Once again, it’s later than the we think and we are listening to Lights Out! This time, we indulge in “Revolt of the Worms,” an episode from the Arch Oboler era of the series. In the face of a war-torn world, brilliant scientist Charles Prentice retreats to develop the perfect rose. But even in his far-off laboratory there is something monstrous in the earth. Based on the title, can you guess what happens? How long is too long for a death scene? Is this really less gruesome than Murder Castle? Listen for yourself and find out! Then vote and let us know what you think:
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I wonder how much research Oboler (or the foley artist) did into earthworm anatomy before recording this. Because earthworms have little bristles that help them propel themselves through the earth. You can feel the bristles if you let a worm crawl around on the palm of your hand.
Those bristles could help account for the scraping sounds on the part of the giant, revolting earthworms.
That’s fantastic! I do hope there was a detailed discussion of every little nuance of the sounds that giant worms would make.
Oh please get on with it and kill all of these horrible people. Ugh
Yeah, not one of Oboler’s most sympathetic protagonists. Arch did not take kindly to Americans who turned their back on the war. I think that’s why he went out of his way to make the couple in this story so loathsome and their deaths so horrific.