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- He aims to write about the haunted Marsten House but discovers the town is being systematically turned into vampires by a powerful, ancient evil that has arrived. Ben joins forces with a few survivors to battle this undead threat and protect what remains of humanity in the town.
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Character Analysis. Pity poor Ben Mears. He has a lousy time of it in 'Salem's Lot. As the book opens, he's recovering from the loss of his first wife, who died in an accident when Ben's motorcycle slipped and ran into a truck.
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Who/what did Ben Mears really see as a kid in the Marsten house? If Hubie Marsten was never a vampire, and if his body was cleared out twelve years before, it couldn't have been him—at least, not with anything explained in the book. Why did Hubie kill himself and his wife, and why did she want to die?
Nov 17, 1979 · Author Ben Mears (David Soul) returns to ‘Salem's Lot to write a book about a house, known as Marsten House, that has haunted him since childhood. It is currently being occupied by antique dealer, Richard Straker (James Mason) and his mysterious business partner, Kurt Barlow (Reggie Nalder).
Acting under Matt's advice, Ben, Mark, Jimmy and Father Callahan go to the Marston House during the daytime. There, they find and stake Susan and seal the house off with the Host. Barlow leaves a letter threatening Mark's parents, so Callahan and Mark go to warn them.
Jun 16, 2024 · In 1979, the novel was adapted for a two-part vampire miniseries for CBS, starring David Soul as Ben Mears and James Mason as Richard Straker. 25 years later, “Salem’s Lot” was picked up ...
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Nov 19, 2014 · Revisiting ‘SALEM’S LOT was exactly like stepping into that time machine I discussed in my introduction — the one with MANUFACTURED BY STEPHEN KING stenciled on the side — and being transported back to a much simpler age.
Jun 16, 2024 · Salem's Lot is about a young novelist, Ben Mears, who returns to his childhood town to confront the haunting nightmares of his past. He discovers that the once quaint and peaceful town of Jerusalem's Lot is now plagued by vampires.
