BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE

Although it's humorous, this British production has a dark undercurrent. It's told in the first person by Gary, a young man in his early teens from a middle-class family. His sister, Sharon, marries Magnus Moore, a millionaire movie-maker who is presently building the world's largest theme park. While at the park Gary, his siblings, and a friend discover that Magnus makes "snuff" films, with Sharon about to become the star of his next production. Taylor gives a good performance. While he doesn't differentiate characters, his voice is adroit and he performs the story with clarity and enough variation to keep one's interest. M.T.F. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 02]