After Straker and Barlow’s work, there was no town to return to.
Still, there are two short stories that serve as bookends to the events of’Salem’s Lot.
In this case, that was 1978’sNight Shift, one of King’s more beloved short story collections.
The story follows up on where things stand after the events of’Salem’s Lot.
Of course, not everyone listens to those warnings, leading to dire consequences.
It’s strongly hinted in King’s mythology that all vampires in that universe are descended from the Worm.
Salem’s Lot Adaptation
Release Year
Kurt Barlow Portrayed By
Salem’s Lot (2 ep.
miniseries)
1979
Reggie Nalder
2004
Rutger Hauer
Chapelwaite (10 ep.
Eventually, he was lured into a trap and died, crossing over into Mid-World.
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While there, they confront the agents of the Crimson King at the Dixie Pig restaurant.
That faith helps him and Jake prepare to fight the Crimson King’s vampires and other henchmen.
He responds, “Cumberland General.
I know where it is.
Just above Jerusalems Lot.”
The Dead Zonewas first adapted as a movie in 1983, with Christopher Walken in the lead.
‘I mean, what about Alfred, Maine?
Or Saco, Maine?
Or Jerusalem’s Lot?
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Or Castle - f**in’ Rock?
There ain’t no castle there.
Most town names are stupid.
You just don’t think so because you’re used to ‘em.
Right, Gordie?'"
“Jerusalem’s Lot, she thought randomly, what an odd name.
Not a pleasant name, for some reason… Come and sleep in Jerusalem.”
