The Lodger - Old Time Radio Horror

This week on The Shiver Show, we take you on a wander down the foggy streets of Victorian London with The Lodger (1948) - a chilling episode from the legendary Suspense series. Fear grips the neighbourhood of Whitechapel, as a shadowy killer known only as “The Avenger” stalks the night. Into this atmosphere of dread comes a mysterious new tenant—Mr Sleuth, played by Robert Montgomery. Quiet, intensely religious, and more than a little unsettling, Jeanette Nolan delivers a strong performance as Ellen Bunting, the wary landlady, while Peggy Weber plays her step-daughter Daisy, whose naivety adds to the tension. Lucien Moraweck’s haunting music underscores this dread tale. Written by Marie Belloc Lowndes, an English author and suffragette, The Lodger is a masterclass in suspense.