Stephen King is celebrating the release of the long-delayed adaptation ofSalem’s Lotwith an excited new post about the upcoming movie. Originally completing filming in 2022, theupcomingSalem’s Lotremakeis finally getting released on Max after multiple delays in its release schedule. While the movie was supposed to arrive in theaters, its continuous delayed release due to calendar shifts and the 2023 Hollywood strikes resulted in the movie going to streaming instead. However, it’s still highly-anticipated due to it being the first movie adaptation of the King novel, following two TV miniseries in 1979 and 2004.
Now,Kinghimself has posted about theSalem’s Lotremake, expressing excitement for the delayed adaptation by posing with a framed poster of the film.He can also be seen holding a small toy of Dracula, referencing how the original novel came from the idea of having the famous vampire arrive in America during the 20th century. Check out the celebratory image King posted below:
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Reviews forSalem’s Lothave been mixed, with some horror critics unhappy the movie embraces a less serious tone than King’s original novel. Others have disagreed with this assessment,finding the film to be a love letter to campy vampire movies, despite the contrasting tone it has when considered next to the original novel. Despite how different the movie is from the book, the author’s endorsement shows how much he enjoyed the film, indicating those expecting to have a fun, frightful time will get exactly what the movie is promising.
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Thecast ofSalem’s Lotis also a draw, with the characters in the core team made up of Ben Mears (Lewis Pullman), Susan Noton (Makenzie Leigh), Alfre Woodard (Dr. Cody), Mark Petrie (Jordan Preston Carter), and Father Callahan (John Benjamin Hickey).The talented actors have been praised by reviewers for helping elevate the movie, something else King is no doubt excited for the world to see. Because of this mixture of terrifying vampire storyline and strong performances, it appears the new adaptation will be a major success when it arrives on Max this week.
WhileSalem’s Lotwas never adapted into a movie, the 1987 filmAReturn to Salem’s Lotserved as an original sequel to the 1979 miniseries.
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Salem’s Lot
Cast
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.
