STRANGE RESORT: A Vampire-Proof Hotel? - Stephen King History
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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.
I love watching this alone at night. Such a fantastic story...
Sorry, someone's knocking on the window by my bedroom.
Be right back...
r u Ok???
@@vlcheish 😐
@@MrUndersolo
Open the window. It's Ok.
@@VerdantJedi Yes...and where do you live? 😇
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.
His brother Danny was Barlow's first victim when he showed up in the book.
@@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.
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.
This comment hits hard! Thanks for sharing your perspective.
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.....
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.
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.
@@MrBubba19692Its not a choice at all. They take an oath to do no harm, and that includes letting people die.
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.
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.🤩🤩
Just for trivia, that story was influenced by a super obscure Weird author named William Hodgson.
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 😊
Right?! Similar structure :) ...and yet I don't think I noticed just how similar until you pointed it out!
@@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!
This is such an enjoyable podcast! Salems lot is still one of my favorite King novels. Keep up the wonderful work! 😊❤📚
Thanks! We'll keep 'em coming!
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.
@@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. 😊❤📚
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
PS@@stephenkingbookclub1054and King fans, I'm familiar with King's works but not versed on ALL of them.
David
Love the David Drayton easter egg, nice touch. Love this channel.
Wow, great to see these coming out so rapidly! Excited to check this out.
This one is a Masterpiece! Thank you
You are very welcome... Thank you for watching and listening!
Well I just wondered onto this sight 6 secs ago. And I'm hooked already!
I absolutely LOVE these! Please do more! The Regulators especially. Did you know the mob/murdered boys string is based on a true story?
I love this and the short story Jerusalem's lot.
This is the second video of yours I've seen and they've both been amazing!!
Thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying them. :)
I saw what you did there. Very well done with the "cameo"
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.
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 TH-cam, LOL
Had to come listen to this one again after seeing the new trailer for Salem's Lot on Max
Enjoyed this a lot! One of the better Night Shift stories for sure.
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.
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...
Look at it this way:
Jerusalem’s Lot - Past/Prequel
Salem’s Lot - Present/Original
One For The Road - Future/Sequel
Wow, i absolutely love this story. Thank you !
Glad you enjoyed it!
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 👍
Thanks so much! I had a lot of fun with this one :)
As a teenager I absolutely loved the crappy B-movie sequel. Return to Salem's Lot was horribly done, but it was full of camp.
Ypu forgot Glick tapping on his friends window and wanting in. 😮
Yay! Lee Marvin!
Yes! You're the first one to comment on his appearance!
It's important not to just have the written message that vampires are not invited at the door. How about illiterate vampires?
Black vampires LOL
Actually, it was in January 1978 when it occurred, not '79, according to the story in Night Shift.
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.
I hope this new adaptation actually is an adaptation. Ugh.
Using a picture of a young Lee Marvin as the bartender is a mistake. Lee Marvin wouldn't take no shit from some vampire 😂
LOL! That;s a fair point XD
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.
music and narration are similar volumes. why?
Man History class just glosses over the time Europe tried that
Wait, hold up...the wedding ring and teddy bear are visible but the clothes are invisible? Why are clothes vampiric?
Vampire sweat is the prevalent theory XD
If the ring shows, why wouldn’t her clothes?
The current theory is because the ring was sanctified in a church ceremony.
Damn man, these Strange Resort episodes are absolutely brilliant.
I like that you added how the whole town went up in flames. Ben finally got the closure he needed, it seems.
Ben is the one who torched the Lot in the book.
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.
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.
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😮😮😢😢
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.
Yes, we'll hopefully get to Firestarter by October :)
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.
A cinematic telling of a True Crime documentary , this would make a very interesting movie . You have outdone yourself again , your content is addictive
These are amazing! You must put in so much work, I hope your channel blows up soon, you deserve so many subscribers!
One of my favorite Stephen King short stories - simple, punchy, and nightmarishly striking
I discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago. Thoroughly enjoying the content and the way it is prsented. New fan here!
Do Children of the Corn next.
It would be cool if you could do something with Silver Bullet or The Night Flier 😊
I am looking for a motel that will protect me from the Easter Bunny, any help?
We’ll look into it! 🐰
Coyote Villa …should be the name
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?
Oh, well definitely wanna send poor George into Room 1408! And if he survives that, those other places would be good destinations too :)
Hello! I didn't know this story existed if you can believe that. What year was it written? And thanks!
Stephen King's story "One for the Road" was first published in 1977. It's in the NIGHT SHIFT collection :) Happy reading!
It drives them batty? Everyone's a comedian I suppose. Very well done once again.
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
Thanks so much! I'm glad you found us. :)
Not long come across your channel. This is just brilliant. Thank you ❤
Nice been looking fwd to this my favorite SK short story.
Wow, this was really good! Love your channel.
Thank you so much!
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.
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.
Thank you for your comment !
Harvey Weinstein as Hubert Marsten? Classic. I'll bet SK approves.
Another excellent reading. Many thanks.
You are so welcome
Superb! excellent on all levels. Great job Nice mixture of old and current technology/media...an intelligent use of AI.
Not even modern audience which is who most of this movies are made of isn't resonating with. They want this movies and shows and aren't supporting what they cry for.
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
This feels like most of the plot for ‘Shiki’ was taken from this.
Tookey looks like Lee Marvin 🤔
Very enjoyable! I enjoyed this yarn so much!
Awesome! Of course, it's all inspired by the genius of Stephen King! :) Thanks for watching!
@@stephenkingbookclub1054 Love it! And the graphics, as well, And the way everything ties together. I am hooked!
12:53 It doesn't look like it to me😂
Hello and happy weekend been listening to these constantly I'm definitely addicted
Happy weekend to you as well! I love making these videos... so I'm glad you found the Book Club!
I KNEW it! I knew Weinstein was some kind of vampire!!
LOL!
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.😊
Terrific !
So glad you enjoyed it!
Has King himself seen this one yet?
Not to my knowledge...
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!
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 think this could be a real inn 😄
Outstanding video many thanks George
...Was Mrs. Lumley naked when she turned? Because that is the only reason just her ring would be visible in the photo.
LOL - Good point!
It was the Blizzard of 78 in New England.
Do you have an email address? I have a question for you. Thanks, either way.
Here's the channel email: bradfordspookytime@gmail.com
80th
These are great! Loving the stories.
Glad you like them!
Do you know if this story and Jerusalem's Lot were originally part of the manuscript of the novel?
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.
@@stephenkingbookclub1054 very interesting.
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⚠
LOL!