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STRANGE RESORT: A Vampire-Proof Hotel? - Stephen King History
#stephenking #salemslot
Welcome back to our pseudo podcast series: "Strange Resort" the show that uncovers the dark side of otherwise sunny destinations.
Tonight, we are exploring the history of Salem's Lot, focusing on the 1900s, including the Marsten House, Straker & Barlow, and the events documented in the short story "One for the Road..." All brought to you by your ghost-hunting podcaster: George Hatfield...
If you enjoyed this video, you might want to check out the original story: "One for the Road" is featured in the collection NIGHT SHIFT by Stephen King, and it serves as a sequel (or some would say epilogue) to the novel Salem's Lot.
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The Glick boy tapping on his brother’s window in the production with David Soul and Lance Kerwin…that one scene gave me nightmares for years. Then I became a nurse, and found out that the real monsters are all too human. People brought from the jail, jailed because they killed their own children, looking at you with flat dead eyes, but they still get a crappy gallbladder removed. A man who murdered his girlfriend because she was paying “too much attention” to their new baby. Baby was never found. People who should have been in jail, but were too rich, too influential too connected to those in power. I’ll walk alone at night thru a sea of vampires, it’s humans that cause my nightmares now. At least a vampire murders to eat. Humans do it because they like it.
@stephenkingbookclub1054
11 ай бұрын
This comment hits hard! Thanks for sharing your perspective.
@Titan52berg
8 ай бұрын
Whoo boy! Glad I didn't choose the medical profession! A situation like hers requires keeping close company with a container of mace or something more metallic, loaded with ammunition.....
@MrBubba19692
Ай бұрын
Imagine being a doctor/surgeon and you are the only one who can save a child molester/murderer. Man, that would be a hard choice.
@thing_under_the_stairs
Ай бұрын
I'm a therapist, and I know what you mean. My work and avocation is to try and somehow help heal the damage these human monsters do to the people they're closest with, and I would bet that you and I could spend at least a week swapping horror stories that we picked up on the job. I too fear humans far more than I ever could any fictional monster, knowing what my patients have been through... or in some cases, done.
@IzraelGraves
Ай бұрын
@@MrBubba19692Its not a choice at all. They take an oath to do no harm, and that includes letting people die.
I love watching this alone at night. Such a fantastic story... Sorry, someone's knocking on the window by my bedroom. Be right back...
@vlcheish
6 ай бұрын
r u Ok???
@MrUndersolo
4 ай бұрын
@@vlcheish 😐
@vlcheish
4 ай бұрын
@@MrUndersolo
@VerdantJedi
3 ай бұрын
Open the window. It's Ok.
@MrUndersolo
2 ай бұрын
@@VerdantJedi Yes...and where do you live? 😇
I like that you added how the whole town went up in flames. Ben finally got the closure he needed, it seems.
Damn man, these Strange Resort episodes are absolutely brilliant.
Ralphie Glick becoming a vampire was from the TV miniseries. In the novel, Ralphie was sacrificed by Straker on an altar at the Harmony Hill Cemetery. He was eviscerated and dismembered to consecrate the town and prepare it for Barlow.
@Giles29
29 күн бұрын
His brother Danny was Barlow's first victim when he showed up in the book.
@44excalibur
29 күн бұрын
@@Giles29 Barlow wasn't even in town yet when Ralphie and Danny were attacked by Straker. After that, Danny was in the hospital until he died.
after initially reading the book salem's lot, i devoured every follow-up story that showed up that further explored the town and the places around it. i was completely obsessed with how a town could exist like this in modern america.
@kristinalanglais7320
Ай бұрын
In the early eighties I lived in allenstown New Hampshire by Bear Brook State Park😮 my cousin's and I used to play in the woods and they were literally woods there were no roads no houses no people no anything except animals... Look up what happened in allenstown Bear Brook barrel murders😢 I also lived near Bearbrook when they found all of the barrels😮😮😢😢
One of my favorite Stephen King short stories - simple, punchy, and nightmarishly striking
It's interesting how much this story has with Gray Matter- the bar/convenience store (old timers and liquor) the blizzard, the family crisis, turned into monsters. And then your adaptation also elects to add the layer of ambiguity.
@wendygeaux
Жыл бұрын
Read more "old" Stephen King - he's got a small universe going, where you run across some of characters and locations a few times. Events and people from books are referenced in other books as well. Derry (from It) and Castle Rock (Needful Things) are two other towns. There's also a tv show called "Castle Rock" (sadly, only two seasons. i LOVED it, tho,) that combines many of his characters and locations. This channel is awesome! I love documentary style. I first read King in 1980 ("Night Shift") - 12yr old me would have been obsessed with these videos. 55yr old me surely is.🤩🤩
@DSnake655
Жыл бұрын
Just for trivia, that story was influenced by a super obscure Weird author named William Hodgson.
@wade
Жыл бұрын
Yes - there’s something about starting in that “clean well lit place” and then journeying into the darkness for the sake of others… It’s a compelling trope 😊
@stephenkingbookclub1054
Жыл бұрын
Right?! Similar structure :) ...and yet I don't think I noticed just how similar until you pointed it out!
@ottopippenger1590
Жыл бұрын
@@DSnake655 It certainly owes something to A Voice In The Night- I don't know if Hodgson exactly rates as obscure though, so much as "poorly estate'd" imo. House On the Borderland is an all time classic!
A cinematic telling of a True Crime documentary , this would make a very interesting movie . You have outdone yourself again , your content is addictive
Loved this! I am a huge fan of " Salem's Lot" and stories connected to it. Will you ever do anything on "Firestarter" ? That is my number 1 favorite Stephen King novel of all.
@stephenkingbookclub1054
Жыл бұрын
Yes, we'll hopefully get to Firestarter by October :)
This is such an enjoyable podcast! Salems lot is still one of my favorite King novels. Keep up the wonderful work! 😊❤📚
@stephenkingbookclub1054
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We'll keep 'em coming!
@GenghisWanghis
Жыл бұрын
Salem's Lot got me back into reading. Just did the audiobook again this summer, so good. The new movie sounds like it's a bit of a rushed effort though. Wish it was adapted Into a series like the excellent Midnight Mass.
@Kite562reviews
Жыл бұрын
@@GenghisWanghis sweet! Reading manga mostly horror manga works by Junji Ito helped me get back into reading Kings works; a long with other authors or mangakas. 😊❤📚
@davidaston5773
11 ай бұрын
I'm AMAZED@@stephenkingbookclub1054. Is this hotel FOR REAL? I thought this was an April's Fools video but it was only posted 2 weeks ago. I wonder what Stephen King's reaction would be if he knew about this hotel? There are very likely A LOT of strange things going on our planet and many, MANY beings which aren't simply the stuff of horror or science fiction.... But, greater than anything their authors, including King, could ever come up with? I NEED TO VISTE this place. Could you link their website? David
@davidaston5773
11 ай бұрын
PS@@stephenkingbookclub1054and King fans, I'm familiar with King's works but not versed on ALL of them. David
These are amazing! You must put in so much work, I hope your channel blows up soon, you deserve so many subscribers!
I discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago. Thoroughly enjoying the content and the way it is prsented. New fan here!
Wow, great to see these coming out so rapidly! Excited to check this out.
I stumbled onto your channel and these "podcasts" are just the best!! So creative and an amazing listen for the Constant Readers! Would LOVE for George Hatfield to visit the Dixie Pig Barbeque or Room 1408 of the Dolphin Hotel. They're both in New York, so maybe he could see both in one weekend?
@stephenkingbookclub1054
Жыл бұрын
Oh, well definitely wanna send poor George into Room 1408! And if he survives that, those other places would be good destinations too :)
These videos are really well-done, but I get distracted trying to figure out which celebs are used for the AI photos. It's part of the fun of the experience, but i almost choked on my drink at the sight of "Harvey" Marsten! I would love it if an adaptation with Lee Marvin as Tookey actually existed. Kudos on slipping in Rutger Hauer for Barlow. That version doesn't get enough love.
This one is a Masterpiece! Thank you
@stephenkingbookclub1054
Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome... Thank you for watching and listening!
I’m happy I found this channel! I loved Stephen King’s work ever since I was a kid. Great videos (: I hit the subscribe button so fast
@stephenkingbookclub1054
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I'm glad you found us. :)
Goodbye George Hatfield, your curiously finally got the best of you! You will be missed…unless one night you are seen floating outside of a window tapping on the pane with a grim and determined vulpine expression on your face.
Not long come across your channel. This is just brilliant. Thank you ❤
Love the David Drayton easter egg, nice touch. Love this channel.
It drives them batty? Everyone's a comedian I suppose. Very well done once again.
This is the second video of yours I've seen and they've both been amazing!!
@stephenkingbookclub1054
10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying them. :)
Nice been looking fwd to this my favorite SK short story.
Wow, this was really good! Love your channel.
@stephenkingbookclub1054
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
I absolutely LOVE these! Please do more! The Regulators especially. Did you know the mob/murdered boys string is based on a true story?
Do Children of the Corn next.
I love this and the short story Jerusalem's lot.
Hello and happy weekend been listening to these constantly I'm definitely addicted
@stephenkingbookclub1054
Ай бұрын
Happy weekend to you as well! I love making these videos... so I'm glad you found the Book Club!
Well I just wondered onto this sight 6 secs ago. And I'm hooked already!
Superb! excellent on all levels. Great job Nice mixture of old and current technology/media...an intelligent use of AI.
It would be cool if you could do something with Silver Bullet or The Night Flier 😊
Another excellent reading. Many thanks.
@stephenkingbookclub1054
11 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
Thanks for doing this. I’m a huge king fan but my kids aren’t old enough for me to let them read King yet (though my 11 yo has read the Institute 8 times). This lets me introduce them to the stories in more age appropriate way.
@stephenkingbookclub1054
11 ай бұрын
I didn't even think of this aspect! It's true, these videos deal with King's creepy source material -- but they'll never get to the graphic levels depicted in the actual stories... otherwise I'd get kicked off KZread, LOL
Very enjoyable! I enjoyed this yarn so much!
@stephenkingbookclub1054
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Of course, it's all inspired by the genius of Stephen King! :) Thanks for watching!
@SMtWalkerS
Жыл бұрын
@@stephenkingbookclub1054 Love it! And the graphics, as well, And the way everything ties together. I am hooked!
I saw what you did there. Very well done with the "cameo"
NOT all Vampires are evil,some of us just like watching da full living ones do their stuff! We mean no harm 2 anyone! By da way Garlic doesn't bother we modern Vampires, in fact we love it. Don't forget about "Interview with a Vampire". O. k.
@tinaurbina-ks8cl
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment !
I watched the movie Salem's Lot when I was 8 or 9. I'm a 49 year old horror movie fan now and the hospital window scene is still my favourite.😊
Hello! I didn't know this story existed if you can believe that. What year was it written? And thanks!
@stephenkingbookclub1054
Жыл бұрын
Stephen King's story "One for the Road" was first published in 1977. It's in the NIGHT SHIFT collection :) Happy reading!
Enjoyed this a lot! One of the better Night Shift stories for sure.
It's too bad Stephen King couldn't have written a whole story including this.. the knowledge of this hotel bed and breakfast makes it much more interesting for the book Jerusalem's lot and the story one for the road❤ I will always love you Mr King
Pretty dang cool,...wove several stories together.... really nice 👍
@stephenkingbookclub1054
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I had a lot of fun with this one :)
I’ve listened to this a number of times now and love it. Salem’s Lot and one for the road are among my favorite King stories. The tapping at the window in the end creeped me out. I like Jerusalem’s Lot as well, but I cannot connect it to the novel in any way, it must be on a another level of the tower from Salem’s Lot and One From the Road.
@stephenkingbookclub1054
11 ай бұрын
That's probably a good way to think of Jerusalem's Lot... Or, I think of it as in the 1700s it was a place of evil... and that's what draws Marsten and then Barlow to it in the 1900s...
@rado3880
Ай бұрын
Look at it this way: Jerusalem’s Lot - Past/Prequel Salem’s Lot - Present/Original One For The Road - Future/Sequel
It's important not to just have the written message that vampires are not invited at the door. How about illiterate vampires?
@rickyarme2317
12 күн бұрын
Black vampires LOL
Wow, i absolutely love this story. Thank you !
@stephenkingbookclub1054
3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good job. But just 1 thing. You should have paid more attention to the book rather than the 2 mini series. In the book Ralphie Glick was never a vampire, He was some sort of sacrifice made by Straker before Barlow had even arrived.
These are great! Loving the stories.
@stephenkingbookclub1054
7 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
I have also noticed that a number of King's books follow a similar pattern or 'formula' if you will. 'Salem's Lot', for example, has something in common with 'The Tommyknockers'.... 'Needful Things'... and 'Storm of the Century'..... Compare them and see if you can spot the 'familiarities' within the general 'themes' of each!
Outstanding video many thanks George
I am looking for a motel that will protect me from the Easter Bunny, any help?
@wade
Жыл бұрын
We’ll look into it! 🐰
@burntblonde2925
4 ай бұрын
Coyote Villa …should be the name
Terrific !
@stephenkingbookclub1054
Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it!
This feels like most of the plot for ‘Shiki’ was taken from this.
Yay! Lee Marvin!
@stephenkingbookclub1054
11 ай бұрын
Yes! You're the first one to comment on his appearance!
I just downloaded ALL of Steven King's Audio books, I wonder which one I should listen to Second? the Running man is first obviously.
@DSnake655
Жыл бұрын
I hope this new adaptation actually is an adaptation. Ugh.
Actually, it was in January 1978 when it occurred, not '79, according to the story in Night Shift.
It was the Blizzard of 78 in New England.
I am looking forward to the new version but it makes me mad, they went from a theatrical release, then lost the release date and being relocated to streaming and still no release date
I KNEW it! I knew Weinstein was some kind of vampire!!
@stephenkingbookclub1054
8 ай бұрын
LOL!
i think this could be a real inn 😄
Harvey Weinstein as Hubert Marsten? Classic. I'll bet SK approves.
Hope the vampire ghoul or pet does not enter and then enter a challenge or werewolf, fight happens in bar if death or some blood might break the blessings
Do you know if this story and Jerusalem's Lot were originally part of the manuscript of the novel?
@stephenkingbookclub1054
7 ай бұрын
I don't know if this is accurate... But what what I remember learning is that the story "Jerusalem's Lot" was written before the novel as a stand-alone story... and then I think King used this town with an evil history as the setting for his vampire novel. And "One for the Road" is sort of like a sequel in short-fiction format.
@1dbanner
7 ай бұрын
@@stephenkingbookclub1054 very interesting.
Wait, hold up...the wedding ring and teddy bear are visible but the clothes are invisible? Why are clothes vampiric?
@stephenkingbookclub1054
Ай бұрын
Vampire sweat is the prevalent theory XD
12:53 It doesn't look like it to me😂
music and narration are similar volumes. why?
Man History class just glosses over the time Europe tried that
Has King himself seen this one yet?
@stephenkingbookclub1054
Ай бұрын
Not to my knowledge...
If the ring shows, why wouldn’t her clothes?
@stephenkingbookclub1054
Ай бұрын
The current theory is because the ring was sanctified in a church ceremony.
So many tales get the idea about vampires having no reflection or photography wrong. Reflections and pictures of them are possible as long as silver is not involved. And if by some crazed chance, vampires were invisible in photos, either all her clothes would be visible, not just her ring. Or none of her would be visible, including the ring. No way would the only thing seen be the piece of jewelry. Nothing against you for making the video. I know you are using what is in the stories. It just, is not logical or fact.
...Was Mrs. Lumley naked when she turned? Because that is the only reason just her ring would be visible in the photo.
@stephenkingbookclub1054
Жыл бұрын
LOL - Good point!
Do you have an email address? I have a question for you. Thanks, either way.
@stephenkingbookclub1054
Жыл бұрын
Here's the channel email: bradfordspookytime@gmail.com
I think if I owned a hotel, I might try this as part of the marketing campaign. Just like how I'd put this Warning label on each and every edible product that I produced. ⚠ Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention if your erection lasts longer than 4 hours⚠
@stephenkingbookclub1054
11 ай бұрын
LOL!
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