A new adaptation of Salem’s Lot is now set for release sometime next year. If you’re a fan of the novel or Tobe Hooper’s TV film, you will likely want to know more about the upcoming release. Here’s everything we know so far:
What is Salem’s Lot about?
Salem’s Lot follows writer Ben Mears who returns to his hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot to write a book about the ominous-looking Marsten House which has haunted him since childhood. The house was once the home of a serial killer and there are rumours that it contains an evil presence. These rumours turn out to be true but when Mears investigates, he discovers a vampire rather than a poltergeist is residing in the old house. This is bad enough but as several of the town’s residents have been turned into bloodsuckers by the house’s new owner, Mears has a battle on his hands as he tries to protect his hometown from the fast-growing army of vampires before more victims are claimed.
Who is directing Salem’s Lot?
Gary Dauberman is directing the new adaptation and if you are familiar with his work, you will know that he is no stranger to the horror genre. He previously directed possessed doll movie Annabelle Comes Home and provided the screenplays for The Nun and the two IT movies, so he certainly knows how to scare audiences.
When will Salem’s Lot be released?
The original release date for Salem’s Lot was September 9th, 2022 but it then got pushed back to April 21st 2023 because of COVID-related production delays. Unfortunately, the movie has recently been removed from the Warner Bros release schedule so we don’t know when it is likely to hit our screens. It has been speculated that it might debut on HBO Max rather than in theatres but wherever the movie might land, we hope we don’t have too long to wait before its release.
Who stars in Salem’s Lot?
Lewis Pullman (Top Gun: Maverick) is taking on the role of Ben Mears, the unfortunate writer whose life takes a dark turn when he returns to his hometown. Joining him is Makenzie Leigh as Mears’ love interest Susan Norton, Alfre Woodard as Dr. Cody, William Sadler as master vampire Barlow, and Pilou Asbæk as Richard Straker, Barlow’s mysterious assistant.
Will Salem’s Lot be any good?
It’s hard to say at this point as we haven’t seen any glimpses of the new movie. But with Gary Dauberman at the helm and with James Wan (Insidious, The Conjuring) as producer, two filmmakers who are very familiar with the horror genre, there is hope that this latest adaptation of King’s work will be a good one. Whether or not it will be as scary as the 1979 miniseries remains to be seen but as the source novel is suitably terrifying, there is a chance that we will suffer nightmares (for the right reasons) after the movie has been released.
Are there any other Stephen King movies coming our way?
If you’re a fan of the horror author, you will be glad to know that a number of new movies are in development. These include an adaptation of his latest work, Fairy Tale, which will be directed by Paul Greengrass; a second adaptation of Christine, which may be directed by Bryan Fuller; and an adaptation of the short story The Breathing Method which will be directed by The Black Phone’s Scott Derickson. The Boogeyman, The Regulators, Elevation, The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, and The Long Walk will also be joining the list of Stephen King movie adaptations at some point in the (hopefully) not-too-distant future. This is all we know for now but as soon as we get any more information about Salem’s Lot, we will update this page with the relevant details. Are you looking forward to Salem’s Lot? Which Stephen King movies and shows have given you nightmares? Let us know in the comments below.
