'Salem's Lot Formats: TV Miniseries / VHS / DVD / Made-for-TV Movie First Aired (US): November 17th, 1979 Channel: CBS
Synopsis:
Author Ben Mears (David Soul) returns to ‘Salem's Lot to write a book about a house, known as Marsten House, that has haunted him since childhood. It is currently being occupied by antique dealer, Richard Straker (James Mason) and his mysterious business partner, Kurt Barlow (Reggie Nalder). As the town’s inhabitants one-by-one begin to die and return as vampires, Mears convinces a small group of believers, to combat the undead. The cast includes Bonnie Bedelia as Susan Norton, James Gallery as Father Donald Callahan and Lance Kerwin as Mark Petrie.
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Posted By: Tmac - 08/12/2009 - 11:37 AM EST
This original still creeps me out. LOVE IT!
Posted By: DCW - 03/31/2009 - 1:55 AM EST
I'm a writer. I've always adored the book as well as the movies. David soul and lance kerwin are incredible, and will always be etched in my memories of classic horror.When needed, I still read the novel--now falling apart with no cover. DCW
Posted By: Fran G. - 12/29/2008 - 10:24 PM EST
Great movie's Tobe Hooper, with a few notable players, including James Mason and David Soul. The best thing about this book is the plot of the novel by King and the atmosphere of the tv series ...
Posted By: Francis Sookraj - 10/22/2008 - 10:53 PM EST
Salem's Lot is a fantastic book and the tv seris is brilliant, Really scary and true faithful to the book. When I watched it when I was a kid, I was so scared I made crucifixs , and put it by my bed.
Posted By: Ajfromuk - 08/21/2008 - 2:26 PM EST
This show aired one year before I was born, but I do remember seeing this as a kid and being truly terrified! The vampire is the best design ever and his silence through-out adds to his power! Excellent adaptation of a truly classic book. Read and watch this version!
