Dial L for Latch-Key

The Radio Play

She tried to dial M for murder, but instead she accidentally dialed L for latch-key…
A plotting husband who strongly resembles Ray Milland…
A framed wife as elegant as Grace Kelly…
An Inspector straight out of Monty Python…
Hitchcock would be spinning in his grave if he weren’t suiting up for his cameo.
Gather round and enjoy this intelligent, witty satire of the films of Alfred Hitchcock.
Dial L for Latch-Key: The Radio Play has been selected as the opening audio presentation at the
Second Annual HEAR Now: The Audio Fiction and Arts Festival.

©2013 Blackstone Audio, Inc. (P)2013 Scott Fivelson

A brilliant homage to the great Alfred Hitchcock!

This is such a fun and brilliantly written satire, a wonderful mystery with so many Hitchcock references, reading it is Hitchcock heaven! Its humor is ingenious, rife with witty quips and amusing dialogue, and fits well in the Hitchcock theme! I love all the characters, particularly G, the darling damsel in distress, graceful, beautiful, and hinting at a naivety that's just absolutely charming.  The Inspector, who is wise, curious, and patient, is the kind of man who would make a person better just for spending a little bit of time with him. No spoilers, but the ending is the kind of twist that left me not only surprised, but beaming with happiness. I will be listening to this again and often, and if I ever have a chance to see it played out live on stage, I'll consider myself a very lucky girl!