Welcome to the Classic Horror Headliner! This week, we shine the spotlight on George Waight’s The Electric Chair, a cold and calculated story of the most minute betrayal of the greatest excitement and trust. It’s pace is even, if a bit slow at times, though the intrigue does give rise to a deep enough curiosity to want to finish reading the damn thing. For this reason, we here at the Calamity award this story no more than three clowns on the Calamity Content Rating System : 🤡🤡🤡.

As you read through this sordid tale, take note of the precision with which our Doctor Ainsworth executes his notorious plan, and recognize that doctors rarely ever play characters of good will in these classics, as this is not the only doctor with whom we shall concern ourselves with; a special treat lies in wait for the unwary spectator in next week’s edition!

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, shall we? Without further ado, we present to you The Electric Chair.