The dark corners of modern audio horror are getting a massive jolt as Emmy-winning production studio Bang Zoom! releases the first-ever official trailer for its critically acclaimed anthology series, The Strange Thing About…. Nominated for three Webby Awards and two Audie Awards, the hit audio drama has captured millions of listeners over its first eight episodes, including a staggering 1.3 million views on Episode 8 alone.
Reminiscent of anthology classics like The Twilight Zone and vintage EC Comics, each standalone chapter drops audiences into a terrifying new nightmare, ranging from blood-soaked slasher horror to slow-burn psychological dread, building to a shocking final twist that lingers long after the credits roll.
Cinematic Dread Meets Hollywood’s Voice Talent
To elevate the series’ musical scores and immersive sound design, creator Eric P. Sherman, along with producers Mami Okada and Jonathan Sherman, assembled a powerhouse voice ensemble. The series already features stunning performances by genre favorites including Michael Johnston (Obsession), Robbie Daymond (Demon Slayer), Melora Hardin, Mariel Hemingway, Allegra Clark, Johnny Yong Bosch, and Zach Aguilar.
With the launch of the exclusive debut trailer, Bang Zoom! Studios has unveiled an extraordinary roster of new heavyweights joining the final stretch of the season. Screen legends Keith David (Nope, American Fiction) and James Cromwell (The Green Mile, Succession) lend their iconic voices alongside Xolo Maridueña (Cobra Kai, Practical Magic 2), Graham McTavish (House of the Dragon), and Jackie Tohn (Nobody Wants This, GLOW), promising an unprecedented level of vocal firepower for the anthology’s shapers.
The Final Climax: Episode Release Dates and Streaming
The campaign sets the stage for the definitive conclusion of the show’s tshow’ssode arc, highlighting the final two installments releasing just in time for the peak Halloween season.
Episode 9, titled “The Strange Thing About The Tavern,” makes its terrifying debut on Friday, October 9th.
The Premise
“Everyone who comes in here is lost.” Lost in a freezing Irish fog, American student Michael (Xolo Maridueña) finds shelter in a remote, dimly lit pub. The hearth is warm, but the atmosphere feels off.
The Mystery
Michael chats with Callum (Graham McTavish), a grizzled cabbie, who recounts an eerie story about a past passenger. As the tale unfolds, a solitary bell tolls, patrons vanish, and Michael realizes he has crossed into no ordinary tavern.
The Audio Drama
Produced by Emmy Award-winning Bang Zoom! Studios, this supernatural tale explores lost souls and final pit stops. Co-starring Eubha Akilade and Conor McKenna.
The terrifying journey culminates two weeks later with Episode 10, “The Strange Thing About The Garden,” landing on Friday, October 23rd.
The Premise
“What if the past was waiting for you?” Living alone in a NYC walk-up, 90-year-old George (James Cromwell) opens his pantry and discovers a glowing portal to a serene Japanese garden at sunset.
The Dilemma
Inside waits Miyoko (Ayumi Ito), his long-lost first love. The garden restores George’s youth, but returning home reveals a dark cost: hours inside erase months in the real world, fracturing his reality.
The Finale
The season finale of The Strange Thing About… blends romance and horror in a story about memory, age, and time. It co-stars Jackie Tohn and Keith David.
Catch up on Episodes 1 through 8 across all major streaming platforms, including YouTube, Acast, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Just remember the creator’s warning before hitting play: whatever you do, this series is not meant to be listened to alone in the dead of night.
