The young noblewoman Bartek is a frequent guest at the family Bardoßka, nightly sit together with the fiancé of the daughter of the house, Manwed Weroski, and the also vying for Aniela Maurizi Konopka. But the close link between Manwed and Aniela is soon put to the test, when the young man seeks a secluded castle in the Carpathian Mountains, where it is completely fascinated by a white statue of a beautiful woman image ...
Just before the big anniversary, the 100th episode of the horror cabinet from the house Titania Medien, an almost classic for the series story about desire and fascination of love and a mysterious female figure tells how there have already done some episodes before. The dead are insatiable begins as so often rather quiet, but very atmospheric, picks up the mood of the late 19th century, very skillfully and introduces the characters. Here is Bartek at the center and also acts as narrator, later Manwed assumes this role. This pan is very well done, illuminates the events from multiple perspectives and narrative is implemented very elegantly. Always further increases while the fascination of Manwed, deeper he falls into the clutches of the mysterious statue, more and more he falls for her. His is bucking will against this spell is in this case represented very cleverly. The very atmospheric story told scratched in some places at various stereotypes, but can also bring numerous separate elements, so that you will be taken quickly captured by the act.
Simon Hunter can be heard in the role of Bartek and is acting both in the dialogues and in narrative Parts. As always, he can implement this very very professional and brings his distinctive voice an appealing charisma of this figure with them. David Nathan is just as excellent as Manwed occupied, his powerful sound and in parts fervent passion that resonates in it, but also the desperate, horrible moments have a very round and harmonious speech arise. Antje von der Ahe can as Princess Tartakowska score with a beguiling, almost hypnotic voice and haunting way of speaking. Maria also Koschny, Bodo Wolf, Ulrike Möckel and the other stakeholders fit here perfectly.
Musically is again made for a very dense, intense and very eerie atmosphere, which also quite time, researchers try to stand and be accompanied vigorously for example with brass the dialogues. Thus, the corresponding Scenes are further emphasized the atmospheric design with noise is again well done.
As always, the drawing of the cover is held here again in the Victorian style of drawing and spread this a fascinating atmosphere. Of course, the marble statue, which occupies such an important role in the radio play, also can be seen here, while those affected with a suffering Manwed expression. The scenery is complemented by the bright moon that shines through the window, very well done.
Conclusion: Although the issue of the fascinating and magical woman has been taken up several times, this radio drama can bring many own elements and so present a very round and atmospheric story whose narrative is very well done. The excellent speakers and the very intense acoustic implementation convince just as much.
