Gary Dauberman, a writer on theItfilms, took over as the director for the new movie.

Ben and other townsfolk notice the chain of mysterious deaths happening in town, realizing that vampires are about.

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He states on multiple occasions thathe’s there to discover himself and do some soul-searching.

Another crucial aspect of Ben’s arc is the character Mark, who he essentially adopts at the end.

Seeing Mark allows Ben to reflect on his own childhood.

Ben in Salem’s Lot 2024

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What Happens To Jerusalem’s Lot In Salem’s Lot Ending - Is Anyone Else Alive?

The film suggests that Jerusalem’s Lot was dead before Barlow got there.

I should be run over by a hansom crossing the street!"

Alexander Ward as Kurt Barlow snarling with blood on his mouth in Salem’s Lot 2024

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.

Firstly, the origin story for Ben Mears is quite different.

This is crucial to knowing that the home and town are haunted.

Then, they return to Jerusalem’s Lot after a year to eliminate more vampires.

Ben Mears alone in the road in Salem’s Lot

2024’sSalem’s Lotmovie uses horror asa metaphor for societal decline in small-town life.

Vampires pray on Jerusalem’s Lot because the town already suffers from evil created by humanity.

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Makenzie Leigh looks on expectantly  in Salem’s Lot

A female vampire under a shroud shows her teeth in Salem’s Lot 2024

Salem’s Lot characters looking up at the Marsten House

Susan Norton in Salem’s Lot holding Ben’s book

Salem’s Lot cast looking up at Barlow’s house

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