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Dark Adventure Radio Theatre: Masks of Nyarlathotep

By: H. P. Lovecraft Historical Society
Narrated by: H. P. Lovecraft Historical Society
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Summary

Dark Adventure Radio Theatre: Masks of Nyarlathotep is an epic tale of globe-trotting adventure inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, presented as a 1930s-style radio drama. Dark Adventure Radio Theatre presents the tale with an absurdly large cast of professional actors, exciting sound effects and thrilling original music by Troy Sterling Nies. 

Now, in partnership with Chaosium, we've adapted their most famed and beloved game supplement of all time -  Masks of Nyarlathotep - into a fully dramatized super episode of Dark Adventure Radio Theatre. And if you've never heard of or played the game - don't worry, you don't need to know anything about the game to enjoy this super-sized episode. The death of a dear old friend and an inquiry into a doomed archeological expedition spiral into a global investigation with dire repercussions. 

Can a handful of intrepid investigators make a stand against an insidious and bloodthirsty cult? Can a diabolical conspiracy be thwarted before a doomsday plan comes to fruition? Is there any hope for mankind against the machinations of an Elder God or will they meet only despair, death and madness?

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2018 Chaosium, Inc. (P)2019 HPLHS, Inc.

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A rare miss.

I'm a big fan of the HP Lovecraft Historical Society but this, this is the first negative review I've ever given to one of their works. Previously all their works have been pretty damn good attempts to recreate the early radio broadcasts, the script for this one, just doesn't seem to be as authentic, the minor injections of modern politics particularly grate. In short if you like HPLS's work then you might enjoy this but I would consider this as the last one you buy once you have the others because it's by far the least impressive, in script and performance quality.

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Great

A thoroughly entertaining romp, melodramatic, great performances and a cracking storyline. An old fashioned style radio drama that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Pulpy geeky fun!

Absolutely great fun from start to finish! Who knew that a dramatisation of an RPG campaign would be so engaging to listen to rather than play?

The plot and acting run a very thin line between loving pastiche of old pulp stories and slightly silly, but almost always land on the right side. I particularly loved the fake adverts at the end of each chapter, adding a nice touch of light relief to the tension of the cliffhangers. I really want some Bubble Pep now!

The acting is largely great - deliberately cheesy in places and doing a great job of making the large cast of heroes likeable. Some of the British accents are all over the place, but only the bit-parts - I doubt non-Brits will notice or care.

If you have any interest in Lovecraft or the Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game, or you just generally like fun, I’d definitely recommend giving this a listen.

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Absolutely brilliant!

Brilliant vintage radio show format complete with hilarious adverts such as 4 hands toothpaste, infused with Radium! loved it!

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Absolute trash

Love, Lovecraft stories but this isn't anything close to Lovecraft and has been butchered by mass injection of current politics and ideology.

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An absolute delight

A wonderful adaptation of the classic campaign, delivered with gusto and a clear love for the material. Not to be missed!

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An Wholeheartedly Amateur Production

this tale and it's telling are delivered with rich , rumbustious performances shot through with the golden thread of a genuine , wholehearted love for the material(beautifully collated)and métier with delightfully nuanced period touches. I must heartily Thank the HPLS team for this jewel of a production...
Bravo..!..👏🏽❤️👏🏽

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Nearly as good as playing the adventure

The performance was excellent. I especially liked Victoria.
The conceit was very clever, I liked the ‘adverts’ they did make me smile.
The story was a an excellent adaptation of the adventure. There were parts I felt were a little rushed (Australia and Kenya in particular) but it was already seven hours long.
It certainly felt like a nostalgic visit to a very happy memory for me.

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Rip Roaring Adventure

Perfect adaptation of one of my favourite Call of Cthulhu campaigns. Great characters, solid story which runs at pace and villains you just love to see get their comeuppance. Highly recommended

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Great Presentation.

Loved it. Masks has always been my favourite campaign in the CoC RPG universe. Great dramatic presentation of the campaign.

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