What happens when three lighthouse keepers become the last barrier between civilization and an unimaginable nightmare?
In this legendary episode of Escape, Vincent Price delivers one of the finest performances of his career in Three Skeleton Key—a masterpiece of psychological suspense that has captivated audiences for more than seventy-five years. Based on the story by George G. Toudouze and adapted for radio by James Poe, this unforgettable drama follows three men isolated on a lonely lighthouse off the coast of French Guiana as a derelict ship unleashes a relentless invasion that pushes courage, endurance, and sanity to their limits. The 1950 Vincent Price production is widely regarded as the definitive version of this classic tale.
With extraordinary performances, brilliant writing, and some of the most astonishing sound design ever heard on radio, Three Skeleton Key remains one of the crown jewels of the Golden Age of Radio—and an essential listen for every fan of classic suspense.
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