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Tales From Beyond The Pale

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Written and directed by auteurs and performers of today’s horror genre, these lavishly produced half-hour tales range from the gently macabre to the genuinely gruesome. Hosted and curated by filmmakers Larry Fessenden (*Depraved, The Last Winter, Habit*) and Glenn McQuaid (*I Sell the Dead, V/H/S*), this award-winning series, inspired by the vintage radio shows of yester-year, blends the familiar with a decidedly modern sensibility.
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Episodes

Episode 49: The Masque Of The Red Death

a Tales from Beyond the Pale READING. written by Edgar Allan Poe. selected and read by John Speredakos saxophone score by Larry Fessenden mastered by Glenn McQuaid released October 28 2021 • poster by Brian Level for more TALES physical media, info and Swag, visit www.talesfrombeyondtheplae.com...

Oct 28, 202120 minEp. 49

Episode 48: Game Night

Something is not quite right for the fellas on Game Night... Written and Directed by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring Lauren Ashley Carter, James LeGros, Larry Fessenden, Matthew Stephen Huffman, John Speredakos, and Noah leGros. Sound design and music by Glenn McQuaid. Performed Live August 20, 2016. Poster by Brian Level for more TALES physical media, info and Swag, visit www.talesfrombeyondthepale.com

Oct 21, 202135 minEp. 48

Episode 47: Behind The Curtain

A Tales Docucast: Join us for a trip down memory lane as we peek “Behind The Curtain” of Tales From Beyond The Pale. Directed by Craig Macneill and Noah Greenberg. With Your Hosts Glenn McQuaid & Larry Fessenden. Featuring Jeff Buhler, Vincent D'Onofrio, Sean Young, Michael Cerveris, James Le Gros, John Speredakos, John Moros, Clay McLeod Chapman, Mark Margolis et al. Released as a video documentary in 2012.

Dec 03, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Episode 46: INT. COFFIN - NIGHT

A long time ago... six feet under... Written and Directed by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring Grace Cooper, Martha Harmon Pardee, Glenn McQuaid. music by Glenn McQuaid. Released November 25, 2020. Poster by Brian Level.

Nov 26, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Episode 45: British and Proud

Writer/director Simon Rumley. Featuring: Gareth Bennett-Ryan, Jenny Wambaa, Zack Momon, Tobin Alase, Jonathan Hansler, Mark Joseph, Lucien Morgan, Osi Ikhile, Jacqui Shaw. Released November 2, 2010. Poster by Gary Pullin. * RATED X: This Tale Contains Scenes Which Some Listeners May Find Offensive *

Nov 19, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Episode 44: Blackout

Three nights under the spell of a full moon, Charles can't fathom the things he's done. Writer/director Larry Fessenden. Featuring: Larry Fessenden, John Speredakos, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Teresa Kelsey, Caprice Benedetti , Matthew Stephen Huffman. Performed Live August 2, 2019. Poster by Brian Level.

Nov 12, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Episode 43: The Grandfather

A perfectly ordinary grandfather waits for his perfectly happy family to arrive for a perfectly pleasant afternoon… until an unfortunate revelation puts them all on a tragic path. Writer/director/sound design/music: Graham Reznick. Featuring: Angus Scrimm, Matthew Stephen Huffman, Michael D’Addario, Kate Lyn Sheil, Brenda Cooney, Edie & Ned. Released December 14, 2010. Poster by Gary Pullin.

Nov 05, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Episode 42: 10 Year Anniversary Bash

A one hour special celebrating 10 years of Tales with cherished collaborators and your hosts Glenn McQuaid and Larry Fessenden. Featuring Clay McLeod Chapman, John Speredakos, James Le Gros, April Snellings, Graham Reznick, Sam Zimmerman. Digital poem premieres: Simon Is Hiding - The Town That's Not There. recorded October 27 2020 on an international Zoom Call. Poster by Brian Level.

Oct 29, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 42

Episode 41: Dead Man's Shoes

A struggling novelist takes on translation work for an elderly aristocrat who wants ‘to put his affairs in order.' Written by Ashley Thorpe. Directed by Glenn McQuaid Featuring Larry Fessenden, Michael Cerveris, Brenda Cooney, John Speredakos, Tobias Campbell. Music by Dave Eggar, Julian Maile. Performed live October 9, 2012. Poster by Gary Pullin.

Oct 22, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Episode 40: The Hole Digger

It was the summer that everything changed, that summer in Cape Cod when they first found the hole dug down in the dunes in front of the house. Written and directed by Larry Fessenden. Featuring James Le Gros and Owen Campbell, Tobias Campbell, Kevin Corrigan, Heather Robb and Joel Garland. Music by Dave Eggar. Released November 30, 2010. Poster by Gary Pullin.

Oct 15, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Episode 39: Pale Men Zoom

The Pale Men announce a summer recess and chat about their macabre audio series. Glenn McQuaid & Larry Fessenden. Recorded Zoom Call June 30, 2020.

Jul 02, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Episode 38: Like Father, Like Son

After losing his five year old son in a car accident, a scientist is determined to have a family reunion no matter how many body parts it takes. Written and directed by Clay McLeod Chapman. Featuring Larry Fessenden, Tobias Campbell, Bonnie Dennison, Joel Garland, Vincent D'Onofrio, Brenda Cooney, Owen Campbell. Performed live October 2, 2012. Poster by Gary Pullin.

Jun 25, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Episode 37: Man on the Ledge

A man reflects on his life and imminent death while perched on a ledge overlooking Manhattan. Written and directed by Joe Maggio. Featuring Vincent D'Onofrio, Larry Fessenden, John Speredakos, Nick Damici, Greg Amici. Released October 26, 2010. Poster by Gary Pullin.

Jun 18, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Episode 36: The Vampire Party

Two independent filmmakers choose the wrong party to attend while promoting their scary movie in Los Angeles. Written and directed by Larry Fessenden. Featuring AJ Bowen, Pat Healy, Larry Fessenden, Joshua Leonard, Lance Reddick, Clay McLeod Chapman, Roxanne Benjamin. Performed live October 29, 2014. Poster by Trevor Denham.

Jun 11, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Episode 35: Conviction

During a weekend away with his powerful grandfather, a young boy grapples with enlightenment and demons. Written and directed by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring Lance Reddick, Cooper Roth, AJ Bowen, Pat Healy, Larry Fessenden, Clay McLeod Chapman. Performed live October 29, 2014. Poster by Trevor Denham.

Jun 04, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Episode 34: Barricade

A couple honeymooning in rural Pennsylvania is visited by two desperate men fleeing legions of tiny creatures they’ve unleashed from underground. Written and directed by Larry Fessenden. Featuring Roxanne Benjamin, Jeremy Gardner, Tony Todd, Samuel Zimmerman. Performed live July 27th, 2015. Poster by Trevor Denham. For more TALES physical media, info and Swag, visit www.talesfrombeyondthepale.com

May 28, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Episode 33: Sarah Minds the Dog

Sarah gets herself into a bit of a pickle when left in charge of the much loved Rottweiler of a Russian mob boss. Written by Kim Newman. Directed by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring Leila George, Alison Wright, Richard Mazda, Aidan Redmond, Larry Fessenden. Performed live October 16, 2012. Poster by Brahm Revel.

May 21, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Episode 32: Tales We Tell Part II

A writer reveals his dark past to an unfortunate stranger on a long walk up a snowy mountain at dawn. Written by Larry Fessenden, Glenn McQuaid, Clay McCleod Chapman. Directed by Larry Fessenden. Featuring Larry Fessenden, Martha Harmon Pardee, Jocelyn DeBoer, Ana Asensio, Martin Starr, AJ Bowen, Sam Zimmerman. Music by Chrome Canyon. Performed live April 26th, 2014. Poster by Trevor Denham.

May 14, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Episode 31: Tales We Tell Part I

An author visiting The Stanley Hotel writes a tale of two families in duress speeding towards a tumultuous encounter on a winding wintry road. Written by Larry Fessenden, Glenn McQuaid, Clay McCleod Chapman. Directed by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring Larry Fessenden, Martha Harmon Pardee, Jocelyn DeBoer, Ana Asensio, Martin Starr, AJ Bowen, Sam Zimmerman. Music by Chrome Canyon. Performed live April 26th, 2014. Poster by Trevor Denham.

May 07, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Episode 30: Is This Seat Taken?

A young man meets an alluring woman on the Long Island Railroad and slowly comes to realize they have a common past… Written by Sarah Langan. Directed by JT Petty. Featuring Vonia Lanian, Joe Swanberg, Helen McTernan, Mike Malfi Mafitano. Released November 9, 2010. Poster by Gary Pullin.

Apr 30, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Episode 29: Stranger

While four friends view a spectacular meteor shower, they encounter a stranger who walks out of the woods with a colorful fireside story to tell. Written and directed by Jeff Buhler. Featuring John Speredakos, Matthew Stephen Huffan, Helen Mctiernan, Jason Yachanin, Kate Lyn Sheil, Brenda Cooney. Performed live October 9, 2012. Poster by Gary Pullin.

Apr 23, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Episode 28: Trawler

Mayhem and menace on the high seas when three fishermen haul in mysterious eggs. Written and directed by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring Christopher Denham, AJ Bowen, Larry Fessenden. Music by Jeff Grace. Released December 21, 2010. Poster by Gary Pullin.

Apr 16, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Episode 27: Hidden Records

A troubled teen is haunted by the memory of his musician father and the vinyl record that speaks from beyond the grave. Written and directed by Douglas Buck. Featuring Kevin Cline, Tony Todd, Susan Corbett. Performed live July 27, 2015. Poster by Trevor Denham.

Apr 09, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Episode 26: Ram King

In a mountain village just 16 years after the Black Death, an inquisitive young goatherd is falsely accused of witchcraft. Written and directed by Joe Maggio. Featuring Owen Campbell, Vincent D'Onofrio, Tobias Campbell, Brenda Cooney, Bonnie Dennison, Larry Fessenden, Joel Garland. Performed live October 2, 2012. Poster by Gary Pullin.

Apr 02, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Episode 25: Speaking in Tongues

One night in Montreal, an ageless man hires a young female translator to help settle mysterious debts with an array of desperate characters. Written by Glenn McQuaid and April Snellings. Directed by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring Larry Fessenden, Tessa J. Brown, Alex Goodrich, George Mougias, Izzy Lee. Performed live July 27, 2015. Poster by Trevor Denham.

Mar 26, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Episode 24: Dead Air

A college DJ struggles with the demonic forces that haunt the hallways during a late night broadcast. Written by Simon Barrett. Directed by Larry Fessenden. Featuring Jonny Orsini, Joel Garland, Matthew Stephen Huffman, John Speredakos, Alison Wright. Performed live October 23, 2012. Poster by Trevor Denham.

Mar 19, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Episode 23: The Mattress King

A sleazy entrepreneur tries to make love and money out of the back of his van in downtown L.A. Written and directed by Clay McLeod Chapman. Featuring Larry Fessenden, Kate Flannery, Martin Starr, Ana Asensio, Clay McLeod Chapman, Glenn McQuaid. Performed Live October 29, 2014. Poster by Trevor Denham.

Mar 12, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Episode 22: This Oracle Moon

A rescue team of astronauts visits a distant moon and encounter elusive creatures with a mysterious origin. Written and directed by Jeff Buhler. Story by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring Ron Perlman, Doug Jones, Mark Kelly, Molly Bryant, Jeff Buhler, Zed B. Starkovic, The Nam. Poster by Gary Pullin.

Mar 05, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Episode 21: Johnny Boy

A curse follows a young couple from the streets of New Orleans to their baby’s nursery. Written and directed by JT Petty. Featuring Amy Seimetz, Shea Whigham, Bill Weedem, Tom Knutson, Brenda Cooney. Released November 23, 2010. Poster by Gary Pullin.

Feb 27, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode 20: Who Killed Johnny Bernard?

A man tries to bargain with the devil to change the fate of his son after a deadly accident. Written and directed by Larry Fessenden. Featuring Larry Fessenden, James Le Gros, Noah Le Gros, Lauren Ashley Carter, John Speredakos, Matthew Stephen Huffman. Guitar & drums Jack Fessenden. Sax Larry Fessenden. Performed Live August 20th 2016. Poster by Brian Level.

Feb 20, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 20
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