Salem’s Lot Series Episode 4

Stephen King’s 1975 vampire novel Salem’s Lot won’t stay dead, coming back for a fourth time as a 2024 feature film exclusively on Max. So why did the studio lock this new effort from producer James Wan (The Conjuring) and writer/director Gary Dauberman (It Chapters 1 & 2) in a crypt for three years before exposing it to the light of day? And would they have more luck changing the title and peddling it as a remake of The Sandlot, given how much focus is put on 11-year-old boys at play?  Listen Now to learn if the end results are Pennywise or dollar foolish.

Salem’s Lot Series Episode 3

When the first TV miniseries based on ‘Salems Lot came out in 1979, Stephen King was an up-and-coming author. His novels had become bestsellers based on the popularity of Brian DePalma’s film Carrie, but he was not the brand name he would become. As such, the TV version of Salem’s Lot ended with middling ratings. But by 2004, the author had not only been crowned the King of horror, but he was also the monarch of miniseries, with The Stand, It, and others giving big ratings to networks. As such, as the 30th anniversary of ‘Salem’s Lot’s publication approached, another miniseries was made. Starring The Stand’s Rob Lowe, as well as Donald Sutherland and Rutger Hauer, does this adaptation provide more frights than the original? Listen to Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob’s review to find out!

Salem’s Lot Series Episode 2

A Return to Salem’s Lot has a town called Salem’s Lot and vampires. Beyond that, this direct-to-video release has no ties to Tobe Hooper’s 1979 TV mini-series or Stephen King’s original novel. But helmed by the director of The Stuff and It’s Alive, is this 80s film a fun time? Listen to Arnie, Jakob, and Stuart’s review to find out.

Salem’s Lot Series Episode 1

When Carrie came out in 1976, Stephen King was an unknown author, but after the success of Brian DePalma’s film, the author was put in the spotlight. His older books became paperback bestsellers, and his new books topped the hardcover charts. So expectations were high in 1979 when ‘Salem’s Lot, the second adaptation of King’s work, hit screens. But rather than being in movie theaters, King’s 1976 vampire novel was produced as a television mini-series. With horror master Tobe Hooper directing, could this small-screen film live up to the quality of big-screen King horror? Listen to find out