Released in 1975, Salem’s Lot was Stephen King’s second published novel and remains my favorite to this day. I can recall the first time I read it. Being from a small town, it was easy for me to imagine the story unfolding around me. It’s creepy but not over the top. Come on, who doesn’t love a good vampire story? 

The story takes place in Jerusalem’s Lot, Maine. When a writer comes back to town to write a novel about an old abandoned house in the town he discovers the house has been purchased by an antiques dealer. A creepy, mysterious antiques dealer. See where we’re headed here? 

The man will bring darkness to the the small town and the residents within. 

If you love a good horror story, Salem’s Lot is a classic scare in my opinion. It simply never gets old. 

There are two films based on the book, with the original being released in 1979.

It starred David Soul and was directed by Tobe Hooper and continues to haunt me even now. The second was a remake released in 2004 starring Rob Lowe. I’m usually not a fan of remakes, but this one didn’t disappoint. However, I will continue to love the original. I think the creep factor comes through better. With Halloween quickly approaching you can never have too many horror tales. Drop me a line about your favorite creepy classic…