EDGAR ALLAN POE'S THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH by
31 Oct. 2021
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An atmospheric piece that successfully builds suspense until nearly the final moments, this adaptation captures the twistiness of Poe's original: we know something horrible (and perhaps well-deserved!) is going to occur but the arrival of Death is somehow even more chilling than we imagined. The reveal that the mask cannot be removed is also perfectly timed - sure to elicit a gasp from the audience (it certainly got me!). I always admire Cross' ability with literary language and this is a gorgeous example - I found myself sinking into the dialogue from the first moments. Highly recommend! ”