If one thinks of classic vampire stories, Dracula (1897) immediately comes into your mind. Bram Stoker’s novel was not the first book to focus on the creepy blood suckers. John Polidori ( The Vampire 1816) and Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu ( Carmilla 1872) published their tales of vampires earlier than Stoker. Although Dracula has had an impact on the perception of blood suckers It is worthwhile to learn about other classics.
It is possible to begin by reading Carmilla Carmilla, which WDR adapt as radio plays in 1984. Le Fanu’s tale, as the radio drama that has the same title, is set in Styria. Laura has her family living in the castle. If a car crashes close by in the evening, the entire family assists passengers. Young Carmilla who was unconscious during the accident, is believed to have suffered the most.
Laura along with her family make the decision to adopt the girl who is sick and help give her a medical treatment. The lonely Laura soon becomes acquainted with Carmilla. However, since the mysterious girl has lived within the castle an alarming many women passed away in the region. Laura’s physical health is also getting worse. It is only when she is introduced to General Spielsdorf while on a trip together with her father in the village of Karnstein is she able to uncover Carmilla’s dark secrets.
Nina Danzeisen, Sona McDonald, Luitgard Im, Hans Caninenberg, Bernd Birkhahn and Jorg Kaehler are all heard in the radio drama. The adaptation for the radio show was directed by Heinz Wilhelm Schwarz.
WDR 3 will air the radio show on May 14 at 7:04 p.m. until 8:04 p.m. Carmilla is available to download for a brief period on WDR’s radio play store. WDR Radio Play Store.