Title: Salem’s Lot
MPA Rating: R
Director: Gary Dauberman
Starring: Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, Jordan Preston Carter
Runtime: 1 hr 54 mins

What It Is: Jerusalem’s Lot is a small town that author Ben (Pullman) returns to in search of inspiration for his next book. However, something sinister begins to unfold in the quiet town. A bloodthirsty vampire is on the loose, preying on its citizens—and he’s starting with the children.

As more townsfolk fall under the vampire’s dark influence, Ben must join forces with the remaining unturned residents to fight back against the evil lord of darkness.

What We Think: There have been countless remakes of older works. After It, a remake of the early 1990s horror miniseries, now we get a reimagining of the 1979 miniseries. At this point, it all feels a bit silly—do we really need these?

This remake sticks too closely to the original, even mimicking its aesthetic choices. Dauberman, better known as a writer, adapts Stephen King’s novel here in a very straightforward way. Unfortunately, the characterization often veers into outright stupidity, with each decision more baffling than the last.

Visually, there are some intriguing moments. A few scenes sparkle with striking colors, and the overall saturated look works well. But aesthetics were never going to be the main issue. Ultimately, the film’s direction falls short of what the story truly needs.

Our Grade: C-, The very definition of “mid.” Please stop remaking Stephen King projects that have already been adapted. I get it—King’s writing is fantastic, and his storytelling is top-tier—but I’m begging you, let them be. And if you absolutely must remake them, at least put in the effort to do it well.

This feels half-assed. Lewis Pullman is doing his best as the story’s hero, but even his charisma can’t save this lackluster script and the unfocused direction. Sadly, this one is a clear skip.

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