It really is quite amazing; how much horror content now pops up this time of year. Because it wasn’t that long ago, that the scariest stuff we enjoyed in popular media, was a handful of movie marathons of some classic slashers and some classic horror features, alongside the grand presentation of It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. But horror’s stunning popularity has changed all of that, and now… the demand for it has prompted every network from every medium to bring forth something chilling for us to enjoy during spooky season, and that includes podcasts as well, as evidenced by today’s announcement.
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For earlier, Realm let it be known that they too are offering up a ghoulish delight for the spookiest of seasons. By way of a new horror podcast entitled, The Sisters, which is based on true events and boasts a magnificent cast, including Mae Whitman. And well, since Realm loves to be a pioneer in such matters, they’re dropping this podcast on the cusp of spooky season by having it release this Friday, September 22nd. Of course, since you’re now quite curious as to what this amazing horror podcast is going to be about, the time has come for you to enjoy all the details regarding this series, courtesy of Realm. All so you can plan out when best to listen to this tale of terror, and well… if we may make a suggestion… please do so when the sun is still shining.

‘Realm, the world’s largest growing independent podcast network with 6000+ hours of audio entertainment, today released the trailer and announced casting for a new supernatural horror series The Sisters, starring Mae Whitman (Parenthood, Good Girls). The stand-alone story premieres Friday, September 22nd, as the latest installment of the hit Undertow podcast and also stars established UK actors Helen Baxendale (Friends) and David Morrissey (The Walking Dead).

Inspired by real events, The Sisters follows Frankie Bradshaw (Whitman) who is the curator of ‘The Mutter’ museum— home of a collection of medical oddities in Philadelphia. When a mysterious skeleton is delivered without explanation, Frankie has her world turned upside down. Eager to discover its origins, she is sucked into a community of Devil worshippers and occultists, as her own demons come back to haunt her.

The Sisters was created by Brett Neichen & John Scott Dryden of Goldhawk Productions, the production company behind a number of successful audio dramas, such as Passenger List, Mumbai Crime, Audible’s Young Blood, and BBC Sounds’ The Cipher.

Fred Greenhalgh, creator and host of Undertow, said: “The team at Goldhawk has made some of the most gripping fiction podcasts that exist. With Sisters they prove that their storytelling chops extend into horror as they take us on a dark ride through a story where the truth really is stranger than fiction.”
“When I first heard of the real-life sisters, I knew I had to make this podcast,” said John Scott Dryden, Executive Producer. “If you’re a skeptic about ghosts and the paranormal, listening to this podcast probably makes you think again.”

Episodes of The Sisters release weekly on all podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. Two episodes will be available everywhere on premiere day with additional episodes available in full and ad-free for subscribers to Realm+ and Realm Unlimited.

The Sisters is a Realm Original produced by Goldhawk Production in association with Lights Out. It was created by Brett Neichin and written by Brett Neichin, John Scott Dryden, and Mac Rogers. Produced by John Brooks, Fred Greenhalgh, Nicole Otto, and Emma Hearn. Executive produced by John Scott Dryden, Molly Barton, Marci Wiseman, and Julian Yap. Directed by John Scott Dryden. Executive in charge for Realm: John Brooks.

Starring Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey, Miles Heizer, Lee Ingleby, Rob Jarvis, Orla McDonagh, Lacey Findlow, Theo Ogundipe, Carin Chea, David Holt, Chris Anderson, Akie Kotabe, Eric Meyers, Walles Hamonde, Nathan Osgood, Lola Wayne, Sophia Del Pizzo, Annabelle Dowler, Jennifer Armour, Eric Sirakian, Ramanique Ahluwalia, Peter Hamilton Dyer, Clare Corbett, Grant Burgin, and Laurel Lefkow.

About Realm:
Led by former book publishing executive Molly Barton, Realm is an industry-leading studio and global podcast network. Realm partners with top-tier talent and entertainment companies including Warner Bros, DC, AMC Networks, Marvel, Spotify, and Netflix to develop, produce, distribute, and monetize immersive audio series that deeply engage audiences.

Realm has brought more top-charting fiction shows to audiences than any competitor with eight shows hitting #1 on Apple Podcasts. Realm’s podcasts have been nominated for and won numerous awards, including Audies, Ambies, Webbys, Signal Awards, and iHeart Podcast Awards. Realm Originals have been translated into 12 languages and eight Realm Originals are in development for Film/TV.

Notable titles include the #1 Spotify podcast HARLEY QUINN & THE JOKER: SOUND MIND starring Christina Ricci and Billy Magnussen, THE FLASH: ESCAPE THE MIDNIGHT CIRCUS starring Max Greenfield, and fan favorites OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

About Goldhawk Productions:
Goldhawk Productions (part of the PodX group of companies) is one of the world’s most successful producers of audio fiction. Established by writer/directors John Scott Dryden and Ayeesha Menon, Goldhawk has been behind landmark fiction shows such as LIFEAFTER, TUMANBAY, PASSENGER LIST and THE CIPHER, which have garnered many awards and brought millions of listeners to audio fiction.

It really is genuinely amazing how people still buzz about the Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise after all these years. Because one quick glance at the story, should denote a saga that is fun but forgettable. One that would be good to just pass the time on a lazy weekend before moving onto something else. But this saga is beloved by so many, and it continues to come up in conversation because at its core… it is so much more than just a mere horror comedy. For it really did deal with fascinating topics, and it was progressive in nature and featured characters that resonated with us on a fundamental level, and that is why it, endures, and why… it is continuing on through a fascinating new story via a new medium.
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For earlier today, Audible revealed that it will be releasing a new original audio drama set in the Buffyverse, entitled, Slayers: A Buffyverse Story. One written by original cast member Amber Benson, and writer Christopher Golden, and it will reunite a vast majority of that beloved cast and take us back into the world that we loved so, twenty years after the series went off the air, and well… this is amazing news. Because this is the what the fans want and have outright been waiting for, and the best news of all, is that we don’t have to wait that much longer to return to a series that captivates us so. For Slayers arrives on Audible on October 10th and well, since you’re dying to get all the details on this new chapter, here is everything you need to know about this Buffyverse story, courtesy of Audible.

‘Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, announced the first ever audio original set in the ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ universe. Slayers: A Buffyverse Story is set to premiere October 12, 2023, twenty years after the series finale of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer.’ The audio original was written by original cast member Amber Benson alongside writer Christopher Golden, and directed by Benson, Golden, and Kc Wayland. For the first time in 20 years, the supernatural drama will reunite original series stars James Marsters, Charisma Carpenter, Anthony Head, Juliet Landau, Emma Caulfield, Amber Benson, James Charles Leary, Danny Strong along with fresh faces such as Laya DeLeon Hayes. The audio original brings fans a fresh story and a new world, filled with horror, heart, humor, and surprises at every turn. 
 
The upcoming scripted audio original picks up 10 years after the events of the final episode of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer.’ Since then, Spike (James Marsters) has gone deep undercover in Los Angeles, convincing the forces of darkness that he’s back to his evil ways. When his cover is compromised by sixteen-year-old Indira Nunnally (Laya DeLeon Hayes), Spike finds himself on baby-slayer-sitting duty once more. While he attempts to track down a watcher for his eager new protégé, their paths collide with the veteran Slayer of a parallel reality where Buffy Summers never existed...a reality where Cordelia Chase (Charisma Carpenter) is the one-and-only Slayer. She needs Spike’s help with a classic big bad terrorizing her world…his old flame, Drusilla (Juliet Landau). 
 
“I’m ecstatic to be back with my dear friends for this next chapter in the Buffyverse, as we take listeners on a familiar but unexpected journey chock full of horror, passion and mischief,” says James Marsters.  “I’m excited for old and new fans to experience this beloved world of vampire slaying like never before, brought to life through immersive audio storytelling.”
 
"Slayers: A Buffyverse Story offers a fresh, dynamic take on a cult-classic that takes listeners on a fun and nostalgic ride,” commented Rachel Ghiazza, Chief Content Officer at Audible. "The all-star cast reprising beloved roles, as well as newcomers, bring to life a storyline that will entertain fans of the original series and pull in first-time Sunnydale visitors.”
 
Additionally, fans will be able to immerse themselves in the Buffyverse at New York Comic Con with a killer Slayers: A Buffyverse Story panel on Friday, October 13 at 1:30pm, and can visit Audible’s Slayers-themed activation all weekend long.
 
Audible Presents: Slayers: A Buffyverse Story 
Friday, October 13 at 1:30pm | NYCC Main Stage 
Welcome back to the Hellmouth. Join an ensemble from the original cast plus Buffyverse newbies - Charisma Carpenter, Emma Caulfield Ford, James Charles Leary, Juliet Landau, James Marsters, Laya DeLeon Hayes, alongside writers and directors, Amber Benson and Christopher Golden - as they discuss coming together to make Slayers: A Buffyverse Story, an all-new audio adventure from Audible releasing October 12, 2023.
 
This upcoming Audible Original joins a compelling slate of original audio dramas, including The Space Within from Topic Studios, executive produced and performed by Jessica Chastain; the #1 New York Times best-selling audio fiction The Sandman from Neil Gaiman; the highly anticipated sequels The Sandman: Act II; and The Sandman: Act III; the post-apocalyptic vampire franchise Impact Winter Season 1 and Season 2; The Dispatcher series from New York Times best-selling author John Scalzi; Carnival Row, set in the world of the Amazon Original series Carnival Row, created by Travis Beacham and René Echevarria; and many more.
 
Listen to Slayers: A Buffyverse Story exclusively on Audible, beginning October 12, 2023 In addition, Slayers: A Buffyverse Story will join Audible’s growing catalog of Originals that can be listened to in immersive spatial audio with Dolby Atmos from the Audible app. Visit audible.com/dolbyatmos for more information.  
 
About Audible, Inc.
Audible, Inc., an Amazon.com, Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ:AMZN), is the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, offering customers a new way to enhance and enrich their lives every day. Audible content includes more than 800,000 audio programs from leading audiobook publishers, broadcasters, entertainers, magazine and newspaper publishers, and business information providers.’