Suspense | Old Time Radio
Suspense | Old Time Radio
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Suspense | Old Time Radio

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Experience the greatest thrillers ever broadcast — haunting tales of crime, fear, and human psychology from radio’s Golden Age.
Each episode of Suspense has been fully restored and professionally remastered to capture the tension, atmosphere, and unforgettable storytelling that made it a legend.


🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio.
Source: [OTRR.org] – Certified Public Domain Collection.
Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio.

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Suspense – “The Bride Vanishes” (Mystery Thriller Radio Drama, 1942)
01 December 2025

Suspense – “The Bride Vanishes” (Mystery Thriller Radio Drama, 1942)

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.comA newlywed honeymoon takes a sinister turn when a young bride disappears without a trace, leaving behind only unanswered questions and a trail of unsettling clues. As authorities grow skeptical and time runs short, suspicion and fear close in around the lone husband who insists she existed at all. This gripping Suspense episode masterfully blends tension, doubt,...
Suspense – “The Body Snatchers” (Horror Mystery Radio Drama, 1942)
01 December 2025

Suspense – “The Body Snatchers” (Horror Mystery Radio Drama, 1942)

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.comA grim tale unfolds when a medical student becomes entangled in a macabre scheme involving stolen corpses, whispered bargains, and a shadowy supplier who always seems one step ahead. As suspicion deepens and morality blurs, the line between necessity and horror disappears. This early Suspense episode delivers a dark, atmospheric journey into fear, guilt, and the...
Suspense – “Menace in Wax” (Horror Mystery Radio Drama, 1942)
01 December 2025

Suspense – “Menace in Wax” (Horror Mystery Radio Drama, 1942)

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.comA sinister wax museum hides a chilling secret as a woman becomes convinced the lifelike figures around her are more than frozen sculptures. Fear builds slowly as every shadow, every silent face, and every whispered doubt draws her deeper into a nightmare where reality and illusion twist together. This haunting Suspense episode remains one of the most atmospheric...
Suspense – “The Devil in the Summer House” (Mystery Radio Drama, 1942)
01 December 2025

Suspense – “The Devil in the Summer House” (Mystery Radio Drama, 1942)

Suspense – “The Devil in the Summer House” (Mystery Radio Drama, 1942)📝 Description (Podbean-Ready):https://www.oldtimeretroradio.comA long-buried family secret resurfaces when a mysterious death draws investigators back to an abandoned summer house filled with shadows, memories, and whispers of something sinister. With atmospheric tension and gripping performances, this early episode of...
Suspense – “The Lord of the Witch-Doctors” (October 27, 1942)
06 November 2025

Suspense – “The Lord of the Witch-Doctors” (October 27, 1942)

https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.comOriginally broadcast on October 27, 1942, this exotic and eerie episode of Suspense follows an ambitious explorer who journeys deep into the African jungle in search of power, riches, and forbidden secrets.But when he encounters a mysterious tribal leader known as the Lord of the Witch-Doctors, he discovers that some forces should never be challenged — and some...
Suspense – “One Hundred in the Dark” (September 30, 1942)
06 November 2025

Suspense – “One Hundred in the Dark” (September 30, 1942)

https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.comOriginally aired on September 30, 1942, One Hundred in the Dark is a clever and haunting mystery about vanity, suspicion, and human nature.When a valuable piece of jewelry disappears during a dinner party, the lights go out—and so does trust among the guests.With its confined setting and psychological tension, this episode perfectly captures the early brilliance...
Suspense – “A Passage to Benares” (September 23, 1942)
05 November 2025

Suspense – “A Passage to Benares” (September 23, 1942)

https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.comOriginally broadcast on September 23, 1942, A Passage to Benares follows an American traveler in India who finds himself entangled in a shocking murder mystery.A tale of deception, cultural tension, and unexpected twists, this early episode of Suspense delivers atmosphere and intrigue in true Golden Age fashion.🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with...
Suspense – “The Kettler Method” (September 16, 1942)
05 November 2025

Suspense – “The Kettler Method” (September 16, 1942)

https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.comIn this early broadcast from September 16, 1942, Suspense delves into the dark world of psychology and moral experimentation in The Kettler Method.A brilliant yet unstable doctor believes he can cure madness through a radical new technique — but the results blur the line between genius and insanity.One of the earliest true episodes of Suspense, it set the tone for...
Suspense – “The Hitch-hiker” (June 21, 1946)
05 November 2025

Suspense – “The Hitch-hiker” (June 21, 1946)

https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.comA lonely traveler on a cross-country journey is haunted by the appearance of a mysterious hitch-hiker who always seems to be one step ahead.Originally aired on June 21, 1946, The Hitch-hiker is one of the most haunting and psychologically chilling tales ever produced for Suspense.Featuring Orson Welles in one of his finest radio performances, this episode remains...
Suspense – “The Cave of Ali Baba” (August 19, 1942 – WW2 Victory Promo Intro)
05 November 2025

Suspense – “The Cave of Ali Baba” (August 19, 1942 – WW2 Victory Promo Intro)

https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.comA master thief hides his greatest secret behind a wall of lies in The Cave of Ali Baba, one of the earliest official broadcasts of Suspense.Originally aired on August 19, 1942, this episode opens with a World War II Victory Bond promotion — a glimpse into how classic radio blended patriotic messages with unforgettable storytelling.A clever, tightly written tale of...