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The Screwtape Letters: First Ever Full-cast Dramatization of the Diabolical Classic (Radio Theatre) |
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Amazon Sales Rank: 35315
Publication Date: 2009-09-23
Publisher: Tyndale Entertainment
ISBN: 1589973240
Type: Audio CD
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From the award-winning audio drama team that brought you Radio Theatre’s Amazing Grace and The Chronicles of Narnia. In his enduringly popular masterpiece The Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis re-imagines Hell as a gruesome bureaucracy. With spiritual insight and wry wit, Lewis suggests that demons, laboring in a vast enterprise, have horribly recognizable human attributes: competition, greed, and totalitarian punishment. Avoiding their own painful torture as well as a desire to dominate are what drive demons to torment their “patients.”
The style and unique dark humor of The Screwtape Letters are retained in this full-cast dramatization, as is the original setting of London during World War II. The story is carried by the senior demon Screwtape played magnificently by award-winning actor Andy Serkis (“Gollum” in Lord of the Rings) as he shares correspondence to his apprentice demon Wormwood. All 31 letters lead into dramatic scenes, set in either Hell or the real world with humans—aka “the patient,” as the demons say—along with his circle of friends and family. This Radio Theatre release also stars Geoffrey Palmer (Tomorrow Never Dies), Laura Michelle Kelly (Sweeney Todd), Eileen Page (The Secret Garden), and other world-class actors.
Includes 10 new songs inspired by the classic book, four behind-the-scenes video documentary featurettes, and a 5.1 surround sound mix. Four CDs, approx. 4 hours total.
Average Rating: 
Review: 2009-11-14
Well done...lots of fun.
I was a little skeptical at first. The book was written from only one perspective (Uncle Skewtape's) and I was concerned that adding Wormwood, Wormwood's "patient," and others into the conversation would some how water down or even lose C.S. Lewis' brilliantly devised one sided arguement in the negative. Have no fear; This production loses nothing, and will probably help your understanding of the points Lewis set out to make. The professional performances, creative background sound, and editing only add to the this diabolically delightful commentary on the Christian condition. But beware; You may find familiar people (including yourself) in the story!
Review: 2009-11-11
Another well done job by Radio Theatre!
We love C.S. Lewis and we love Focus on the Family's Radio Theatre. This one is exciting and well done and inspiring.
Review: 2009-11-09
Good Audio Drama!
I have always wanted to read The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, but I never could keep the storyline straight and often confused Wormwood with his uncle, Screwtape. Focus on the Family produced a very nice audio version and so now, I've "read" it.
If you're not familiar with The Screwtape Letters, let me give you a little info. There are three main characters: Screwtape, Wormwood & "The Patient". Screwtape is portayed as a demon who is fairly high up on the chain of command, yet not high enough to escape punishment himself. Wormwood is his nephew who is working on his "patient" by putting stumbling blocks in his pathway so that he does not please the "enemy" (Christ) but pleases "Our Father below" (Satan). His goal is to prevent his patient from accepting Christ. Apparently it is a bad thing for the demons if they don't fulfill their goal.
This audio version is very good. There are 4 CD's and lasts about 4 hours long. I will say that I would not allow small children to listen to this as the voices can be pretty intense and frightening.
I received this product free in exchange for my honest opinion.
Review: 2009-11-09
Excellent
This drama from focus on the family really does a great job of presenting Lewis' screwtape letters. I first read it in the early 1980's and have never forgotten the impact of the message. I hope they do C.S. Lewis' The Great Divorce next!
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