It was only King’s second published novel, released in 1975.
As good and scary asSalem’s Lot’s Barlowis, the story has never been adapted definitively.
Here is each adaptation ofSalem’s Lotranked from worst to best.
If the execution had been better, there might have been something genuinely unique in the film.
A Return to Salem’s Lotfeels like a big missed opportunity…
Unfortunately, the poor acting, wonky effects, and mismatched tone sink any tension.
Even the direction feels amateurish and without the distinct flourish, Cohen brought to his other work.
At times,Salem’s Lothas flashes of artistic brillianceor creative direction that elevate the material.
This costs some of the rich character texture that made other versions of the story so compelling.
Salem’s Lot is a 2024 remake of the movie of the same name released in 1979. The latest adaptation of Stephen King’s 1975 novel stars Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, and Bill Camp, with Gary Dauberman writing and directing the Max original film. The plot revolves around a writer who discovers a vampire in his hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot upon returning home for inspiration.
This is a flaw that becomes less pronounced over the film, however.
The second half picks up the pace.
Gary Dauberman’sSalem’s Lotis now streaming on Max.
While 2024’sSalem’s Lotisn’t necessarily bad, it isn’t good enough to really stand out.
A TV miniseries starring Rob Lowe as Ben, the 2004 version benefits from the longer run-time.
This also helps with the underlying tone of dread that permeates through the town.
Salem’s Lot is a 2024 remake of the movie of the same name released in 1979. The latest adaptation of Stephen King’s 1975 novel stars Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, and Bill Camp, with Gary Dauberman writing and directing the Max original film. The plot revolves around a writer who discovers a vampire in his hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot upon returning home for inspiration.
The expanded run-time makes room for plenty of strong character beats, without overstaying its welcome asChapelwaiteeventually did.
More than anything, this version ofSalem’s Lotis the scariest version of the story brought to screen.
Hooper’s approach benefits from a purposefully unnatural take on vampire mythology that is innately unsettling and frightening.
Hooper’sSalem’s Lotnever holds back on the unwordly qualities of Barlow.
Salem’s Lot is a horror film based on Stephen King’s 1975 novel.
Upon discovering the truth, the vampires ask Joe to write a bible for them.
A sequel to Salem’s Lot, the film follows Joe Weber and his son as they visit a town secretly inhabited by vampires. Upon discovering the truth, the vampires ask Joe to write a bible for them.
Author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot to find inspiration for his next book, only to discover that the town is being terrorized by vampires. The enigmatic antique dealer Richard Straker and his unseen partner, the ancient vampire Kurt Barlow, have taken up residence in the sinister Marsten House. As townspeople begin to vanish and reappear as bloodthirsty creatures, Ben joins forces with a small group of allies, including Susan Norton, high school teacher Matt Burke, and young Mark Petrie, to combat the growing vampire menace.
Set in the 1850s, Chapelwaite follows Captain Charles Boone as he relocates his family to his ancestral home in the small town of Preacher’s Corners. The series explores themes of family secrets, supernatural occurrences, and the dark past haunting both the Boone family and the community.
