The creeping sense of dread in the grey Scottish town is the most effective element of this story. Alongside Jacob Dudman’s excellent two hander between himself as the ninth Doctor and himself as a Scottish teenager.

The excellent production and performance is home to an “okay” story. It’s slow and not particularly eventful, but has a real sense of place about it.

After enjoying The World Tree rather thoroughly, I checked out The Lichyrwick Abomination not long after the former had come out in an eager move to see if these other memorial shorts were as strong. The answer being, at least in this case, no, this particular audio is not nearly as good as The World Tree, but still pretty worthwhile and impressive. It's a great example of how mood and tone can go a long way. I enjoyed the thoughtful take on this horror/monster story overall, even if I don't think it quite stands out as a story beyond being a decent take on a character and a bit of a fun with spookiness.

arrival 2016 and psychogeography

an incredible sense of place developed here. that drab grey scottish seaside town was so clear in my mind’s eye. the doctor didn’t get to do much here, but that’s pretty much my only criticism. perfect setting for nine