Differences Between The Novel and Radio Adaptation
Although the story's overall structure remains similar, several lines have been consolidated and/or simplified, in keeping with the much-shortened radio format (seven 30-minute broadcasts).
- Ralphie Glick's role is reduced
- Dud Rogers and the junkyard see only cursory mention (much of the Barlow/Dud Rogers dialogue having been rescripted into the Barlow/Larry Crockett death scene)
- Danny Glick's rise from the grave (and the death of Mike Ryerson) are now enabled/supervised by Barlow, who mesmerizes Ryerson and calls Danny forth
- Father Callahan and Dr. Cody become quick/willing vampire-hunters, with virtually no complaint or skepticism
- Mark Petrie uses shards of broken glass (rather than contortionist rope-tricks) to free himself from Straker's knots
- The entire narrative is framed by Ben Mears' confession to a Mexican priest (who periodically interrupts the retelling with specific questions)
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