STRANGE RESORT: "Sometimes They Come Back"

#stephenking #horrorstories
Welcome back to the Stephen King Book Club… today we are exploring King’s short story “Sometimes They Come Back” featured in his collection NIGHT SHIFT.
One of my favorite things to do as a Constant reader is to wonder what happens after a story… and I have definitely wondered what happens after the end of “Sometimes They Come Back”
So, I decided to send our investigative reporter / ghost-hunter George Hatfield to see what he could find about Mr. Jim Norman and his students at Harold Davis High School… including three hoodlums named Vincent Corey, David Garcia, and Robert Lawson.
No surprise… Things get diabolical… and things definitely come back.
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[@aliasfakename3159]

Usually, ghosts come back because they have good unfinished business (they need to reveal their murderer, tell someone where the money is hidden, they have to look out for someone). The bullies come back specifically because they didn't get to kill the protagonist. It's like they petitioned Satan and said "Sir, we didn't get a chance to wreak as much havoc as we could. Can we go back?" and the rest is history.

[@lymarie1974]

Well said , never thought about it that way.

[@agentofentertainment1361]

Has anyone told George about room 1408. I hear it’s a killer room.

[@YesterdaysNews]

I think George should visit the Gates Falls textile mill for his next episode. Heard they had a legendary rodent problem back in the day...

[@SugarTits716]

And a massive fire that killed many workers!! Kingdom Hospital ended up being built directly on top of the old Gates Falls Mill, in fact 😉

[@Schone23666]

@@SugarTits716 Wasn't that actually the Gates Falls Mill in Lewiston, Maine?

[@Schone23666]

I also heard it's under new management...but many of those folks still work the graveyard shift. They just keep goin' on doin' what they were doin'. Yeah.

[@boldbearings]

Bunch of Derry historians in here. 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@beeplk7290]

"George Hatfield", eh? Glad to see you recovered after the beating that crazy professor gave you at school. Terrible temper, glad they fired him. Not still slashing tires, are you?

[@Schone23666]

It seems Georgie boy came somewhat prepared for Room 33, but he forgot two other things: Some vials of blessed salt for a protection circle, and more blessed salt loaded into a 12-gauge shotgun. Learned that trick from two rather "entrepreneurial" monster hunters. (Don't ask...)

[@snackbarqueen]

Sam and Dean taught you didn’t they ? 😁 me too !

[@jbirdpacha]

Why has this channel not blown up??? This is amazingly cool. More please

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

I'll keep 'em coming... :)

[@resmancshakur8153]

This channel deserve millions subs and views....

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Very kind of you to say :)

[@drradon]

100%

[@headcreeps5738]

I didn’t know Ponyboy and the rest of the Greasers were mixed up in all this?🤔

[@katkenobi6765]

Better hope Darry doesn’t find out. He doesn’t like it when Ponyboy gets into trouble.

[@toddaulner5393]

I just watched The Outsiders last night.

[@devinpaul9026]

They was doin' it for Johnny, man!

[@Donathon-qx8kq]

Good... very good 👍

[@acurry2323]

Stay Golden yall

[@eshaanreza832]

I like the thumbnail! You actually managed to capture what they look like in the short story.

[@fishjones4618]

George should take a trip to the big city. Manhattan. And stay at one of its finer hotels. The Dolphin for example. The manager, Mr Olin, is very accommodating

[@SugarTits716]

George should definitely ask for room 1408...I hear it's quite...unique

[@inkyjill]

I cannot WAIT until he visits the Dolphin!

[@trackerjacker0013]

That was really cool. Otherworldly as a point of fact. You should do one on the losers club, or go darker, Henry Bowers and his bunch. Lifer subscriber as of now.😂❤🎉

[@Pieternel2002]

I love this sequel to the Stephen King story. I hope you will make many more. You have so much talent!

[@askadvice]

Which is the 1st pt? 🙄

[@aimeem]

@@askadvice Stephen King's short story "Sometimes They Come Back" like it says in the title

[@askadvice]

@@aimeem thank you 😁👍

[@rljpdx]

Did you write this? Whether or not it's a GREAT story and I'm glad I've heard it. This beats the pants off anything called a creepypasta. Thanks for the scare!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Stephen King wrote the story "Sometimes They Come Back" -- and I wrote the script for this video, which is basically a re-telling / re-interpretation of the events from King's story. Thanks so much for watching!

[@MuertaNox]

Just binged the whole Strange Resort series of yours. I love what you're doing with these, and they've earned a 'subscribe'. You've really given George the luck of the devil to survive so far, and I can't wait to see where he goes next.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Glad you like them! We just sent poor George Hatfield out on another mission... and he should be featured in our next video... assumes he lives to tell the tale!

[@MrUndersolo]

I remember the original story, and this is a fantastic counterpart to it! And I loved to see the toddler SK here (8:50)!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Nicely done, I'm glad you noticed the old family photo. Anytime I read an SK story with brothers, I think about the real-life antics of young Stephen and his older brother David.

[@moth2542]

ohhh i loved this so much!! you're releasing such consistently amazing content, i'm so impressed with your work ☺️

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

So glad to hear you're enjoying the channel. Hope to keep more videos coming. Keep your fingers crossed!

[@BeautifulEarthJa]

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[@azurephoenix9546]

Man, you are killing it! (Pun absolutely intended)

[@sleevelovecraft9513]

George keeps getting into Situations.

[@kezzykizzy5386]

Was about to listen to another one... But I'm a little scared😅 I'm subbed now though, so I'll be back❤

[@italia_Irish_Applachia]

New subscriber !!! Loving this channel !!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Yay! Thank you!

[@daniellewillis2767]

I just noticed the Lord of the Flies discussion photo, lol😅😅😅

[@Poeknow]

I love this story so much! Just the right amount of seriously creepy mixed with fascinating paranormal themes. You do such a great job of narrating. I can't wait to hear more!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you so much!

[@kezzykizzy5386]

You're such a freak 😂 I love it! ❤❤❤

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thanks 😅

[@fishjones4618]

There’s also a wonderful B&B in rural Maine George should check out. They repaired the holes in the roof from the last rainy season 🐸

[@So-Be-It_85949]

Evil Teacher hurts students

[@MissJ1972]

Ding dang can this guy tell a story!

[@cozicrochetco]

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[@johannadauria6478]

Gnomebody knows the trouble I've seen.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

LOL

[@CheziahKatt]

omg omg omg omg i livefd by mcminnamins high school and i LOVE IT. you can go drink the principles office. the swimming pool has been converted into a saltwater heated swimming pool

[@jacobhinojosa6462]

That’s interesting story and very scary where this old Harold Davis high school at ? And what’s place where Harold Davis high school at. I been reading Stephen King’s book and watching a movie about Jim Norman and three punks.

[@robertdochter277]

While I am enjoying all of your videos, the Strange Resort series are my favorites!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Glad you like them! They are a lot of fun to make, because it feels like the world of Stephen king is truly coming to life! :)

[@4817Indian]

Very well made. I loved the story and profound depth. 7 cent library fee.

[@BIGMANbrokmills]

You should narrate, on Audible. You are my favorite, and thats says a whole lot. Thanks man.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Wow, that's high praise indeed! Thank you!

[@redrasegarden]

He’s on audible? Neat for him.

[@louisakeen9316]

Brilliant! A thrilling riff on the original tale.

[@susiesnarey8442]

The Pentical also known as the pentegram is an ancient symbol of protection. The satanists borrowed this symbol as they did of others and have used it for their own devious ways. I really have enjoyed your podcasts .

[@jameskerr8091]

Really enjoyed this. Very spooky.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thanks you! If we can share a few chills then this channel is doing its job. :)

[@sarahhales1505]

I just keep wondering what would Sam and Dean do with this story.

[@CristinaGarcia-xx4gy]

That creepy ghost sound effect right at the very end suddenly made me regret having decided to watch this video while home alone in the middle of the night.

[@CarmeeCakes]

The visuals you pick to accompany the story are 💯

[@jeanniewenzlaff440]

I really enjoyed that!

[@Susieq26754]

Your content is literally soul draining.

[@snackbarqueen]

Brand new subscriber here 🤗 I’m a HUGE SK fan and I’m LOVING your channel ! I can’t wait to see if you do a video on 1408 George ! I don’t recommend it after what happened to Mike Enslin but if you do I’ll be here for it 😁👍🏻🥰

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

LOL,,We're worried if we send George there, we'll never get him back!

[@KS-PNW]

This was absolutely amazing! This series is incredible!!

[@TruthSurge]

lil too close to dat microphone, mah boi! Need to buy dat POP SQWEEEEN.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

LOL, I know! I'm very new to audio production (as I'm sure you can tell), but I'm in the process of getting better equipment... not to mention skills, knowledge, etc... :)

[@TruthSurge]

@@stephenkingbookclub1054 Well, it's pretty good except the occasional plosive. I listened to one or two of your readings. I've got two pop screens on my mics and I still occasionally get too much low end BOOM when I do a P sound and I have to edit it and apply some eq to JUST the P and lower around say 100 hz by like 10 db to get rid of that one BOOF sound. Luckily, it doesn't happen that often. Also, do you listen back to your entire read with headphones or good monitors? Maybe it's not financially feasible to listen back and edit? I always do that which doubles the time it takes me but I like to deliver a clean file with no pops, clicks, booms, etc. May I ask... how did you land this gig? From some agency or through a pay-to-play site? Just curious. Keep rockin!

[@CharmedLocks]

Wow...this commentary really made me wanna go back n read the book!

[@brianrunyon266]

I wonder if anyone's told George about the Mercedes Killer, ad the private investigator who caught him, Holly something.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

If he ever gets out of Derry, we'll send George out to Bridgton, Ohio to investigate!

[@tracycraft2971]

Wow! This was really incredible! Thank you!! Such a talented story teller!!❤

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Glad you are enjoying the Strange Resort series... it's my personal favorite :)

[@toddlinder-flowman6687]

Very well done!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Liz-zu6sc]

Nice photo from the Outsiders.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Those Greasers! Always getting into trouble!

[@Leen713]

Dude you are a great narrator! This was great.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you so much!

[@AmityvilleFan]

Always bring cameras.

[@MuckyPup115]

21:24 That’s a pentacle not a pentagram. Pentagrams in a circle are pentacles.

[@Awelbeckk]

He didn't say it was a pentagram. He said it was a pentagram in circle. Which as you said is the definition of pentacle.

[@vertigo2894]

Why did they come back in the first place for them to have to be banished?

[@ddivincenzo1194]

Revenge. Bleach wasn't killed as he wasn't with the other three in the car. They show him as an older man.

[@The_Joker8000]

This video is great I love this the story of sometimes they come back is great one I love it you sir have earned yourself a new subscriber🃏

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thanks, @The_Joker8000 -- King wrote a terrific story... such a creepy concept (especially for anyone familiar with being bullied!) I haven't seen the movie version yet... I'll probably watch it in the not-too-distant future and do a review. Thanks for joining the channel!

[@BeautifulEarthJa]

Cartwheels!!!!

[@neowise6863]

Absolutely brilliant!! This is becoming my favourite sub! More please! Can you consider doing something with Dolans Cadillac? My all time favourite SK short story. Thank you

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Great suggestion! That's one of my favorites too... and there's so much potential!

[@neowise6863]

@@stephenkingbookclub1054 yes! Glad you love it too 👍🏼👍🏼 x

[@Awelbeckk]

I read the story a long time ago. Bleach didn't die with the others ???

[@ddivincenzo1194]

He wasn't in the car with them.

[@devinpaul9026]

Wasn't the movie car a '55 Chevy? I mean, it had some kind of special difference in classification I think, but it was pretty much a Bel-Air.

[@michaelsmyth3935]

25:00 protagonist should head to Innsmouth or Dunwhich, has the same level of doh most of HPs do.

[@solved-in-the-dark]

What's the Name of The book. I believe it was written by Stephen King. The book is about a detective Who gets calls from the same woman about A scratching noise in her closet Its been happening a couple of days now And as soon as they arrive, they start inspecting the house. No scratch marks and marks And they shrug it off to be a mouse Chewing her wood The detectives calmly leave Then hours later. they get the same call again. But This time, the old woman is sitting out On her front porch All of a mess, like with a rat nest for a hair The detectives inspect the House and find out the whole house has been trashed gunshot holes inside the closet, scratch marks, I think Blankens tossed over I. think the roof was shot up. I cannot remember much But the detectives calmly sit around the couch and ask her to explain what happened And as she does so, she says After the detectives left. the scratch marks continued When she goes to Investigate the sound herself, but not. there. No scratch marks, nothing And she strikes to believe it's in her head As soon as she goes off the bed The scratch monks continue. And she tries to ignore them and they just. grow louder Then she goes downstairs and they Are just getting Louder and louder And And finally, the scratch marks stopped. And the voice of her husband started to ask her to open the closet. This time, she didn't want to. The husband begged with her to open the closet But she still refused Then the voice changed from her husband to something else As she quickly grabs her shotgun, she loads up two shells and starts blasting holes in the Closet She quickly calls the detectives In the creatures says tonight She quickly. rushes outside, waiting for them. Detective felt bad for her. so they holler off to A hotel So she can rest They leave just to get a permission To take her to the senior home. As soon as they return to the hotel, there's a bunch of investigators looking around One of the detectives spot blood marks. Leading all the way to the closet.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

I'm guessing it's a short story... But I'm not sure it's by Stephen King... I've done a couple google searches based off of your description, and nothing definitive has turned up.

[@solved-in-the-dark]

@@stephenkingbookclub1054 I know I've been doing a bunch of Google searches too and ai I even tried looking underneath other author names but It hasn't shown up anywhere I thought it was by your youtube channel At first Then when I went to go search through all your videos, it wasn't there Either the video gotten took him down. or something

[@enerioffutt1881]

I don't know why, but hearing this one really creeped me out.

[@GlitterFlame89]

Excellent, I really love these follow-up skits!

[@2FRESH-4U]

I love that movie Alexis Arquette did the perfect job as the main villain

[@jenlebretton9878]

Thoroughly enjoyed. Great job!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Much appreciated!

[@dennisthornton4434]

No pics from the movie for this?

[@ddivincenzo1194]

All of the actors' photos are here. Look them up. Tim Matheson and the three young actors.

[@mac888spectral7]

A rare example of my liking the movie a little better than the novel or novella.

[@aliaperez7809]

Amazing how clueless some people are.....

[@chriswest8389]

Isn't a 33rd Mason the highest it goes?. And, the number 23, honorary 13.lower the 2 by 1 and you get 13. Add one to two, and you get 33. Oh, and let's not forget. 13 is 1 plus 3 equals 4, the number 13 in Asia .

[@chriswest8389]

Just one mo if U please. Halloween 31 is 13 backwards.

[@laetitiastrydom4470]

Listening to my 3rd episode and I'm definitely a fan.Well done 🎉

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thanks! Glad you found our Book Club!

[@disunique6107]

Nice mysterious story. I have watched it twice. But who's the actual killer ?? The pentagram was made by the narrator . But them who made it when James Norman got sick for the very first time ... ?

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Excellent questions... to learn the answers, read Stephen king's story: "Sometimes They Come Back."

[@disunique6107]

@@stephenkingbookclub1054 okay :)

[@damienstone5470]

Can you look into cycle of the werewolf next?

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

I keep getting requests for this... so I guess I better get on it! :)

[@violaine1]

Very cool!

[@christopherarmbruster6241]

Ķ c ni 😢

[@christopherarmbruster6241]

U got a great show

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you! I'm glad you found our channel :)

[@lynshively5980]

Good job