The Thirty-Fathom Grave

The Thirty-Fathom GraveGet ready to dive deep into a chilling maritime mystery. In this audio adaptation of the classic Twilight Zone story, a routine naval patrol encounters something completely inexplicable—and terrifying.While cruising the South Pacific, a U.S. Navy destroyer detects a strange, rhythmic metallic sound echoing from the ocean floor. The source? A submarine sunk during World War II, resting thirty fathoms deep. The twist? The tapping is coming from inside the hull, as if someone—or something—is desperately trying to get out after decades underwater. As the crew tries to make sense of the impossible, a haunted officer on the destroyer must confront a dark secret from his past.Fast Facts:The Origin: Originally aired in 1963 during the fourth season of The Twilight Zone TV show, notable for its hour-long format.The Themes: A classic Rod Serling exploration of survivor's guilt, ghosts of the past, and the psychological toll of war.The Experience: Perfect for late-night listening, this radio drama relies on immersive sound design—the haunting, echoing clank-clank-clank of the sunken sub will stay with you long after the episode ends."People win wars, but ships lose them. And sometimes, a ship dies and leaves a ghost..."Here are the official production specs and credits for "The Thirty-Fathom Grave" radio adaptation to help you complete your episode details:Cast & CrewStarring: Blair Underwood (playing Captain Beecham)Host/Narrator: Stacy KeachSupporting Cast: Richard Hensel, Rich Kick, Linda Ryder, Turk Mueller, Peter DeVito, Doug James, Rick Peoples, Roger Wolski, and Carl Amari.Announcer: Doug JamesAdapted for Radio By: Dennis EtchisonBased on the Original Teleplay By: Rod SerlingProducers/Directors: Carl Amari and Roger Wolski (for Falcon Picture Group)Release & Copyright InfoOriginal Audio Production Copyright: 2002 (This episode was produced in the very first wave of adaptations for The Twilight Zone Radio Drama series, appearing in Volume 1, Episode 3).Syndicated Air Date: While originally distributed on CD and early satellite radio networks in late 2002/2003, this specific episode was also broadly syndicated to terrestrial networks the week of September 18, 2006.Licensing Partners: Produced in association with CBS Enterprises and Carol Serling.Technical SpecsRunning Time: Approximately 40–44 minutes.Format: Full Audio Drama (Stereo, featuring immersive 3D sound effects).