As our final October entry before Halloween we present one of the most iconic and celebrated horror stories in the entire twenty year history of Suspense (1942-62), “The House in Cypress Canyon.” First aired on December 5, 1946, written by Robert L. Richards, and starring acclaimed film star Robert Taylor (1911-1969, photo right), “The House …

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Escape (1947-54) aired M. R. James’s 1911 ghost story “Casting the Runes” on November 19, 1947 as it’s 15th episode. A spurned occultist seeks revenge on his peers when they reject his life’s work, a manuscript on the subject of witchcraft. Those scoffing at his work as ridiculous folly soon begin dying after a series …

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