The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

by Yuri Rasovsky Narrated by John de Lancie, Tony Jay, Robertson Dean, Kaitlyn Hopkins, Lorna Raver, James Otis, Jane Carr, Ed Gilbert, a full cast

Overview

Inspired by the classic silent film of 1919, this original audio play won the Independent Publishers Award in 1998 for best direct-to-audio production. John de Lancie stars as a young poet who visits a fair one night with his friend and girlfriend. Entering Dr. Caligari's tent, they meet the mysterious Cesare, a kind of zombie, who is neither alive nor dead-and who forecasts doom for our high-strung protagonist and his friends.

Combining the directness of an old-time radio play and the language and themes of high psychological drama, this unique production was written, produced and directed by Peabody and Audie Award-winner Yuri Rasovsky and features a superb cast.

Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal

Gr 7-12-A psychological thriller (no explicit violence) set in the early days of the century. This audio dramatization features a cast led by John de Lancie of Star Trek.

|Los Angeles Times

This superb audio is eerily atmospheric and entertaining.”

Kliatt

The easily frightened should not listen to this alone, especially on a dark and stormy night. Rasovsky has done a terrific job writing, producing and directing…An excellent cast with many familiar voices brings to life a tale reminiscent of Poe and Ray Bradbury.”

AudioFile

The plot shook me. I choose not to give away one blessed word of this incredible experience. It was very nearly orgasmic.”

Austin American Statesman

A hair-raising romp faithful to old-style radio, a 3-D aural experience stuffed with clopping horses, weird carnival music, creaking doors, and a solid cast headlined by Star Trek alumnus John de Lancie. Among the best moments are the weird sotto voice mutterings of Cesare, the pale, undead creature at the heart of the drama, falling from faintly vibrating powder-blue lips.”

Audiobookstoday.com

The writing and performances are reminiscent of the classics. The often witty, intelligent dialogue is delivered with precision from these talented actors.”

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169778731
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	01/01/2006
Edition description:	Adapted

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