"The Curse of the House" by Robert Bloch / Houses of Horror

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  • Houses of Horror
    Episode 3: "The Curse of the House" by Robert Bloch
    Strange Stories, February 1939
    "Twelve generations of evil incarnate rise to avenge the abode of secrets forbidden!"
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:56 - The Curse of the House
    50:29 - Further Listening
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  • @jnightshade4379
    @jnightshade4379 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yaaaaaaaay no "Warren is dead" intro!!! Great mix up, love the eerie old school music.

  • @ScullyPopASMR
    @ScullyPopASMR ปีที่แล้ว +64

    HorrorBabble is one of the best narrators that exists.

  • @alexdavies7394
    @alexdavies7394 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another winner from Robert Bloch and Ian Gordon!! Thanks for uploading.

  • @paulcateiii
    @paulcateiii ปีที่แล้ว +61

    can't wait for this year's 12 days of Christmas series

    • @inisipisTV
      @inisipisTV ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yeah. That'll be good.

    • @scottbubb2946
      @scottbubb2946 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I always like those a lot. In fact, I believe The Things That Came from Winter Hill is one of my all-time favorite stories.

    • @Drifter2025
      @Drifter2025 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can't believe we are already there again!

    • @thejigisup326
      @thejigisup326 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Right? I'm steadily incorporating HB into a personal holiday tradition.

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  ปีที่แล้ว +16

      We have a special lined up this year, but we won't be doing the 12 Days format -- hoping to explain in a little video before Xmas. Either way, the special is scheduled for Dec 19th.

  • @jeffashley5512
    @jeffashley5512 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Ian I'm addicted to Horrorbabble. Been waiting all week and I'm most certainly ready. 💀

  • @BriarLeaf00
    @BriarLeaf00 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Love to hear another Bloch story! My favorite of the Lovecraft circle authors along with CAS.

    • @LucicPower
      @LucicPower ปีที่แล้ว

      No....Henry Kuttner

    • @sancat888
      @sancat888 ปีที่แล้ว

      who´s CAS ?

    • @BriarLeaf00
      @BriarLeaf00 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sancat888 Clark Ashton Smith

    • @sancat888
      @sancat888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BriarLeaf00 oh thankyou!

    • @BriarLeaf00
      @BriarLeaf00 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sancat888 👍

  • @bromitethrip5289
    @bromitethrip5289 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Bizarre, interesting story. Thumbs up

  • @awarningtothecuriouswerewolves
    @awarningtothecuriouswerewolves ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'd love to stay & listen, but I''m off to a Bloch Party at the Bates Motel -- Warren!...Perhaps Carter could join you...Manton?

  • @joz6683
    @joz6683 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    A longer Horrorbabble video, I know these must require more work, but I do enjoy them. As always thanks to everyone involved for your tireless work.

  • @DrBrothBaist
    @DrBrothBaist ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh a new track nice....

  • @blakmajk3512
    @blakmajk3512 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellence, Ian! 🐐

  • @PlasteredDragon
    @PlasteredDragon ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dude is a confessed murderer, I think I'll take him with me on a fishing trip in the wilderness alone. What could possibly go wrong?

    • @Eris123451
      @Eris123451 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I believe that Canada is considered to be very good for that sort of thing at this time of year and in the spring.

  • @SharkAndDog
    @SharkAndDog ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Nice, one of my favs from Mr. Bloch. Thanks for the amazing content Ian!

  • @Nanosuit37
    @Nanosuit37 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well done Mr Gordon and Horror Babble. Excellent as always. Thank you. Until next time.

  • @cousinsister69
    @cousinsister69 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderfully spooky.

  • @benwrigley6176
    @benwrigley6176 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    HorrorBabble is my go to. Has been for several years now. Really appreciate the quality of the work. Ben, Devon

  • @gregoryturner9530
    @gregoryturner9530 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic Story Ian, Jen, and everyone @Horrorbabble! Thanks for all the entertainment!

  • @Arwcwb
    @Arwcwb ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I always get a quiet/expectant happiness whenever I see a timestamp approaching/exceeding one hour - looking forward to listening!

  • @jacquelinevrooman7755
    @jacquelinevrooman7755 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I finally have a chance to listen!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

  • @br41nc3ll
    @br41nc3ll ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a great story and fantastic narration 👏👏👏

  • @littlebaron5573
    @littlebaron5573 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ramping up for the holidays I see

  • @TraitofSiNN727
    @TraitofSiNN727 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember a old story by Robert Bloch that gave me a vivid mind for nearly a week by a story called "The Final Performance."

  • @tomsenick2033
    @tomsenick2033 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's a crime that Robert Bloch's books are out of print

  • @octpumpkin3355
    @octpumpkin3355 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this channel.

  • @Dragon359
    @Dragon359 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ahh, nothing like a horror story regardless of the time of year. Will look forward to this one!

  • @lazydog67
    @lazydog67 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent tale. Thank you.

  • @dcritz4478
    @dcritz4478 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks!

  • @briangreen1781
    @briangreen1781 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I truly felt bad for this fellow. Great job yet again. Thank you!

  • @rneustel388
    @rneustel388 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think he should’ve moved to Iowa, USA. No hills there!

  • @janetcw9808
    @janetcw9808 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks 🙏🏻👍🏻🐈‍⬛🐙🕸️🕷️

    • @awarningtothecuriouswerewolves
      @awarningtothecuriouswerewolves ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A Hello Janet from beyond the Wall of Sleep -- Warren!

    • @janetcw9808
      @janetcw9808 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@awarningtothecuriouswerewolves Hiya!

    • @janetcw9808
      @janetcw9808 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@awarningtothecuriouswerewolves Do you remember the song, 'Behind the wall of sleep, 1988 isn?

    • @awarningtothecuriouswerewolves
      @awarningtothecuriouswerewolves ปีที่แล้ว

      @@janetcw9808 -- G'day Janet!

    • @awarningtothecuriouswerewolves
      @awarningtothecuriouswerewolves ปีที่แล้ว

      @@janetcw9808 -- 1986 by the Smithereens! You actually introduced me to it -- although I don't know how I missed it, as I was always glued to the radio back then! It's a good un! Cheers Warren, now glues to TH-cam!

  • @michaelsmyth3935
    @michaelsmyth3935 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ya know, I am right with this one. Imagine the good Doctor, having to reevaluate the definition of reality. So certain of all he knew, until he wasn't.
    Great Story, and as always, great presentation.

  • @andreasfilis9001
    @andreasfilis9001 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a fantastic story! I've listened twice already. Thanks, Ian. And now, straight for the winter tales collection. It is December now!

    • @usedscar
      @usedscar ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am surprised how well Block writes! Guess I shouldn't be.

  • @soulreaver1983
    @soulreaver1983 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Outstanding thanks for another amazing video Ian yor channel is out of this world 🌍😎👍🏻

  • @teslastellar
    @teslastellar ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful story. Thanks for the narration 👍❤️

  • @rayswoop4947
    @rayswoop4947 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I love this type of esoteric, folk horror, the writers of the past had the Best atmospheric stories that stuck with you. Thanks Ian.

  • @thejasminedragonmerchant6843
    @thejasminedragonmerchant6843 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh, this is WONDERFUL. I'm so glad for another long upload!

  • @scoutrifle6827
    @scoutrifle6827 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How do you keep finding all these stories I haven't read? Seriously, you're finding gold and reading it perfectly!

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We dig DEEP.

    • @evelanpatton
      @evelanpatton ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HorrorBabble within & beyond the 6’ grave, I don’t wonder!

  • @rosiemcnaughton9933
    @rosiemcnaughton9933 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh, well done! Good job everybody. 👏👏👏

  • @laurelsilberman5705
    @laurelsilberman5705 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This one was amazing! I love Robert Bloch. Such a master. I loved all the descriptions of the house and you did a fantastic performance, particularly of his final, tragic episode! ❤bravo.

  • @lylacor8401
    @lylacor8401 ปีที่แล้ว

    The sequal to monster house I never thought I needed.

  • @Nerodrgn
    @Nerodrgn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ah time for the next one, certainly it'll be another great listen

  • @emanuelandersson8510
    @emanuelandersson8510 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Cant wait to come home tonight,light some candles and listen while lying in my sofa with wireless headphones and listen while closed eyes so i get the picture in my head,thanks Ian your voice is the best readers voice ive ever heard,its truely in line with David Attenborough IF not even better,atleast for horror reading

  • @angrymarie7755
    @angrymarie7755 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for a brand-new-to-me Robert Bloch rendition. I weirdlove it!

  • @CrowSkeleton
    @CrowSkeleton ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is hysterical all the way through...savage Scotsmen (from the poshest city in the country)! Druids! A guy who'll die if he sees a hill completely forgetting about the existence of the Netherlands and going to Burma instead! Comically terrible patient handling! Giggling whilst doing my tatting here, thank you for this.

  • @thejudgmentalcat
    @thejudgmentalcat ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those darn hooks and beams ☠️

  • @blurryface9597
    @blurryface9597 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was excellent. Thanks for the great story!

  • @maunderjape8365
    @maunderjape8365 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the artwork, as usual.🖤

  • @aaronweaver9751
    @aaronweaver9751 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done 👍
    Warren has the day off

  • @ginabeena6757
    @ginabeena6757 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent, as always!

  • @anyoneattheendoftime4932
    @anyoneattheendoftime4932 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this one.

  • @robbabcock_
    @robbabcock_ 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful performance!

  • @danbernstein4694
    @danbernstein4694 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In light of continuing abscence of references to the morbidity of Warren, may we assume Warren has been "reanimated" ? One can always hope!

  • @2001Tavis
    @2001Tavis ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome story 👏

  • @jonathanwpressman
    @jonathanwpressman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    oh, nice!

  • @scoot479
    @scoot479 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love HorrorBabble! Please, fingers crossed for an other original Christmas story.

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have a special lined up -- Dec 19th this year.

  • @timthetoolpool
    @timthetoolpool ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good story.

  • @amgroves76
    @amgroves76 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are making me very fond of Robert Bloch

  • @evelanpatton
    @evelanpatton ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Haunted House Horror Babble! ❤

  • @ukcats82
    @ukcats82 ปีที่แล้ว

    The description of the house around 12:45 sounds a lot like the Amityville house, with the 2 windows that look like eyes...

  • @eileenmorris8674
    @eileenmorris8674 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was excellent

  • @danbreeden8738
    @danbreeden8738 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these thank you very much Ian

  • @Kojoanna
    @Kojoanna ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good story,.

  • @popevimtoripkeefhappysackXXX
    @popevimtoripkeefhappysackXXX ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Imaginative title there Mr. Bloch….

  • @JustCatch26
    @JustCatch26 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the great horror you two bring to my live. When another original?

  • @usedscar
    @usedscar ปีที่แล้ว

    "IT WAS MEARLY DARK AND THE DARK WAS OLD . . .." Wow

  • @countiblis1246
    @countiblis1246 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how the first thing the Doctor does to calm him down is offer him a cigarette. "What you need is a good dose of heroin. All my patients swear by it". "Thanks Doc."

  • @realism51
    @realism51 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The curse of the house is those damn dust bunnies that seem to propagate the instant you blink

  • @williamfawkes8379
    @williamfawkes8379 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh Bobby! You are such a devious and delicious little monster.

  • @tomcurran8470
    @tomcurran8470 ปีที่แล้ว

    The next patient of the doctor in The Curse of the House is Norman Bates, LOL.

  • @briandiadem
    @briandiadem ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta watch out for those guys named Brian.

  • @brandoncollins771
    @brandoncollins771 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great story.

  • @johnthorpe8341
    @johnthorpe8341 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PLZ FORGIVE ME I AM NEW TO THIS CHANNEL-IAN HAS A VOICE THAT TAKES YOU RIGHT INTO THE STORY BUT IT WOULD IT BE TOO MUCH TO ASK IF SOME OF UR REPLIES ANALYSED FHE STORIES HE SO KINDLY SHARES WITH US THANK YOU

  • @1teela
    @1teela ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to hear you do "Enoch" by Bloch!

  • @angelaverbowski995
    @angelaverbowski995 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    #629-✅👍🏻
    🎯🤫
    Believing..
    Makes it
    REAL ‼️
    🧐💯👀

  • @davidwhite7294
    @davidwhite7294 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why are there no readings of Two Gun Bob,s Skull Face on utube anymore. Could you do it Ian? or is it a copyrght issue ? It,s a great story, its setting and location is very similar to Lovecrafts The Horror in the Museum.

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  ปีที่แล้ว

      You can listen to it here, David: horrorbabble.bandcamp.com/album/skull-face-and-other-weird-tales-a-collection

  • @bigsarge2085
    @bigsarge2085 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ❤‍🔥

  • @Thomas-wn7cl
    @Thomas-wn7cl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍

  • @thefisherking78
    @thefisherking78 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hahahaha whaaaaat

  • @claveriamutara941
    @claveriamutara941 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No!!!!😢

  • @thehillz726
    @thehillz726 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder why they refer to noble families as races in stories like this

  • @listerjne
    @listerjne 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i hope robert bloch didnt have a recurring paranormal investigator series... this dudes a hack 😭

    • @listerjne
      @listerjne 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yooo crazy story. do u wanna go fishing for a whole week?? yeah man go in the horrible mind house, good luck!!!

  • @listerjne
    @listerjne 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    uh oh... this is a tricky situation :3 i prescribe you.... a weekend with me at my private lodge :3

    • @listerjne
      @listerjne 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      dude was so nervous about the weekend getaway that he went back to his abusive ex (the house he is being haunted by)

  • @unclesam1756
    @unclesam1756 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely hate it when they narrate every single thing they're seeing and every single thought they're having at the moment of "horror." It's just so comically ridiculous.

  • @listerjne
    @listerjne ปีที่แล้ว

    on a bloch binge,,, bless yog sothoth for ur generous audio gifts ian and jen 🩷

  • @L0NG_PR0NG
    @L0NG_PR0NG ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks!