Salem's Lot

Ben Mears, an aspiring writer, returns to his childhood hometown of Jerusalem's Lot to find inspiration for his new book. This visit rekindles his romantic feelings for local resident Susan Norton, allowing him to relive the comforting memories of his past.

A mysterious European named R.T. Straker opens an antique shop in town, marking his unsettling presence in the close-knit community. His arrival coincides with the ominous restoration of the long-abandoned Marsten House, raising suspicions among the locals.

Straker's peculiar activities escalate when a large coffin is delivered to the basement of the Marsten House, an event that marks the beginning of a terrifying series of incidents. The townsfolk are soon shaken by the chilling disappearance of a middle school student named Ralph Glick.

The young Ralph Glick goes missing, which sparks a frantic search by the townsfolk. It becomes clear that Ralph has been kidnapped and sacrificed to Straker's master, a cunning and powerful vampire named Kurt Barlow.

Ralph's brother, Danny Glick, is preyed upon by Barlow and meets a tragic fate, being turned into a vampire. His transformation leads to chaos as he begins to spread his curse, impacting other residents like gravedigger Mike Ryerson.

Concerned for Mike's welfare, school teacher Matt Burke discovers him in a strange condition at a bar. After a series of alarming events, they realize that Mike has succumbed to vampirism, escalating the urgency of their situation.

In a shocking turn of events, Danny invades Matt's home, unleashing panic as he tries to manipulate Mark Petrie into letting him in. Mark bravely resists, standing his ground against the dark temptation that threatens their lives.

As the horror unfolds, Danny's mother dies tragically, deepening the despair of Jerusalem's Lot. This dark moment pushes the remaining characters to confront the looming vampire menace more aggressively.

Mark and Matt decide to investigate the Marsten House in a desperate attempt to confront Barlow. However, they fall into Straker's trap, leading to Matt's horrifying fate as he is transformed into one of Barlow's minions.

Ben, Susan, and Cody search for clues regarding the vampire attacks and find themselves at the morgue, where they discover that Danny's mother has been corrupted by vampirism. Cody narrowly escapes transformation by using a rabies shot.

As chaos reigns, Barlow's minions attack Jerusalem's Lot, transforming many residents into vampires. Mark manages to escape and confronts Straker, thus ending his dark influence over the town.

With the vampires' presence overwhelming the town, Ben protects Mark from Barlow's relentless aggression. In a climactic moment, Ben delivers the final blow to Barlow, utilizing a stake to end his reign of terror.

In the aftermath of the brutal encounters, Ben and Mark drive away from the devastated Jerusalem's Lot. They carry the heavy burden of loss, knowing that their hometown is forever changed by the events that unfolded.