STRANGE RESORT: Deep Dive into Derry's History of "The Black Spot"

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Tonight, our pod-caster / ghost-hunter George Hatfield dives into Mike Hanlon's archival materials... only to find a lot of blank journals in which the writing has vanished... but is there a way to make those words return to the page? George will scour every supernatural corner of Derry to find out and uncover the sordid history of this bizarre town...
And he will also learn more about one of the most tragic events of Derry's history: the disastrous fire at a night club called THE BLACK SPOT back in 1930... And who knows... a certain CLOWN named Pennywise might drop in for a visit.
Oh, by the way, in case you were wondering... The events discussed in the pod-cast are based upon the imaginary works of Stephen King -- mainly his novel IT. So, fear not, constant reader, George Hatfield is exploring these fictional worlds so you don't have to... but the STEPHEN KING BOOK CLUB -- a fan-channel that celebrates the master of horror -- is always glad to have you along for the ride!
Thanks for watching!

[@shaelan]

You've done for our cherished author what I wish Hollywood could do. Keep on keeping on.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Wow! Thankee, Sai! I truly appreciate your encouragement and support. Long days and pleasant nights, Gunslinger!

[@elspethwilliams7947]

​@@stephenkingbookclub1054and may you have twice as many. ❤

[@danielallen3454]

I must say, Mr. Hatfield, that you are far more dedicated than I could be. I salute your continued perseverance in the face of such strange goings-on. And I wish you all the best should you continue your endeavors. But take care if you venture into the sewers below Derry. I'm told that the storm of '85 significantly altered the landscape, as it were. Though, even before then the Derry Public works apparently had their own difficulties. I seem to recall something about a significant amount of the blueprints for the sewer system just vanishing at some point . . .

[@momentumstocks3493]

Lool

[@Heart0fSOUL]

These should be made into a full on podcast style show. I love it

[@biancarichling789]

I second that.

[@laurieyoshida884]

So excited for another evening with everyone here at The Stephen King Book Club 😊 I can't wait to hear what you have in store for us tonight !!!! Will you be working on something special for us all with Halloween off in the not so distant future ????

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

I hope to have something special for Halloween... but we'll see...

[@Brentonthemagnificent2787]

@@stephenkingbookclub1054so does this mean next time we’ll be on Georgie Denbrough’s case

[@betelgeuse806]

Don't know how long you'll be in Derry, but I think I remember something about a horror writer being hit by a van? One maybe driven by a country-western band? Would love to see what you can dig up on it.

[@Argos-xb8ek]

Mike Hanlon's interlude chapters are like my favorite parts of the book and just Mike in General.

[@thing_under_the_stairs]

They're my favourite parts too. That sinister piece by piece history of a town tainted by evil still give me the best kind of chills. And Mike, the outsider town historian with an eye for patterns and details, is one of the most engaging characters King's ever written. He feels like someone I'd love to talk with and listen to for weeks.

[@Argos-xb8ek]

@thing_under_the_stairs Right? It feels almost like a noir crime solving story in itself. But what really made me like it was how if felt that Mike was on a mostly one man campaign against something so sinister and literally an entity of evil that has ta8nted nearly everything in his vicinity and how he's being watched and taunted all the while slowly becoming so isolated with the rest of the community with It trying to drive him insane. With only a few other people in town having the slightest idea of what was going down, yet none of them could truly help Mike, and that struggle is what made his story so compelling

[@thing_under_the_stairs]

@@Argos-xb8ek Oh, absolutely, and the diary style writing in those sections,with the comments on how Mike's health and personal life are being affected, with the constant debate about whether or not to call the others back, ties all the interludes together perfectly. That diary style is also very Lovecraftian, something that I don't doubt Mr. King did *very* deliberately! But yes, it's Mike's informed commentary and speculation on every event he writes about that makes them even more sinister than they already were, which is quite a feat. I'm thinking I might have to get out my copy of IT and just read the Interludes now...

[@GlitterFlame89]

100% agree; also love the chapter all about Mike helping his Dad on the farm. It's so wonderfully wholesome.

[@thing_under_the_stairs]

@@GlitterFlame89 It really is! Now that I think of it, the Hanlons might just be the healthiest, happiest family that Mr. King's ever written!

[@lauraholmes2402]

Honestly, if King wrote a version of A History of Derry I’d read the Hell out of that

[@pastordeniseearley6067]

Me too. That would be a great read.🎉🎉

[@maxheadroom4659]

Well done, very competent use of AI image generation. A sincere compliment because it is not always easy to get the results you want from prompts. Having read most of King's books I enjoy the lore backstories. Great work.

[@jesusromanpadro3853]

That dripping part was actually tense. "God, why I make that my ring tone?" 😄 Didn't expect to hear It voice. 😮 Is curious how even with the Losers beating It, is still affecting the town. At least in the part of ignoring and removing evidence about It.

[@jordanbuck3671]

If you've ever read the Tommyknockers there's some hints when they travel to Derry that It never actually died

[@thing_under_the_stairs]

@@jordanbuck3671 Or that It left some sort of shadow at least...

[@CheziahKatt]

​@@jordanbuck3671I feel like another one did too, insomnia maybe?

[@CelebrimborCurufinwe]

I've been wondering if that was what was meant by, "you didn't find all of the eggs"? If It meant like, its literal eggs? y​@thing_under_the_stairs

[@thing_under_the_stairs]

@@CelebrimborCurufinwe I'm not sure, but I think that's what's being implied.

[@vbmorris81]

The movies took away one of the most important parts of the books and kind of the miniseries. Every part of the Losers club had a skill or role. In the movies, they made Bev the damsel and really took away from Mike's purpose cause he is the historian. Andrés Muschietti made Mike a crazy, irresponsible, child of crackheads( that he tried to take back in one sentence at the end). And Mike provided the weapon( gun) instead of Bev's skill

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Excellent points -- the 2017 / 19 films did not do justice to Mike's character!

[@MSinistrari]

That was my biggest complaint with the films, how they handled Mike's character. He was my favorite in the book.

[@jesusromanpadro3853]

That kind of hurt the movie.

[@thing_under_the_stairs]

Yeah, the way that they "coincidentally" took away the strengths of the characters who happened to be the girl and the black boy left me rolling my eyes and wondering how Hollywood could be so lazy in 2017. I always thought that Bev was the toughest one of the lot, and that they'd never have survived without Mike's brains and interest in local history and lore. Taking those away takes away so much of the story, and so much of what Mr. King was trying to say about people in the first place.

[@jayyp34]

Hey george, before you dive into the sewers of derry, you may want to investigate the pine barrens first. You may find something there that will help keep you safe on your journey.

[@Littlereddevil94]

That end scared the Hell out of me

[@annls4918]

I just wanted to leave love here for you for all the wonderful stuff you have given us , in the king verse.

[@Dumpsterfiregrace]

25:46 Yes a flashlight...😳 Wait!! Don't you dare go down there!!!

[@MrUndersolo]

I loved this section! You covered this very well, and I look forward to more on that very friendly town! And that nice Mr. Halorann deserves a medal! Something nice and...shining... 😎 And maybe Bill could help with that stutter... 🤡

[@ScarletSerenade]

“And the few pages that aren’t blank are filled ***orchestral sting*** with balloons.” Not the balloons. No, please. It’s too much. ANYTHING but that. Have mercy.

[@mztweety1374]

This part of it was super heartbreaking

[@SingingSealRiana]

Dick halloran is probably my favorite stephen king character, he is amazing

[@josebro352]

Speedy Parker from The Talisman is a lot like Dick Halloran. A kindly, magical old black man who helps a young boy and offers him all sorts of insights and guidance.

[@marybdrake1472]

Well, Hatfield has gotten himself into yet another, interesting situation.

[@WolfHreda]

The Black Spot incident was one of my favorite parts of the whole book. Not only because it didn't involve the children, but because it showed how IT's claws were buried deep in Derry. And it also had an appearance from Dick Halloran.

[@fullonsociopath]

The amount of work and detail you put into these is remarkable. I would love to see George stumble upon a town with a curious store about to open. Something like: "Fondest Wish."

[@JustToSaveYou]

This might be the best adaptation of IT.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

That's very kind of you!

[@tracycraft2971]

Absolutely!!

[@Viceace70]

This Derry series is great . I hope it continues up to the insomnia era as Ralph Roberts is probably my favourite Stephen King character.

[@JuvyThaKid]

My favourite podcast host! Always brave in the face of such strange events! I remember reading this after The Shining, when I was younger, and getting so excited about Dick Hallorann making an appearance. Then the fire happened, and I felt so sad for the people in there. That moment stuck with me for a while after for some reason.

[@robertdochter277]

I love how this ongoing story is slowly interconnecting characters, locations, and monsters. It is truly feeling like Sai King's macroverse! Well done!

[@falloutfreak111]

The fact that your teacher was jack torrence was crazy! I love the intricate and interwoven details!!

[@thing_under_the_stairs]

There's a Strange Resorts video about that...

[@Lizardsbreathnails]

I finished reading “Fairy Tale”, it was so good!

[@MrUndersolo]

I just finished "Holly". I need to read the whole Hodges trilogy.

[@thing_under_the_stairs]

@@MrUndersolo You'll love it, and it will probably break your heart too. Have you read "The Outsider"? Holly really comes into her own in that one, imho. I still need to read "Holly", and I'm looking forward to hanging out with her some more!

[@josebro352]

I want to read that so bad. A friend of mine said it was so good!! He said it was sorta like The Talisman. Was it?

[@MDFMKisKMFDM]

Your podcasts are brilliant, this one in particular captured the horror and imagination of the very first time i ever read 'IT" waaaaaaaaaaay back in the late 80's..... the dripping tap and the way you described the bird sent shivers..... I'm addicted to your page..... keep em coming

[@TSHHVA24]

That was so much fun! It's so well made and by the end I was all kinds of creeped out. For me Derry and Pennywise are King's greatest creations, and this is an excellent exploration of that. Can't wait to see what Hatfield finds in the sewers.

[@krishaskin8809]

The clown face in the blackness was so subtle. Creepy!!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@snackbarqueen]

“ What’s up with this town ? “ ….Me. Hatfield, I’m not sure you really want to know 🤡🤡🤡 🎈🎈🎈10:20 love the song in the background, too PERFECT 😆🤣😆🤣🤡🎈 …… that ending scared the shit out of me….. 😳 ….DO NOT GO INTO THE SEWER GEORGE !

[@michaelsmyth3935]

Crazy stuff. My Father was both a Military Heritage and Dixieland fan. Trunks of old newspapers crumbling with age. I guess the ink they were using then wasn't meant to last. Thank you for remembering.

[@SamIAm2000]

Reading the story of The Black Spot in the book, in context, Is horrendous but it's 100 times worse hearing it out of context. Makes me realise that this kind of thing happened over and over with so many people just not giving a f*ck. You've done a great job telling the story it's just the subject has me feeling sick to my stomach

[@BecomingBoundless]

I wonder if IT will appear as Jack Torrance to George. This was a spooky episode. Glad I watched it in the dark.

[@kreuzritter]

Hey George, I don't know if this is in your wheelhouse, but, if you feel up for a road trip after Derry, there's a kind of unusual American cryptid you might be interested in. A red & white 1958 Plymouth Fury (unusual in itself, as the Fury apparently never came in those colors). The thing is, it's kind of like the Derry Clown, where it turns up in the oddest places, usually in and around some tragedy. Among the sightings was that it was IN Derry, the night of the '85 storm.

[@troesler81]

I do hope our guide eventually gets out to Haven.

[@josebro352]

And stops by Bobbi Anderson's farm!!

[@redrasegarden]

Bit random, but I came home from Alaska at just the right time

[@Dumpsterfiregrace]

21:32 Out. Get Out of the tub!!!! No. No no no Time to run. Now is good!!

[@Dumpsterfiregrace]

Jump scare?? 🥴☠️ I'm fine really ....😳

[@HobGungan]

Was saying that before he even went in there.

[@haymaker710]

I love all the subtle references

[@LawnXMowerXGaming]

So fucking cool that the shining and it are canonically connected. I knew about the dark tower multiverse thing but I had no idea that Dick Halloran went to the same Derry that Pennywise made his hunting grounds. I bet being in Derry made Dick incredibly uneasy

[@mattsmoviemagic8123]

Whoa . . . The Final Part Had Me Looking Over My Shoulder. Job Well Done.

[@mjkittie]

Very interesting and creative!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you so much :)

[@BLI777]

Brilliant. Just brilliant. You are an incredibly talented story teller.

[@FrithonaHrududu02127]

Oh sweet, i love this. DIck Halloran is one of my favorite sk lesser characters. I especially loved how he got fleshed out in Dr. Sleep, the Charlie Manx crossover was AWESOME. And idk why youre eating ben and Jerry's in Maine. Go get sime Johns ice cream factory or wild cow. Level up.

[@Dumpsterfiregrace]

8:58 Oh bless! Rest in Peace Mr Hollaran. 💙🙏

[@SingingSealRiana]

... Well only the movie killed him

[@Dumpsterfiregrace]

@SingingSealRiana True, but the actor passed away as well.

[@lymarie1974]

Love every minute ❤

[@zedorian6547]

Oh no….I was worried that George would be going to wind up in the sewers by the time he left Derry……George’s don’t do well when it comes to Derry’s sewer system!

[@daniellewillis2767]

Deep dive into Patrick Hockstedder? Scariest person in all of King's work bar none. Surely there was an investigation into his brothers death, some concerned write ups from teachers, missing pet posters...

[@thing_under_the_stairs]

But back in the 50's, who would ever suspect an innocent child? 🥺

[@JuvyThaKid]

We need a way to listen to Don't Go Clowning Around and the song from the last episode!

[@shadesofsoulproductions2924]

When will The Black Spot of King's Derry air? What? There's a Black Spot on King's derriere?

[@Margatatials]

George clearly has a shine, and some terrible things have happened in those drains

[@tracycraft2546]

Finally what I've been waiting for! Drum roll please, Mr. DIck Halaran!!❤❤

[@seanduncan3958]

This is a wonderufl performance and super-entertaining. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@Dumpsterfiregrace]

An absolutely heartbreaking time in history. Never again. 💙🙏

[@GlitterFlame89]

These are AMAZING, cant wait for more! Also, no WAY would I be going down into a sewer after hearing that!

[@KayeHalliwell]

What the flashlight indeed. I was sure the Pennywise voice was going to use our modern journalist’s name for the extra creep factor and to further lure him in.

[@tyler655]

This was really good, you should do some videos on the book The Institute by Stephen King, it's kinda like a better version of his book firestarter

[@ericwhite1942]

These are so spooky. I can't believe no one though about doing stuff like this before. Plz keep these coming

[@JKPippa]

I love the formats of this channel! They're such a great way to introduce people to Stephen King's writing and it allows old fan to experience the stories in a different way. Keep up the great work! You're very creative.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thanks so much! More Stephen King videos are on the way!

[@Lizardsbreathnails]

So excited!

[@christopherhickey5464]

The tapes are the sound of Todash.

[@shadowbarkspawn5711]

The Derry and shining connection was awesome. It has great Stephen king mythos vibes to it. I think the author would approve.

[@OniLordMiki]

One of the more amusing aspects of this series is George's nonplussed reactions to all the supernatural occurrences caused by (presumably) Pennywise Jr. I do hope he manages to survive it though. Hope the Strange Resort podcast won't need a new host by the time this is over. (I'm a little late, but the most striking visual I remember of George Hatfield is the dream Jack had of him at the Overlook. I wonder if that was ever addressed here at some point. Either way, it's funny how circumstances find him investigating a bathtub.

[@stevekoscick904]

Great job. I love the work you put into this.

[@ShortStacks7oz]

Amazing as always!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lauraholmes2402]

Dick Halloran, huh? Nice connection

[@nikiluparelli]

My favorite channel on KZbin, you are amazing

[@scottielise]

Okay, for real. Your work is STELLAR!! I was actually terrified. Your use of this podcast-style to ratchet up the tension is incredible! The Man himself would be thrilled, I think (and I sincerely hope he'd watching).

[@beeplk7290]

Yeah, "WHAT THE F-F-F-F" would be my response to that, too. >_>;;;;

[@Dumpsterfiregrace]

19:00 Maturin ❤

[@chanvalentine8283]

Thanks for the upload. I truly enjoy these takes.

[@pearcegreatesteverleftback03]

Who’d have thought that Mr Ohalloran knew Mike Hanson’s father 😎👍🏻

[@Dumpsterfiregrace]

16:22 The crab ragoons there totally rock!

[@Black.Light.193]

😂

[@shannonkey9926]

I love this channel your voice is perfect. Please do The Sundog ❤

[@BigLittleBlue95]

Not me watching this with the phone very very far away while the powers out in the bathroom

[@malikshabazz2065]

this channel rules! keep up the great work! :-)

[@00vie80]

This channel was exactly what i wanted like 12 years ago. Seeing makes so much serotonin for me! Thanks George, and i really hope that head injury isnt serious

[@jalkor87]

This got creepy as fuck this is one of my favourite serials

[@nathannewman3968]

Catching this late, but super excited!

[@theshenpartei]

I’m beginning to believe there is something wrong with derry. Mike Hanlon was on to something.

[@GredelsRage]

Make sure there are no fingers in the drain. It can get weird.

[@incongruentgames]

These just keep getting better and better. Keep up the great work! Thankee-Sai! :)

[@Amy-r1s]

Nice job, looking forward to more!

[@tracycraft2546]

Omg!! This really freaked me out!! Again, an amazing episode in our book club experience!!

[@agentofentertainment1361]

Holy sh*t.

[@bobbykeniston7240]

Again, I can't tell you enough how much fun I am having with this channel. So impressed with the detail. As a Maine boy, Stephen King was everything... Derry is his stand-in for Bangor, of course (nice shot of his house, by the way)... The Jade of the Orient being the Oriental Jade (which I've been to, but not for a long long time). Love how you are weaving so many things together so cleverly. And the voice performances are excellent. I couldn't speak for Mr. King--- I've only ever met him the one time I told you about--- but I would like to think he would get a kick out of this series. After all, he's always been encouraging with independent adaptations of his work, what with the dollar films for his short stories (which I think has discontinued now, but was active for years). It's amazing how much King has mattered to my life growing up here, from "Christine" being the first "grown up" book I ever read, to seeing him all the time in bookstores and finally actually speaking to him, to almost being an extra in the "Langoliers" TV movie (alas, I couldn't film on the day, but a friend of mine is in it), to getting into huge arguments with literary snobs in college who were always putting him down... yeah, King casts a pretty big shadow.

[@rhondastolle1550]

Arright, listened at at 2 AM with all the little hairs on the back of my neck standing up. Great job!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

LOL, sleep tight!

[@rhondastolle1550]

@@stephenkingbookclub1054 Yeah, big smoochies, you charmer!

[@CrashHell]

Jesus Christ dude! No sleep for me tonight!

[@andydavies5879]

That was brilliant, and very clever. Loved the dripping tap! Thank you Georgie

[@janbailey263]

I went to Derry High School.. only it was in Pennsylvania! I would have loved to have gone to the one in Maine! 🫣

[@chadhoy7489]

Derry Township Hershey PA

[@abellabarbie]

The writer or writers who create this are amazing.

[@Crazy_Talk96]

Well said brother

[@Bastion83]

I very much hope there's more to this. I've been a fan of the story of IT since I first saw the 1990 telling, and later when I read the book. I know some of this lore, but not all of it, and the way you have presented this information in these videos just give it a different feel. Amazing work. As I said, hope to see more. Have a great one, and don't take any balloons!

[@TomMSTie1138]

Bravo for the Tim Curry laugh!

[@wynbock]

#17 LIKE!🦋 8:24PM 08/31/24🎃👻🧙‍♀️

[@Neurodiperfluouspolarific]

Cool..

[@LaughnCry27]

I ❤ these Keep up the good work!!!

[@bluntmcbeefcake]

Always love these trips to strange resorts. Great job.

[@Schone23666]

So....sure you don't believe in ghosts, Georgie-Boy...? BEEP, BEEP, BEEP!!!

[@Justindedwards215]

Jesus I love this channel and this series and everything here!!!! Please please keep up the AMAZING work and I cantvwait for more...amazing and unique channel..so refreshing!!!