What I liked
As I mentioned. The second story is absolutely terrific all around! The writing is subtly nuanced with haunting ambience and a clear passion for horror films.
What I didn't like
I think the messages of the first and third story could be fine tuned slightly by picking one main social issue to unpack rather than trying to deal with numerous social issues at once.
My overall impression
A Haunting Revue is exactly what it sets out to be: Twilight Zone style stories performed onstage. Down to the setting and costumes, the show leans into campy, surreal vibes and 60’s aesthetic that audiences likely associate with the series. There’s even a Rod Serling type narrator who comes onstage to introduce the various vignettes.
The real highlight of this production is the second story about a meeting between Bela Lugosi and Christopher Lee. This vignette is a subtle character piece with phenomenal acting by Morry Shorr and Ari Litman-Weinberg. The way Morry Shorr manages to capture Bela Lugosi’s mannerisms without it feeling like a caricature is truly a spectacle to behold.
