Watched the ‘79 Salem’s lot recently, still a classic after 40 plus years. Susan is much stronger in the series than the book & radio adaptation. Love the book , can’t wait for the long awaited new adaptation
The narrator is Ed Bishop. He is an actor or was an actor and he played the main role in UFO in the late 60s 70s. I recall listening to this on cassette tape from Babington library in the Wirral Liverpool in the 1980s. That’s how long this has been out. Alas it’s not on audible so it’s just hoping and praying that it gets uploaded onto TH-cam which it has been. That used to be a full version of this on TH-cam but it got taken down. you know the old crap copyright. Jerusalem’s lot Read by Colin, Fox also got taken down but we uploaded. So glad people are not taking this copyright crap every uploading these classics for us all to enjoy. Much appreciated.
This is the quintessential vampire story!! Personally, I think it is far superior to the novel "Salem's Lot". You do not have to know anything about the novel to enjoy this story. In just the short length of this story Stephen King created a masterpiece of a tale, with strong characters, a good plot and one of the most chilling tales I have ever read. Perfect for the Halloween season! The plot is an intriguing one: what would the residents of a small town near Salem's Lot do when they knew---but never talked---about the vampire plague in the burned out town? I found this idea a realistic one. There isn't any superhero in the town willing to go fight the vampires---which is a lot more realistic when you think about it-----so the people protect themselves, and ignore it. But sometimes strangers to the area stumble into trouble. And two brave old men do their best to try to rescue them. When you think about it, what would you do? What could the town do? call for help? from who? Who would believe them? Band together and attack Salem's Lot? Not that many people who are that courageous. In the end, they do the only thing they can. This story is a masterpiece, one of the best I have ever heard. This audio version is not the very best, but it is good. I highly recommend it.
The best narrator ive heard in a long time . And a very creepy story ..I can almost feel the chill of the wind and hear that tingling childs voice . Excellent ..l shant sleep too easily tonight ..lol .
I listened to both episodes of this last night in bed. Having just listened to the Salem's Lot audiobook last week, this was a welcome surprise. When it says they turned off the highway onto Jointner Avenue, i had a moment of genuine panic 😄
Love this story (the whole NIGHT SHIFT collection in fact) & this Reading is pure Campfire Gold. I'm a closeted wannabe horror writer & it's on my bucket list to write one short story as good as my favorites in NIGHT SHIFT. (Hell, I'll settle for coming close) Thanks UK for the great story!
@@salemslotuk I figured since you really like Salem's Lot you should give it a shot because it has a character from Salem's Lot as one of the main characters for the last 3 books
Watched the ‘79 Salem’s lot recently, still a classic after 40 plus years. Susan is much stronger in the series than the book & radio adaptation. Love the book , can’t wait for the long awaited new adaptation
By stronger you mean what exactly ?
Me either. I have always wanted the, “what happens next?” movie for this series!
Fantastic, just listened Again to Salem’s lot Audio radio drama , what a gem to have this to follow up
This reading is absolutely FLAWLESS!!!
Thanks so much ..ive been hoping to find a complete version .its a great story. 💕💕💕
I wonder who the narrator is? He's really good.
The narrator is Ed Bishop. He is an actor or was an actor and he played the main role in UFO in the late 60s 70s. I recall listening to this on cassette tape from Babington library in the Wirral Liverpool in the 1980s.
That’s how long this has been out. Alas it’s not on audible so it’s just hoping and praying that it gets uploaded onto TH-cam which it has been.
That used to be a full version of this on TH-cam but it got taken down. you know the old crap copyright.
Jerusalem’s lot Read by Colin, Fox also got taken down but we uploaded. So glad people are not taking this copyright crap every uploading these classics for us all to enjoy. Much appreciated.
@@aob4214 - I knew that voice was familiar.
He was superb 💕💕💕
This is the quintessential vampire story!! Personally, I think it is far superior to the novel "Salem's Lot". You do not have to know anything about the novel to enjoy this story. In just the short length of this story Stephen King created a masterpiece of a tale, with strong characters, a good plot and one of the most chilling tales I have ever read. Perfect for the Halloween season!
The plot is an intriguing one: what would the residents of a small town near Salem's Lot do when they knew---but never talked---about the vampire plague in the burned out town? I found this idea a realistic one. There isn't any superhero in the town willing to go fight the vampires---which is a lot more realistic when you think about it-----so the people protect themselves, and ignore it. But sometimes strangers to the area stumble into trouble. And two brave old men do their best to try to rescue them.
When you think about it, what would you do? What could the town do? call for help? from who? Who would believe them? Band together and attack Salem's Lot? Not that many people who are that courageous. In the end, they do the only thing they can.
This story is a masterpiece, one of the best I have ever heard. This audio version is not the very best, but it is good. I highly recommend it.
I love this story. Thank you so much!!
A great reading here 👍🏻
The best narrator ive heard in a long time . And a very creepy story ..I can almost feel the chill of the wind and hear that tingling childs voice . Excellent ..l shant sleep too easily tonight ..lol .
Pleasant nightmares
@@salemslotuk 🥵🥵🥵😊💕
I listened to both episodes of this last night in bed. Having just listened to the Salem's Lot audiobook last week, this was a welcome surprise. When it says they turned off the highway onto Jointner Avenue, i had a moment of genuine panic 😄
❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you.
What a terrifying reading of the master of horrors work! Love it!
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One of my all time favorite stories. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Happy tenth of January. Travel safe ❄️
This is awesome, thanks for posting! I've been trying to find this on audio but no luck!
Your very welcome,
Recommend LORD DRACULA- radio adaptation
Love this story (the whole NIGHT SHIFT collection in fact) & this Reading is pure Campfire Gold. I'm a closeted wannabe horror writer & it's on my bucket list to write one short story as good as my favorites in NIGHT SHIFT. (Hell, I'll settle for coming close)
Thanks UK for the great story!
Great reading!
My favorite story in the Night Shift book.
Have you ever read Stephen King's The Dark Tower series ?
Hi crimson , no I haven’t personally but heard good reports on it
@@salemslotuk I figured since you really like Salem's Lot you should give it a shot because it has a character from Salem's Lot as one of the main characters for the last 3 books
@@crimson911 cheers mate thank you
Every single legend of the vampire is centralized mainly from the bar from DUSK 'TIL DAWN by Quinton Tarantino & friends. Strangers too.
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This is horrible narration. They all sound remedial. The original is perfect
I thought it was quite good.