The Man in the Black Mask

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A rising young director is shooting a frightening film about a serial killer in a hockey mask. But when a man goes missing near the set, a real-life horror story unfolds. Keith Morrison’s latest Dateline original podcast series takes us into a mysterious netherworld of illusion, fantasy, deception and death. Follow The Man in the Black Mask now and get two new episodes a week, starting October 15 -- completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium now, for early access and ad-free listening.

  • 29 minutes 35 seconds
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    31 October 2024, 10:00 am
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    29 October 2024, 10:00 am
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    22 October 2024, 10:00 am
  • 28 minutes 25 seconds
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    15 October 2024, 10:05 am
  • 31 minutes 20 seconds
    1 - Where’s Johnny?

    In a quiet neighborhood, a frightening figure in a hockey mask appears. Then another man disappears.


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    15 October 2024, 10:00 am
  • 2 minutes 50 seconds
    Introducing: The Man in the Black Mask

    A rising young director is shooting a frightening film about a serial killer in a hockey mask. But when a man goes missing near the set, a real-life horror story unfolds. Keith Morrison’s latest Dateline original podcast series takes us into a mysterious netherworld of illusion, fantasy, deception and death. Follow The Man in the Black Mask now and get two new episodes a week, starting October 15 -- completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium now, for early access and ad-free listening.


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    4 October 2024, 3:27 pm
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