Nightfall Part 5

Nightfall is the title of a radio drama series produced and aired by CBC Radio (see Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) from July 1980 to June 1983. While primarily a supernatural/horror series, Nightfall featured some episodes in other genres, such as science fiction, mystery, fantasy, and human drama. One episode was even adapted from a folk song by Stan Rogers. Some of Nightfall’s episodes were so terrifying that the CBC registered numerous complaints and some affiliate stations dropped it. Despite this, the series went on to become one of the most popular shows in CBC Radio history, running 100 episodes that featured a mix of original tales and adaptations of both classic and obscure short stories

63 The Maid’s Bell 00:00
Adapted by John Douglas from Edith Wharton's short story

Alice Hartley, a servant takes a new job as lady's maid in a large country mansion. She is introduced to the building by another friendly maid, Agnes, however there is some mystery surrounding a service bell which should never be rang.

65 Beyond the Law 21:17:22

Written by Steve Petch

An unlikeable and unscrupulous real estate developer finds his business partners have started being murdered. He decides to retaliate against a Tenant's Association that blames, however the real murderer is closer to home.

73 The Dentist 42:35:20
Written by Bill Gray

A woman accepts a job as an assistant to dentist Dr. Stewart, who often treats the poor for free. However, she begins to suspect that something is wrong when the patients leave the office in a disassociated state, and hatches a plan using her husband.

74 Assassin Game 55:09:10
Written by John G. Fisher

In the future, the world is controlled by rival corporations who test university students for their potential cunning as future executives. However, when one student rejects a job offer that doesn't take no for an answer, the game becomes more intense.

75 Lazarus Rising 1:1627

Written by John Douglas

Arriving in a small town, a reporter discovers a web of revenge and sorcery while investigating a report that a man rose from the dead. He discovers that the man, George Sannox, was murdered and his daughter resurrected him for vengeance.

76 Young Goodman Brown 1:45:38
Adapted by John Douglas from Nathaniel Hawthorne's story

A young man, Goodman Brown, ventures into the woods as dusk falls. He stumbles across a Satanic ritual featuring the townspeople of Salem, including his own wife. The following morning, his faith in Christianity is shaken as he is uncertain whether the events of the night were real.

84 The Brides of Olivera 2:13:05
Written by Larry Gaynor

A woman has been having dreams and her partner Ralph takes her to fortune teller, Olivera. She recognizes Olivera from his dreams and believes him to be an infamous serial killer who uses his psychic power to kill.

85 The Contract 2:41:08
Written by John Richard Wright

A young man finds himself in debt to a man he met in prison. He resorts to borrowing the money from his wealthy wife who agrees to bail him out. However, his heavy debts aren't for the gambling losses he claims.

86 Beauty’s Beast [DH]

Written by Burke Campbell

An industrial researcher makes his daughter beautiful after a car accident using an experimental technique. However, her new found looks attract a suitor who her father can not pay off to leave her.

87 The Angel of Death [DH]

Written by Raymond Storey

During the first world war, a woman becomes haunted by the mournful cries of her brother emanating from the attic of the family home after he is killed on the Western Front.

94 Walter’s Dog [BBC]

Written by Larry LeClair

An alcoholic lobsterman is unhappy with the treatment he receives from his boss. He decides to murder him by throwing him overboard, in order to become "man enough" as well as claim the insurance money for their boat.

98 After Sunset [DH]

Written by Brian Taylor

Fifty years after a small town suffers a number of murders, the killings begin again. Some of the elderly residents believe that the murderer is back, and may be an entity both ancient and evil.

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