Creeping out of the shadows of the 1940s radio landscape, Murder at Midnight delivered spine-chilling tales of suspense, mystery, and the supernatural. Premiering in 1946, the series aired over Mutual and later in syndication, offering listeners a weekly invitation to “listen to the sounds of darkness.”

Each half-hour episode opened with that unforgettable introduction—“Murder… at Midnight!”—followed by a haunting clock chime and eerie organ music that set the tone for what was to come. The show featured standalone stories ranging from psychological thrillers to ghostly horror, with plots often built around murder, guilt, and the macabre consequences of human greed.

Produced in New York and directed by Anton M. Leder, Murder at Midnight drew on a rotating roster of talented writers and radio veterans, including Robert Newman and Louis Vittes. While it only ran for about 50 episodes, its vivid sound design, atmospheric storytelling, and over-the-top performances earned it a place among the classic horror anthologies of the Golden Age of Radio—alongside programs like Suspense and Inner Sanctum Mysteries.

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