness but thats just waaayy too long ^^.
Voice is perfect for H.P Lovecraft
Though :d
yeahhh! I want nightmares! lovecraft love
is there a channel of exclusively lovecraft?
Totally underrated witer..
In his day, perhaps. Lovecraft's story "Colour Out of Space" is being made into a movie starring Nicolas Cage.
Who is able to dislike this?
It's even better because my name is Elliott
Lol This Nigga Sound Like Morgan Freeman!!!😂👏
HLP didn't write a story of ghouls killing people. That wouldn't be creepy. He wrote of a guy who painted them.
CADENCE! LEARN IT.
While I like Lovecraft some of his storys arent that scary from a modern view point more imaginative and fantastic. But Pickmans Model.... DAMN SON.
this sounds way different from the other H P Lovecraft I just started reading his larger bibliography earlier this year but most of what I've read doesn't have such a natural manner of speech I remember at least three narrators I can think of were college professors but this is starkly different in voice and tone....this seems like a common man ....one with a very discerning artistic tastes but still basicly a common man....not an upper class person.....as I think I remember other tales where he has common man characters but even then it's usually not the narrator....I've really fallen for his work though he reminds me of Stephen King a bit....like The Dark tower series in particular...both really love writing longer short stories it seems they both do it a lot.
***** I would say the Dark Tower is such a weird amalgam of different stories...mythologies...and obviously moments from his life...I say that what any writer does...all you touch and all you see is all your life will ever be...Pink Floyd lyrics but I'm just saying people take in ideas and their minds recombine this information in different ways and that's how any artistic creation ...dreams...at least mine seem to be cut ups of my life and movies I watched...things I've seen and done...even an artistic prodigy works like this....even Leonardo....
***** Uhm - Actually we do say "arrrgh!" quite a bit, that is when we are not saying "Yarrh!" you can throw the odd "avast" in there occasionally if you like but that's what it really comes down to, matey.
"Here in my garage, just bought this new Lamborghini here..."
Fuck you RUclips, people are starving throughout the world.
This corporate world's enough to make a healthy man SICK
What?
Nathanael Bennett He's referring to the obnoxious commercial where the young man is encouraging the audience to drop out of college. I never go beyond this part, so I can't tell you exactly what his "shtick" is.
I can't tell you how many times I've been exposed to this guy's spiel. I always hit the "skip this ad" ASAP.
"Young man"... lol
More like mid-life-crisis man....
Neil51442 RUclips red is the answer
so, was pickman a changeling?
andy765gtr I got the impression that he had some kind of connection with his "models" and that it went back a long way, perhaps through generations of Pickmans, observing these creatures.
He should tell some Rachel pollock Stories
Could you recommend a few?
Dynasty the pickpocket is pretty good it's got close those time frames you looking for But I trust you and you guys and yourdecision this is one of my favorite stores
Destiny of a pick pocket sorry
So the monsters are Skaven like... XD
wove dis shyit..