Suspense 450823 155 This Will Kill You (128 44) 28374 29m32s

# This Will Kill You

Step into the suffocating darkness of a locked room where desperation meets deadly determination. "This Will Kill You" traps listeners in a claustrophobic nightmare of psychological torment and physical terror, where an innocent man faces an ingenious execution device designed by a vengeful adversary. As the clock ticks toward an inexorable doom, you'll hear every creak of machinery, every labored breath, every desperate plea for mercy—all rendered in the crystalline audio that only radio can provide. The tension builds with relentless precision: no visual escape routes, no last-minute cavalry, just the pure, distilled essence of a human being confronting their own mortality. This episode exemplifies Suspense at its most primal, stripping away all comfort to expose the raw nerve endings of fear itself.

For two decades, CBS's Suspense commanded the Thursday evening airwaves as America's premier anthology of terror, captivating millions who huddled around their receivers for stories that challenged the boundaries of what broadcast drama could achieve. Without relying on gore or cheap tricks, the show's writers and sound engineers weaponized the listener's imagination, crafting narratives that lingered long after the final note of the iconic opening theme faded. "This Will Kill You" stands as a signature example of why Suspense earned its legendary status—it's a masterclass in narrative compression and psychological dread, delivering maximum impact in under thirty minutes.

If you've never experienced the peculiar intimacy of vintage radio drama, or if you're a devoted fan seeking to revisit this essential broadcast, this episode remains an unmissable cornerstone of the medium's golden age. Adjust the dial, dim the lights, and prepare yourself for an encounter with genuine suspense.