Kurt Barlow

Kurt Barlow is the main antagonist of ''Salem's Lot. ''He was a  master vampire who terrorized the small town of Salem's Lot.

He is a very old vampire who has laid claim to predating Christianity itself (making him ancient). Kurt Barlow was altered significantly in his appearance in the 1979 miniseries adaptation - as he is depicted as mute and more closely resembles Count Orlok.

In the 1979 miniseries adaptation, he was portrayed by the late Reggie Nalder. In the 2004 miniseries, he was portrayed by the late Rutger Hauer, who also played Roy Batty in Blade Runner. In the 1995 BBC radio adaptation, he was voiced by Doug Bradley, who also played Pinhead in the Hellraiser film series.

Full Name
Unknown

Alias
Kurt Barlow

Dr. Kurt Barlow Kurt Breichen

Origin
Salem’s Lot

Occupation
Lord of vampires

Nobleman Antiquarian

Powers/Skills
Mesmerizing influence

Complete night vision Sperhuman strenght Dark magic Above-average intelligence Wealth

Hobby
Feeding on the blood of the living.

Resting in his coffin. Abducting people to feed himself.

Goals
Move to Salem’s Lot, Maine, to expand his hunting grounds  (succeeded).

Crimes
Abductions

Serial murders Turning men and women to vampire thralls Brainwashing

Type of Villain
Vampire Lord