The upcoming adaptation of certainly one of Stephen King‘s most iconic novels simply bought an thrilling new look. Max has unveiled the primary trailer for Salem’s Lot, the horror movie based mostly on the novel of the identical title. The Max Original Film comes from the creators of The Conjuring Universe, and the producers of IT, and has been touted as one of the crucial anticipated horror movies of the 12 months. Salem’s Lot was additionally produced as a TV miniseries in 2004, which options two episodes, roughly an hour and a half lengthy every, with Rob Lowe, Andrew Braugher, and the late Donald Sutherland all in main roles. The two-part collection was reasonably well-received by critics at 68% on Rotten Tomatoes, however audiences have been a tad harsher, reviewing it at a 49% rating.

2024’s Salem’s Lot has additionally assembled a commendable solid to carry King’s novel to life, albeit maybe missing the identical star energy because the 2004 iteration. Lewis Pullman, greatest identified for his position as Bob alongside Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick, has been tapped to play Ben Mears, who Lowe beforehand portrayed. Bill Camp will fill the late Braugher’s sneakers as Matthew Burke, contemporary off his position as Raymond Horgan in Presumed Innocent, Jake Gyllenhaal‘s Apple TV+ collection that is been dominating streaming charts. Others who’re confirmed to star in Salem’s Lot on Max are Spencer Treat Clark (Gladiator), William Sadler (The Shawshank Redemption), and Makenzie Leigh (Gotham). Gary Dauberman wrote the movie after most lately writing IT Chapter Two and The Nun 2, and also will make his second directorial effort on Salem’s Lot, after beforehand solely directing Annabelle Comes Home.

What Else Is There To Watch on Max within the Meantime?

Before the subsequent adaptation of Salem’s Lot premiers on Max on October 3, there’s loads to stream on the platform to maintain you occupied. Kevin Costner‘s Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 has jumped to the highest of the Max streaming charts, with the Ridley Scott-directed and Matt Damon-starring area epic, The Martian, at present sitting within the #2 spot. Other notable initiatives to fill out the remainder of the Max high 10 are The Boy and the Heron, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, and Need for Speed.

Salem’s Lot premieres on Max on October 3. Check out the brand new trailer above and keep tuned to Collider for future updates and protection of the movie.

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