The Thing in the Cellar as told by Edward E. French

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  • Опубликовано: 15 дек 2024

Комментарии • 47

  • @tuskinradar8688
    @tuskinradar8688 6 лет назад +13

    Of course Keller would write about a Cellar

  • @cloudtx
    @cloudtx 5 лет назад +3

    Simple but effective. Nothing needs to be said about the monster, the reader's mind is what makes it so chilling.
    Great work as always Mr. French.

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  5 лет назад +2

      Simple basic horror. Thanks again for listening. E.E.F.

  • @ronaldhalvorsen7542
    @ronaldhalvorsen7542 7 лет назад +4

    I enjoyed the story, Mr. French! Your timing and tone are excellent. I listen to your channel many times every week. Thank you so much for your work. As a fellow lover of ghost stories, I want to suggest for your enjoyment The Ghostly Tales of J.S. Le Fanu. Vol. 1. There are two especially great stories: 1. Schalken The Painter. 2. An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Angier Street. Thanks again!

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  7 лет назад +3

      Thanks Ronald, I'm always on the lookout for authors I haven't previously posted here. I'll check out your suggestions. e.e.f.

    • @violetfemme411
      @violetfemme411 5 лет назад +1

      Yes! Schalken the Painter...a must hear 👂

  • @Offshoreorganbuilder
    @Offshoreorganbuilder 7 лет назад +2

    The basic plot of this tale is simple enough, but as with all good stories it is the way in which it is told (both on the page, and here, in this narration) which brings it to life.
    Thanks again for another excellent presentation.

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  7 лет назад

      Yes. It's a bout a basic a fear fable as they come. Interesting that the author was a psychiatrist.......e.e.f.

  • @solarisseven6969
    @solarisseven6969 6 лет назад +1

    Excellent. You're skill is perfect for the reading of the rhyme of the mariner. (The albatross.

  • @PelleCreepy
    @PelleCreepy 6 лет назад +1

    Fantastic reading of one of my favorite short stories!

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  6 лет назад

      A sad tale.....BUT...Glad to hear you enjoyed it, mark. E.E.F.

  • @jaceek2030
    @jaceek2030 4 года назад +5

    Rotten father, mother who lacks confidence enough to stand firm where best interests of her son are concerned, and an extremely misguided Dr. However the story is "non-rotten", as is your narration.😉 Bingeing your channel is proving to be a most enjoyable experience.

  • @StutleyConstable
    @StutleyConstable 7 лет назад +3

    This is very like something from M. R. James. Thank you, Mr. French. Another good reading. Hope you will find time to do another before Halloween. Perhaps something from Washington Irving would fit the theme.

  • @davidszondy
    @davidszondy 2 года назад

    I remember this story from when I was very young and how it reinforced the fear I had of the cellar in my mother's house. Oddly, my dog had the same fear and whenever my mother went down there, he'd push her up the stairs.

  • @joshuazane3210
    @joshuazane3210 7 лет назад

    Another excellent reading. I enjoy stories where one person can sense things and everyone else thinks they're crazy.

  • @docb7585
    @docb7585 7 лет назад +4

    This was new to me, and dare I mention it... stirred up some chilling memories from my youth. Congratulations. Re. the request for "Schalcken the Painter" below... it would suit you perfectly and it's one of my favourites. So, yes please sir, if you're so inclined.

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  7 лет назад +2

      I'm not familiar with it and will definitely check it out.

  • @ichbifeuertrunk
    @ichbifeuertrunk 3 года назад

    Great narration!

  • @FIONA21ful
    @FIONA21ful 5 лет назад +3

    I'm settling down for the night & to listen to this gem right now Edward , and with new headphones! Goodnight & thank you yet again. 😘

  • @DrakeBarrow
    @DrakeBarrow 4 года назад

    Another one I remember as a kid (my family had a good set of short story collections and horror fiction compilations). Good one as well. Thank you for your reading of it!

  • @williamnorton9547
    @williamnorton9547 7 лет назад +2

    12:16
    Nearing the end of the story and I'm anticipating a plot twist like those often found in creepypastas and old time radio shows.

  • @gerry5134
    @gerry5134 5 лет назад +1

    Now that's a real goosebumps story.

  • @TsukiumisGuy
    @TsukiumisGuy 6 лет назад +1

    I really liked your reading of this story. I'm going to take a guess and say this was from Weird Tales Magazine. I look forward to more and have subscribed.

  • @falgalhutkinsmarzcal3962
    @falgalhutkinsmarzcal3962 2 года назад

    Mr French, your voice reminds me faintly of Vincent Price. It makes for excellent horror narration.

  • @BABADOOK726
    @BABADOOK726 3 года назад

    It was evidently that what killed the poor soul was no more than fear of the unknown. From the beginning I thought it was a terrible idea

  • @davidk6269
    @davidk6269 4 года назад +1

    Great reading of the story. But I have to say that the ending left me a little flat. I think that another author, such as H.P. Lovecraft could have done a better job with the same premise.

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  4 года назад +1

      Appreciate hearing your opinion...Yes. Perhaps a little Lovecraft love might have given a bit more resonance to the premise. E.E.F.

    • @shahabhussain5120
      @shahabhussain5120 Год назад

      Less is so often More. Lovecraft would have made it too complex….

  • @violetfemme411
    @violetfemme411 5 лет назад

    I would love to hear u read my favorite John Collier story, "Evening Primrose"...and more Shirley Jackson 😻

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  5 лет назад +4

      John Collier's story "This I refute Beelzy" is here....Shirley Jackson is a particular favorite of mine. She's represented here with her stories "The Possibility of Evil" and "The Witch." I will be narrating more by her in the future. Right now my goal is to try to present a new author each week. E.E.F.

  • @sharpasaneraser
    @sharpasaneraser 7 лет назад

    Genius narration

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  7 лет назад +1

      Thanks, sharpasaneraser. Primal HORROR.

    • @sharpasaneraser
      @sharpasaneraser 7 лет назад

      INDEED.... Blackwood had a special talent for that primal type of horror, but the wrong vocal chords would've rendered it flat. thanks again for this channel and voice.

  • @williamhiers1280
    @williamhiers1280 5 лет назад

    God, this was chilling...

  • @shahabhussain5120
    @shahabhussain5120 Год назад

    This story is so sad. More sad than scary imho. Terrible Doctor and father!

  • @shill1444
    @shill1444 7 лет назад

    Holy SHITE! That ending...

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  7 лет назад +1

      It's the shits. E.E.F.

    • @shill1444
      @shill1444 7 лет назад

      edward french - Yup. Its the timing, the tone, the natural inflection of the reading. The unknown, the unseen fears of our own imagination is way more frightening than some CGI thing getting us.

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  7 лет назад +1

      That's why I started this channel. It's all about bare bones old fashioned storytelling.

  • @up4itgal
    @up4itgal 7 лет назад +3

    Worst,Advice Ever...Thanks for the reading Mr French 😎😎

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  7 лет назад +6

      The moral of the story. Always get a second doctor's opinion.......and as with all prescriptions, results may vary. Cheers. e.e.f.

    • @williamhiers1280
      @williamhiers1280 5 лет назад +1

      @@FrenchEdward06 That and don't be awful parents.