
There’s a lot of free stuff out there on the internet and while admittedly, much of it is of variable quality, The quality of the productions on this particular site is pretty good because they're all radio broadcasts.
Tales of Horror: Stories from Early Radio
I'm a little surprised by the words "early radio" in the title. Salem's Lot isn't that old after all (and the Radio Play dates from 1995).
On the site, (http://horrortales.libsyn.com/) you can download, in MP3 format, a variety of horror stories and plays prepared for Radio broadcast and acted out by some of the stars of classic horror. The site includes a number of rather interesting stories such as;
- A 7 part 1995 BBC Radio Dramatization of “‘Salem’s Lot”
Stephen King's masterpiece (well I like it anyway). I've listened to all of this - it's very good and closer to the book than the TV Movie(s). There's also an interesting wikipedia articleabout the radio play.
- “The Fall of the House of Usher”
By Edgar Allan Poe. This is a 2 part adaptation starring Richard Taylor.
- “The Pit and the Pendulum”
Also by Edgar Allan Poe - and also starring Richard Taylor.
- “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
by Washington Irving and starring Boris Karloff.
- “Dracula”
By Bram Stoker. In two parts and starring Christopher Lee in his usual role.
There’s lots more on the site too - so browse around.

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