Salem adapted from Stephen King: first photos of the film

A new version of the novel “Salem's Lot” (1975), which will be released in streaming on the Max platform.

This is a project that carries James Wan for over 5 years! This time, Salem's Lotadaptation of the horror novel Salem (from 1975) signed Stephen Kingwill indeed reach us. The film, directed by Gary Dauberman (Annabelle) will not be released in theaters as originally planned. A 2022 release was mentioned at the time, then it was postponed to 2023 after the merger of New Line and Warner Bros. studios with Discovery Inc… before being canceled. The film was almost dumped like Batgirl Or Coyote vs Acme. But ultimately, it is the Max platform that will broadcast Salem streaming on our small screens.

The first photos are here (via Vanity Fair) and show a brief glimpse of what will be a “modern reinvention” of Salem's Lot. Expected release next October.

The story of a writer's return to his childhood home, which has been invaded by a terrifying vampire.Author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem's Lot in search of inspiration for his next book, only to find his hometown prey to a bloodthirsty vampire.” announces the synopsis.

Lewis Pullman (Outer Range) will play Ben Mears opposite Alfre Woodard And Makenzie Leigh.