**This week we have a look at the 2024 film Salem’s Lot. This is Episode #444! 'Salem's Lot is a 2024 American supernatural horror film) written and directed by Gary Dauberman), based on the 1975 novel) by Stephen King). The film stars Lewis Pullman), Makenzie Leigh), Alfre Woodard), John Benjamin Hickey), Bill Camp), Jordan Preston Carter, Nicholas Crovetti, Spencer Treat Clark), William Sadler), and Pilou Asbæk). It is the first feature film adaptation of the book, preceded by miniseries versions from 1979) and 2004). The plot centers on a writer who returns to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lot) in search of inspiration, only to discover the presence of a vampire). The film was announced in 2019 and shot in 2021, with additional photography in 2022. The film's release was delayed multiple times.'Salem's Lot had its world premiere as the opening film at the Beyond Fest) on September 25, 2024, and was released on Max) on October 3, 2024. The film received mixed reviews from critics.**Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support).
