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FINALIST: The Audie Awards 2016

Audible Originals brings you a brand new audiobook adaptation of J. Sheridan Le Fanu’s classic gothic novella, Carmilla - starring Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones and Downton Abbey), David Tennant (Doctor Who and Broadchurch) and Phoebe Fox (Life in Squares and The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death).

One of the very first vampire thrillers, this audio adaptation follows 18-year-old Laura as she recounts the story of her mysterious, intriguing and beautiful house guest Carmilla, who is stranded in the forest after a carriage accident and taken in by Laura’s widowed father. The girls develop a friendship which turns into a passionate meeting of souls. A relationship of vampire and prey, the story is told through Laura’s eyes as she is drawn further into Carmilla’s terrifying world of pleasure and pain.

A masterpiece of erotic Gothic horror, Carmilla encompasses mystery, suspense, forbidden lust, violence...and lots of blood....

Carmilla has been dramatised by Robin Brooks, an actor, dramatist and author who has been working as a playwright for over 25 years. Carmilla was directed by Fiona McAlpine of Allegra Productions for Audible Originals.

Key cast:

  • Carmilla - Phoebe Fox
  • Laura - Rose Leslie
  • Dr Hesselius - David Tennant
  • Father - James Wilby

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    This classic gothic novella from the late 1800s was perfect for wimps like me who can't manage anything too scary. This is a tale of vampiric behaviour and it's effect on victims. Whilst I knew all along the direction of the storyline, it was intriguing, suitably dark, with a touch of sexual suggestion. The audio was more than straight narration, it was dramatised and I enjoyed this immensely, especially with some famous contributors such as David Tennant.

    Intriguing

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    I really enjoyed the audio drama, I found it engaging, interesting and well acted.
    I would highly recommend it.

    thoroughly enjoyable

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    The narration for this story was excellent. although the affected accent by David Tennant was a little distracting. The story itself was compelling, although with some outdated views, but that can be expected of a story from the 1800s. Overall a very enjoyable experience.

    Fascinating story and wonderful performance

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    What made the experience of listening to Carmilla the most enjoyable?

    The performances from all the cast were excellent.

    What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

    The age of the original material was always going to limit a vampire tale being told to a modern audience. That being said this was well done and not a let down at all.

    What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

    Excellent performances from all involved.

    An old story told well.

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    atmospheric and excellent cast well acted and very gohtic perfect for Halloween or a night in on a strong night

    Well acted

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