H.P. Lovecraft: The Shadow Over Innsmouth - read by Mike Bennett
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- H.P. Lovecraft: The Shadow Over Innsmouth - read by Mike Bennett
Many thanks to the award winning author Mike Bennett, for permission to share these excellent recordings.
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Chapter 1: 0:19
Chapter 2: 25:36
Chapter 3: 1:03:55
Chapter 4: 1:46:52
Chapter 5: 2:41:06
I have to say, I've heard hundreds of audiobooks and stories, but the narration of that guy drinking the whiskey is probably the best voice acting I've ever heard. It is so completely convincing you really feel like he's real, and you're standing there listening to him. I've read and listened to this story several times before, yet I found myself getting nervous for him, and willing him mentally to shut up before he gets himself killed, lol. And he isn't even real! This was brilliant!!!
Mike Bennett is one of my very favorite authors and narrators! I don't believe anyone could narrate this story any better. The last few minutes especially!
Mike Bennett does a great Zadok Allen (the guy drinking whiskey), but I feel Richard Coyle does him the best, and tells the story of Innsmouth the best, albeit it being an abridged version.
Totally agreed. You really feel like you are there.
When I go to bed, I play some of Lovecraft's audiobooks to listen while falling asleep, and whenever I forget to switch off the autoplay, I ALWAYS wake up here. Coincidence? :D This morning I woke up suddenly and the first thing that I heard was "Esoteric Order of Dagon" I and was like "Oh, not again!" :D Obviously my desire to read the story is getting stronger and stronger!
it's worth it, may the deep ones embrace you for eternity.
No, I was just busy reading other Lovecraft stories and I'm kinda saving the best for last. :D Not that I have read every single one of his stories, but of those that have been translated in my language a few are left (including this one) and then I'll start reading the rest in original.
lol
last night I ended up here
Holy crap I do the same thing!
I woke up here too. I think it's his panicked stricken voice. I'll probably never eat fish again.
This is the best reading of this story I’ve found.
Zodiark
???!!! I’d hate to hear the worst! 😟
I'd recommend the read HorrorBabble does on it. They're amazing
Wayne June does it best.
Absolutely! This is an excellent reading.
I prefer the HorrorBabble version read by Ian Gordon.
They don't interrupt their readings with stupid adverts!
Mike Bennett is an amazing narrator. He makes stories come alive.. His Underwood and Flinch stories are superb.. 5 stars
Ah yes. I listened to that on Spotify, a great series.
Mr Bennett, thank you for putting as much emotion into this story as you did. It was amazing!
The performance of Zadok Allen in this edition is by far the best. You really reached the kernel. Truly, nobody else reached such a fever pitch. Spot on!
Protagonist: wtf even is Innsmouth?
Ticket Agent: sit down, I'm about to infodump for 10 straight minutes
dude reading this has a great voice
machopi Mike Bennett is awesome. He’s a great author too. He’s got a podcast novel called Underwood and Flinch about vampires. It’s amazing
His accents are horrible. He has New Englanders talking like they're from some generic southern state. Awful.
His wife's all right too.
Yuuh
@@maiyneboros6693 Who is his wife ????
As others have said, This is by far the best reading of The Shadow Over Innsmouth I've heard yet. Mike Bennet, you the man
aaah coffee, cigarette and this masterpiece
MrMillenium666 me sitting alone sipping rum and listening to this masterpiece . Thanks up loader . Salute
lesfauves Mah man, what brand?
MrMillenium666 old monk . Indian brand
MrMillenium666 basically army stuff. They give to officers in India. My brother in army
Omg 10/10 zadok narration was better than perfect
Have you ever heard of of them....huh?!
@@themodernmonarchist gtfo
THIS PERFORMANCE IS JAW-DROPPING!!!!!!!!! I HAD CHILLS AT THE END!!!!
At the end of what ?
Great ending. Excellent performance by Mike
Amazingly chilling! For once, not a simple reading, but a well paced acting! Old Zadock and the end are amazing!
Oh my literal Gosh! I have never read this story, this was my first encounter with it and what a shock! The narration, the music and the story altogether with its amazing twist ending truly made my bones chill with fright but it also evoked a peculiar longing for a shadowy little fishing town at the edge of the ocean to finally meet my ancestors...
Senki207, I read The Shadow Over Innsmouth in a book of short H.P. Lovecraft stories years ago. I’m surprised YT has it out on audiotape!
@@roxanneweichinger9318 Yeah, being 5 years into my Lovecraft-fanboy career, I still love it. YT also has many iterations of it, along with "The Call of Cthulhu". Chilling Tales for Dark Nights' is the best in my opinion
@@Senki207 I’ve never seen “The Call Of Cthulhu,” I’ll have to check that out. Lovecraft stories are such a treasure and I was stoked to be able to watch two different videos of “The Shadow Over Innsmouth,” in one day! I thought it was really neat that both videos had a different narrator, each had his own unique style of telling that same story about the crazy fish/frog humanoids, I loved it!
I loved everything so much that this is probably my third time listening to this story in the last 2 years. I especially loved his conversation with Zadok Allen and him making a subtle reference to the twist at the end; also, amazing job with subtle voice blur in the 2nd half of last chapter, portraying the narrator's slow change. Simply marvelous!
Nice!! I'm just about to get to that
The original Xbox has a “Call of Cthulhu” game that Does a beautiful recreation of Innsmouth and the escape scene in particular. One of the best games I’ve ever played.
~Full time gamer
Damn difficult game and really unforgiving especially the escape on the back of that truck
My save is broke for me and i only have one 😭
Have you tried Bloodborne?
This is the damn finest version of The Shadow Over Innsmouth out here! I get such an eargasm each time Zadok Allen comes up!
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Mike. Bennett did a fantastic job
He showed verbally such emotion
I really 2enjoyed this story, From his curiosity of the town to the PANIC - FRIGHT : when he had someone trying to (get - brake) into his room.
Then. him. : Running6 for his life through the streets of the town and hiding.!!
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Only H.P Lovecraft can inspire true horror in you through such writing and only Mike Bennett could do such of that writing justice
Didn't expect that ending... amazing stuff!
This is by far the best read! Brilliant work, sir!
I'm happy to see that this narration has 270k+ views and counting! Mike Bennett performed with such intensity at times and fearless commitment throughout, I have the utmost respect for the man's dedication.
Bloody awesome.
Best interpretation of Zadoc Allen ive ever heard!
The audio glitch at about 16:23 scared the shit out of me
Nova The Fox i know what you mean
Yes!! That lip smacking sound scared me too lmaoo
I was laying in my bed one second then the next I found my self on the floor beside my bed
I was in a lecture hall and I leaned back, almost hit the person behind me. A minute later I hear the noise and think they came back to haunt me. I jumped and my arms were tingling for a bit.
Lol... A glitch or an excellent addition of a random jumpscare under the guise off being a glitch?
Probable just a glitch.
Fantastic narration! Thanks for posting this.
The most wonderful, hypnotic & magnetic tale I've ever heard!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ brilliant H.P.Lovecraft!! (& handsome!-think would have gone with him to Innsmouth ☺) Thanks for the great narration 🙏
By far the best reading of this book, hands down
There are a lot of versions of this available, including BBC (with very irritating background music). But this is the best. The rendition of old Zadek is EXCELLENT!! Very fine acting indeed. THANKS!!
Alternative title: The Day the Fish People Came. Lol I could imagine one of those old 1950's movie posters where there's a woman screaming and a guy pointing his finger at an army of fish people walking on the land.
The Day the Fish Came Out is actually a pretty interesting movie
@@yeoldegunporn Fish: mom, dad, I'm gay
Better by far, hearing it read, then reading it your self. Thanks!
Thank you for a very well done engaging reading, such momentum.
Hey bud not to bug ya too much but I see your comment was recent. I'm not sure what to make of this story. I am a hockey playing, steel welding donkey. What did you get from this spooky story? Please and thank you for your input sir
@@frankjoseph7456 Just a well done gothic tale. Entertainment,
no more.
@@johnnicholas1488 same here thanks bud
Wow! This reading brought back memories of growing up in Newburyport...'sigh' I can honestly say "Those were the good old days". Peace!
Been looking for a reading of someone that pronounces Innsmouth and Cthulhu like I want it. Seems like I found it.
Insmeth.
cak01vej Nope, I'll look into it!
cak01vej WOW I LOVE THIS
Hattersin \o/
Hattersin \o/ you're a scrub
What a good story....love it....just gets creepier and creepier.
Thanks for the upload. Such great a great story. The reader's voice isn't over-the-top unlike some of the horror type audio books I've come across.
take a shot, everytime he says 'queer'
Brass 'n Barrels Firearms Channel Take a shot every time he says 'furtive'.
Sylentmana Was about to say that😂
Queer means strange, its a common misconception.
Sir- Jarrad we know it’s about how common it is not how it currently means gay
@@joxtel359 It's been a derogatory term for homosexuals for decades
oh dear God just started listening and the voice of the actor obliges me to continue just wow
I'm turning my disabled father onto h.p. lovecraft and I reccomended this video. Appreciate you guys.
Of all the readings of this story, this one has the best dramatic reading of the convo between the narrator and the homeless fellow. Well done
I admit that I usually choose HorrorBabble when listening to Lovecraft audio books, but this interpretation of old Zadok is PERFECTION! 👍👍
Narrator deserves an award. I completely agree with what wmnoffaith said. Incredible!
i've listened to it already 5 times. Superb reading indeed, do the mountains of maddness
Oh wow, the reader really delivered at the end! I highly recommend this.
Outstanding.
Great ending.
You can really tell that bloodborne got the idea for the fishing hamlet from reading this, really interesting
Irlamco I want to play that game so much I find myself doing an aggressive playthrough of dks with no shield just beacuse I want something faster
Bloodborne is supposed to be inspired by Lovecraft, that's where it got it whole "Eldritch Horror" theme. They didn't just "steal his style", they wrote somewhat of a love letter to it.
Bloodborne is a very lovecraft inspired game in general...I love lovecraft and I love bloodborne 😂
Well done!
Bloodborne is very much influenced by cosmic horror. Mostly Lovecraft but i found some G.G. Wells references too.
How typically Lovecraft! Fascinating story. The narrator is excellent, has a way of delivering a raw and exquisite flavor. Thank you.
Thank you for making this. Lovecraft audio books are my favorite. this is very good quality.
You might enjoy M.R James. Best wishes.
You're a genius. That was superb. I listen to many, many audio books. I am disabled, so do not get out much. I don't watch television (well, I haven't got one. Damned if I'm going to pay the BBC ANYTHING to watch East-bloody-enders) so, I read and like to be read to. Over a period of about twenty-five years, I have listened to enough audiobooks to consider myself a connoisseur of 'reading voices'. You have just reached position two, behind Edmund Dehn, supplanting Stephen Fry. Just thought I'd let you know.
Superb, thanks a lot.
Thanks Mike, for a great reading.
your reading was wonderful! i was terrified.
"Under the sea, under the sea,
There'll be no accusations, Just friendly crustaceans, ... Under the sea."
-Homer Jay Simpson
REALLY nicely narrated!!!
Great and wonderful job, Mr. Bennett. Best reading of this classic story I have ever heard. Thank you for making this podcast and sharing it. Loved also the use of music.
Very good Mike.
This is my fav H. P. Lovecraft story, thanks for uploading this audiotape!
Excellent work Mr Bennett! You are, by far, the best Zadok I've ever heard. I could literally see the old man!
Listened to a few of this series but this one has the best narrator of any I've heard
This narrator rocks! He is marvelous.
Enjoying this audiobook. Lovecraft continuing in his wordy descriptions. Drunkard resident of Innsmouth quite convincing
"Old man Marsh" Never gets old! Stellar narration!
DOPE
Amazing book being read by an amazing narrator. Kudos
Hey, this is a really detailed and elaborate reading, you seem to adore this story, and so do i, thanks to you, i love how you emphasised different roles, that of Zadok for instance and the local man too. It's not that monotonous as everyone does
Superbly narrated!
Zadoc Alen was wonderfully portrayed. The whole thing was very well read! Thank you!
I am amaze.
Absolutely amazing it pulled me in and it was amazing I so enjoyed this story
Thank you Alpha 👍🏼 Loved it !
Brilliantly read! Loved it.
Coming as I do from Merseyside, what I'm looking for in Innsmouth is Dagon's Fish 'n' Chip Shop. I've heard it's the best on the planet. Can one of you fishy folk gimme directions?
Paul Ziolo gotcha
It's been 4 years and I'm still waiting for those directions...
Wonderful condition of this great story and perfect for Halloween. Thank you for posting.
Again thank you!!
This is amazing I'm on edge @ the hotel escape part!!!!
This is superb !
Excellent reading. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
What fantastic reading, superb.
I'm both frightened, and satisfied by the ending, and it was beautifully read, thank you :D
This is a nightmare,this is the best Cthulhu story by the H.P.LOVECRAFT!
Likely my favorite Lovecraft story, right next to Mountains of Madness.
Wonderful reading!
GOD DAMN GOD DAMN. THAT WAS WILD
1:54:33 "Pfft I wasn't scared or anything, but to hell with this creepy ass town I'm going to install a deadbolt with my leatherman if I have to."
Loved it, words will do no justice..
Brilliant stuff, the chase/escape section was particularly excellent.
1:37:00 The best part!
Absolute best version ever!!!!!!!
Good stuff.
that was an epically narrated effort, fantastic.
The monstrous cry at the end made me shiver, just as the whole story
Damn, that last 10 minutes is intense!
Superb narration!
*gets to the end of the story* Oh, good for him! I'm glad it had a happy ending.
god dammit that was aweasome
A masterpiece...
Curse the fiends, their children too, and their children’s children forever true. Byrgenwerth...Byrgenwerth...Blasphemous murderers...Blood-crazed fiends...Atonement for the wretches...By the wrath of Mother Kos...Mercy for the poor, wizened child...Mercy, oh please...
Lay the curse of blood upon them, and their children, and their children's children, for evermore. Each wretched birth will plunge each child into a lifetime of misery. Mercy, for the poor, wizened child...Let the pungence of Kos cling, like a mother's devotion...Curse here, curse there. A curse for he, and she, why care. A bottomless curse, a bottomless sea, source of all greatness, all things that be. Listen for the baneful chants. Weep with them, as one in trance. And weep with us, oh, weep with us.. Listen for the baneful chants. A call to the bloodless, wherever they be. A call to the bloodless, wherever they be. Fix your ears, to hear our call. The grand lake of mud, hidden now, from sight.
Bloodborne brought me hear too!
3rd favourite Lovecraft story. Colour out of space being my favourite.
Is it strange that I had a dream about Shadow Over Innsmouth before I ever knew and heard about Lovecrafts work? I had this dream when I was around 8 or 9 y/o. And I dreamt it again back when I was 14 then I dream it again over and over just a week ago and last was last night, but last night was a little different because in the end of my dream the Deep Ones got me and made me like them. This all started before I even knew about H.P Lovecrafts stories. When I did heard about his story everything to me sounded familiar because it felt like I have been in it. I'm still weirded out a little bit until now.
Fear Channel maybe you’ll find out you had a great great grandfather called Obed Marsh...
Oh shit sounds like you might have the Innsmouth touch yourself...