This program centers on a young Pennsylvania couple who purchase an antique grandfather clock at a garage sale. The clock appears to be a bargain but when the couple take the clock home, they experience several odd things. After a visit from the woman's mother, they contact a pyschic investigator who in turn brings his assistant into the fray. Soon, they learn the true demonic purpose of the clock.

This story is unusual in that we, the listeners, are hoping for a positive resolution to the devilish concepts that are presented but we never get the satisfaction. I think it's safe to say that if I had heard this story as a young kid, I probably would have soiled myself and had a series of restless nights. This type of story, where the devil prevails, has always scared the hell out of me but the play is another excellent example of the RMT magic and serves to demonstrate why some of us were terrified when we eventually fell asleep. My minor criticisms center on the voices of Margaret/Leona and the hunchback man as these two actors seem to be trying a bit too hard and their voices don't seem natural. That being said, this play is an excellent example of how the writer, Bob Juhren, painted a terrific picture without making the dialogue seem contrived. I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation but, again, I wonder if I would have been able to sleep as a kid.

Now for an off the wall perspective intended to be lighthearted: I don't remember what year the movie, "Ghostbusters", came out but it seems that there were a couple of references in this play that were similar. In both Ghostbusters and in this play, we had a reference to an ectoplasmic manifestation and secondly, the "Keymaster" concept in Ghostbusters seemed similar to the devil's locksmith in this play. I admit this is a stretch but I thought I'd toss it out to the group for fun.