Salem's Lot 2023 - What happened?

[@todddmtt]

The beauty of the original SALEM'S LOT was the basic effects that were effectively used on a limited budget film($4,000,000). Not gory, but psychologically terrifying.

[@DannyEverything101]

Right, it was done simply, but very effectively.

[@Christian_Ada1]

I'm agreeing with you both

[@maryharvey6909]

Loved it

[@TheHeesom]

The original can never be beaten as it was simply and perfectly timed. Visually etched in my memory.

[@lisajoyce6803]

The original rocked 2004 sucked and know Lance Kerwin was still alive when this was done but I wonder if it has anything to do with Lance kerning death like is the family saying something about his character mark

[@scottyk329]

50 yrs old and when I first saw this film as a kid and everytime since (too many to count), Still the most terrifying and nightmare inducing movie I've ever seen. Fingers crossed the new version is released and Barlow is the "79" version.

[@DannyEverything101]

Absolutely! It was so well done. I'm with you, I hope the new one captures the fear of the first film and the book.

[@mikemcconville2495]

Maybe a combination of Nosferatu and a talking Barlow?

[@JulieHannah-lg7fy]

Me too

[@alblack3425]

"Salem's Lot" is/was/still an AWESOME book along with short story aftermath that takes place three years after Salem's Lot "One for the Road."

[@michaelhawk6077]

I hope they keep that gauzy dream-like quality of the original. It had an undeniable sense of heaviness throughout thats hard to come by in newer movies.

[@DannyEverything101]

Absolutely right!

[@Christian_Ada1]

​@sammy p well said

[@mattgravel6175]

The one part in the book that I would love to see on screen, is the actual fate of Cully and Bonnie Sawyer. So dark and haunting in the book.

[@DannyEverything101]

Seriously! That would be amazing.

[@geslinam9703]

I read the book in middle school, right after it came out. (Wish I’d held into that first edition hardback!) I think I read it again after the 79 movie, and just picked up the paperback today at Barnes & Noble. Don’t remember what happened to Cully and Bonnie….but I think I’m going to get cozy on the sofa with my fleece blanky and some hot tea and enjoy it all over again. There is a vampire story written a long time ago, it’s called “Mrs Amsworth” (EF Beson, 1920s) about a little English country village that becomes infected with vampires, and there are some window scenes with the vampire….I wonder if King was inspired by that story?

[@johnbleakley4125]

In the novel bonnie becomes a vampire and goes after Cully. Would love to see that scene in the new movie but no boom - boom Bonnie in the new movie, it seems. And no Cully either.

[@billmcveigh5875]

I've always wanted an old yellow Jeep with a driver door that didn't stay shut😁

[@DannyEverything101]

I know! That would be amazing!

[@Titan52berg]

For a laugh riot, check out this video: 'Salem's Lot: Where People Go to Get In and Out of Cars!'

[@johnbleakley4125]

And a velvety jacket with elbow pads lol 😁

[@manuelfedericocachazasanju5294]

BLOODY JEEP CAR ..DOOR !😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sskoog]

Good bit in the Tobe Hooper director’s commentary: “I (Hooper) specifically chose that soft-top Jeep, because, midway through the film, there starts to be a sense of danger outside in the open night air, and I (Hooper) wanted to play with that to the fullest extent possible.” Definitely maintained a certain tension in my mind.

[@gerardsaretsky5630]

Salem’s Lot is the finest horror movie!…I was 16 when the original movie came out and freaked me out!…After the window scenes with the Glick brothers, One never sees windows the same after that!… I closed my blinds every night ever since!

[@ssmovienetwork6228]

I met Lance a few times at chiller theatre horror con what a great human being such a loss. 😞

[@DannyEverything101]

He was a great guy.

[@scar8601]

I think that when people talk about Salem's Lot, they refer to the 1979 miniseries more than they do the book. With that in mind, the only way I can see to make this a successful movie that people will love 40 years from now, is to shoot it as close to the miniseries as possible. The miniseries wasn't perfect. It is missing a lot of scenes that would have made it so much better. They should take advantage of that and add in scenes like Barlow coming after Weasel Phillips, Weasel coming after Eva Miller, Ned coming after Nolly Gardner, Danny coming after Marjorie, show Barlow attacking the priest, show how Crockett got to the lake, make Ben's fight with Barlow more intense, and maybe even have Mark duel with a couple of vampires in the cellar. It would also benefit by being shot with a camera to give it that 1970's look and the cast should look like they could be the sons and daughters of the original cast. I saw the proposed cast of characters on IMDB. If that's who they have picked for those roles, then they need to pull the plug on the whole thing. Almost none of them look right for the roles they are playing. If they aren't careful, this will be just as disappointing as the 2004 version. If they can't make it as an extended version of the original, then I'd rather they not make it at all. That's just my opinion and I know everybody has one.

[@DannyEverything101]

You make some great points. I'd love to see some of those scenes we never saw in the original mini-series. I just hope we see it.

[@davidleinweber]

The scene where Eva Miller is dreaming of the big fires years earlier and confusing Weasel with her deceased husband is one of the best scenes in the book. It’s a classic psychological blending of sex, sleep and death.

[@scar8601]

@@DannyEverything101 I'm curious to see what they can do with it. I just hope that it's not a repeat of the 2004 movie. If they didn't do their homework, I can see it going south very easily. I'm already questioning their choice for several of the cast members.

[@jpop3638]

Couldnt agree with you more! Casting is bad. Good actors-yes. But for these roles-NO. On a side note, I really want to see Hubie Marsten. Fom his Mob days, to his corespondance with Barlow.

[@bubd1733]

Regarding horror literature, Salems Lot is the best book I’ve ever read.

[@jamiesalmonsculpture8599]

We got Midnight Mass. Original and very good. Leave Salems Lot alone. If the movie died, then that's a sign. Some things shouldn't be remade.

[@heypaisan9384]

Update: Looks like William Sadler has been completely removed from the Salem's Lot movie on IMDb which is pretty strange.

[@DannyEverything101]

Someone mentioned that. Things are really getting confusing.

[@heypaisan9384]

@@DannyEverything101 I really hope they aren't going to throw Alexander Ward in there at the last minute and try to re-create the 1979 miniseries. I don't think that is going to go well.

[@outpost31737]

@@heypaisan9384 Sadler was Barlow. John Ryder who posts here spoke to someone who attended the recent test screening and he confirmed that Sadler was Barlow. Looks like they're doing more re shoots with Barlow's character.

[@swhib]

This situation definitely feels like a delay due to creative changes after test screenings. There must be quite a bit of reshoots required... probably with a recast Barlow. He was always going to be the toughest part to get right and they must have got it wrong to begin with. Warners are probably counting their pennies before deciding whether to spend anymore money on it. Thanks for the updates guys.

[@outpost31737]

Agreed. If the test screenings go well it may get a theatrical release but most likely it will go straight to streaming.

[@DannyEverything101]

You're right. Barlow is the absolute toughest character to pull off with this entire project.

[@waltersibert8711]

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[@TheHeesom]

There many scenes but barlows presence looms so heavy in everyone’s memory that it must be done right irrelevant of the book or it’s doomed to fail. Barlow only had a few scenes but how it haunts your memory,so cool.

[@johnbleakley4125]

Yes , there were some reshoots but that's all done and dusted now and the movie is listed as " complete " , and has been for sometime. I've heard Warner's are finished with the movie now and have sold it to Hulu or are in the process of selling it to them for streaming for the Halloween season. That's what I've heard.

[@damienspurs147]

Is it not better to still watch and enjoy the original from 1979 ? A new one can never be the same 💜😔

[@DannyEverything101]

You're right, no one can beat the original. I just think it will be interesting to see a new take on it, and in a theater.

[@beyond72deepsoulfulhousemixes]

Yeah life is too short - esp when you reach a certain age..

[@Titan52berg]

AGREE 100% !!!

[@johnbleakley4125]

@@beyond72deepsoulfulhousemixes lighten up! Your only as old as you feel,as they say.. 😅

[@beyond72deepsoulfulhousemixes]

@@johnbleakley4125 Nothing to do with lightening up, it's about trying to make the most of your free time.

[@adellis24]

7 Months later, having passed the April release date and still no news, if it doesn't get a September/October release this year I could see this getting dumped onto streaming or becoming a piece of lost media like Batgirl & Scoob 2. Considering reshoots were done in Spring '22 I'm shocked we haven't heard anything since.

[@DannyEverything101]

Yeah, who knows? I think most people have given up and aren't sure if we'll ever see it.

[@patricklena9307]

I believe this thing is gonna be pushed up to Halloween of 2023. It's all about timing and they know they're gonna probably earn more money. During the Halloween.

[@DannyEverything101]

That would be a good marketing idea.

[@patricklena9307]

And I am extremely passionate for this film as well.. The original has been one of my favorites Since it's airing on HBO April of 1982.

[@outpost31737]

There is a short interview with Nicholas Crovetti who plays Danny Glick. He said he did some wire work and had great fun on set but cannot reveal anything else. It hasn't been cancelled either.

[@DannyEverything101]

Awesome. I would love to see it.

[@outpost31737]

@@DannyEverything101 I think it's fair to say that the movie itself is not very good judging by the comments posted by people who attended the last test screening. Although WB prefer theatrical releases I think it will go straight to streaming.

[@ericcartman7361]

@@outpost31737 My theory that the reason they haven’t canceled it yet is due to James Wan being the producer and has worked with WB and made them a lot of money.

[@marianneewing7287]

Exactly-The Intense love of the original-it's a "70's" thing- You can't go back and improve with todays technology...hard to catch magic twice!

[@DannyEverything101]

You are so right!

[@heypaisan9384]

Update: Looks like the runtime is 1 hour 53 minutes. I was hoping for something like 2 hours 30 minutes. I'm guessing lots will be cut out.

[@DannyEverything101]

It sure sounds like it.

[@johnbleakley4125]

Hooper cut lots out when he shot the original. Had he done the whole book it could have easily been 5 - 6 hours long. He simply condensed the story into three hour format. As did Mikael Solomon for the 2OO4 version. The scene on Charlie Rhodes school bus Is included in this version , were the vampire children attack the bus driver. I'd loved to have seen this scene in the Hooper version. And I hope it's shown in the new one. I must admit , from what I've heard , Dauberman's movie sounds very good , even if he has changed certain parts of the story , such as the ending. Lovley weather here in Manchester! 😎

[@oncomingstorm5270]

Thanks for the video guys, great insight into what is going on.

[@DannyEverything101]

Thank you!

[@tinaalexander2827]

. The scenes they talked about terrify people to this day. That is a lot to live up to. The 2004 scene with majorie glick was a joke. Ben was terrified in the 70s version. Literally shaking and unable to talk.They totally took out all the tension in 2004 mini series. Wrong wrong wrong. The one thing I would like to see is the vampire baby.

[@DannyEverything101]

Yes! I thought the Marjorie scene in the 2004 version was all wrong. The vampire baby would be something we've never seen before.

[@scoobyslick4690]

Yeah that's cause the scene built up the suspense in the 79 version. It started out being quiet with no music as Ben was blessing his cross then he sees the sheet move and the eerie music starts to build slowly from low to louder and louder.as we see Ben slowly becoming terrified and when Marjorie Glick finally rises up the music just BOOM. Same with the scene with Jason Burke when he finds Mike Ryerson as a vampire, the scene starts with silence while Jason reads the book "legends and the the world of vampires", no music..just all quiet. Then he hears the sound of an upstairs bedroom window open. The suspense begins but no eerie music, just the silence and only hearing creepy noises from upstairs is what made the sense scary. Jason then gets his cross and slowly goes upstairs then we hear the sound of the rocking chair creaking, no music, just silence then finally when Jason bursts through the bedroom door then the scary music slowly starts to build as we see Mike Ryerson as a vampire sitting in the rocking chair and the music builds and builds and builds til finally Mike looks up and hisses at Jason the music stops and he says "look at me" that's what made that scene more terrifying than the 2004 version.

[@scoobyslick4690]

I also definitely woulda loved to see the vampire baby part as well, that woulda been interesting

[@johnbleakley4125]

@@scoobyslick4690 yeah I'd love to see that scene in the new one too as well as the scene on Charlie Rhodes school bus where the vampire kids set upon him. I'd love to have seen this in Hooper's version but it was included in Mikael Solomon's 2OO4 version. And I personally think that turned out quite well to be honest. I wonder if we're gonna see Ben and Mark in church , collecting their holy water in the new one ?

[@morey1968]

Hi guys, personally i feel that they're not satisfied with what they have yet. I spoke to a woman months back who had lent them a 70's car which was being filmed with others for the film which she showed a few pics during filming. Could be a number of things that you've all mentioned. I remember Jaws 2 started filming and within a few weeks they pulled the story which was a lot darker than what we got, sacked the director and a lot of the cast and re-did it as a typical jaws movie. You never know...

[@DannyEverything101]

I tend to lean this way too. I'm thinking they're still not sure about it.

[@xenofett7008]

The original director of JAWS 2 had some weird things going on, but I liked the overall darker concept of Amity on the brink of bankruptcy and chief Brody suffering PTSD. I'm still curious as to how it would have turned out. It's hard to say what could be going on with Salem's Lot. The last remake in 2004 was absolute trash and not scary at all. This 2023 version has big shoes to fill. I'm not crazy about some of the choices for this remake. Warner Bros. is also going through some shake ups too.

[@Francisco54553]

@@xenofett7008 Yes; the characters appear to be too Young and beautiful...Afraid another Vampires Story to Teenagers...

[@arcakhangaming]

If the screenings go well, maybe they’ll release in November?

[@ConglomerationCat]

One can only hope....

[@DannyEverything101]

That would be great.

[@scoobyslick4690]

Or in October which would be better for the spooky season

[@outpost31737]

Brian Wade ... Special makeup effects and prosthetics sculptor: Barlow. Looks like he's going to be the real deal..

[@DannyEverything101]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@johnbleakley4125]

Great! Glad to hear it! 🙂

[@johnbleakley4125]

Brian Wade realy knows his stuff for sure!!! 🙂🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@alyssarupert5722]

Saw a test screen back in October. Obviously, they can’t encapsulate everything from the novel, but I had fun. Some changes made things confusing for those who haven’t read the book (i.e. my boyfriend). Can’t talk to much about it, but I would still check it out!

[@DannyEverything101]

Wow, I'm jealous! I would LOVE to hear more but I know you can't say much.

[@outpost31737]

Sure we believe you *rolls eyes*.

[@johnbleakley4125]

Do tell !! Have you sighned the equivalent of the official secrets act or something ? Tell us fellow fans what you thought .

[@Mar-uo2bj]

Yes please! Can u at least say whether Barlowe looked cool?

[@mar10urly]

Can I ask if there is a Drive in scene? This can verify your test screen.

[@josebro352]

It now has a date. October of 2024 and will be released on Max.

[@stuartmcfarlane213]

Any news on this movie yet?

[@DannyEverything101]

Nothing firm, just rumors.

[@SidewaysBurnouts]

i remember hearing about scenes from an audience screening and one thing i remember was something like a zombie horde of vampires running down a hill.

[@DannyEverything101]

I heard something about a big group of vampires too.

[@SidewaysBurnouts]

@@DannyEverything101 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZmqXn59osyhsNE

[@jackreed7287]

Salem's Lot the book and the 1979 mini series were built on atmosphere and dread, it's the suspense and foreboding that makes the works endure. I hope the new film version is not filled with cheap jump scares, comical movie one liners or sudden switches in tone (like It Chapter Two). Gary Dauberman only did a final rewrite on It Chapter One (which was far superior to it's sequel, which he wrote).

[@DannyEverything101]

Someone commented there are several jump scares, so I'm not really sure what to expect at this point.

[@nftonystark5165]

Yeah, people need to stop crediting Dauberman for Chapter One. Reading his draft of the film, some of his new lines and scenes were so bad, they even reverted back to the Fukunaga versions of those.

[@ericcartman7361]

@@nftonystark5165 They should just ditch Daubermans adaptation at this point.

[@loftoid]

awesome video guys , the wife thought i was crazy watching the movie atleast once a month , every sunday will take some beating , hopefully one day il get across the pond to go to ferndale

[@ConglomerationCat]

Thanks Carl! You won't regret the trip out here.

[@DannyEverything101]

Thanks Carl. Definitely make that trip happen. It's an awesome town.

[@sidneysalcido9314]

I think it could make a good series. The classic, "Let the Right One In" became a series recently (unfortunately was cancelled) and was pretty good. They could really get into the story line if it is serialized.

[@DannyEverything101]

I would be really interested in seeing something like that.

[@heypaisan9384]

Update: Alexander Ward is now listed as playing Barlow on IMDb. Who is in charge of updating IMDb?? If this is true then I would love to hear what William Sadler has to say.

[@DannyEverything101]

Wow! We have people saying they saw the movie and it was Sadler, and now this. I don't know what to expect anymore.

[@haydengilbert6317]

I’m really happy to hear this. I love the book but like many fans, I prefer Hooper’s version of Barlow. I hope Sadler is playing Hubert Marsten or even Gillespie, and wonder if the mystery is that they were hoping to catch people by surprise by resurrecting the 79 Barlow look

[@outpost31737]

I was scouring the web last night and found a comment on the production of Salem's Lot. Again IF this source is legit then great, apparently the film is not a lost cause and they are finishing up with post production and editing after the three test screenings. I think it will go straight to streaming but sounds like all hope is not lost!

[@DannyEverything101]

I've seen a few things like that as well, so I'm hoping we'll get to see it, one way or another.

[@outpost31737]

@@DannyEverything101 Fingers crossed and I promise no more doom mongering from me! :)

[@salemslotandmore8278]

Thanks for the Update.

[@ericcartman7361]

Can always count on you Jeremy for Salem’s Lot news

[@johnbleakley4125]

Great! Streaming it is better than not seeing it at all 🙂

[@gereminguyen4923]

I remember when I first saw this miniseries on CBS back in 1979, there was a scene where Mike was bitten a second time at Jason Burke’s house. Jason invited him to stay at his house and during that night Danny Glick visited Mike a second time and gave him the fatal bite. For some reason, I don’t see that scene anywhere in the syndication miniseries or anywhere else for that matter. It’s like as though it was deleted permanently. Am I crazy or dreaming of something that doesn’t exist? People said that there is a scene in the novel where Mr. Burke sits downstairs horrified, hearing Mike Ryerson (upstairs) opening the window and inviting Danny Glick into his room but that scene didn't make it into the 1979 version of the miniseries. This is where I disagreed because although it was implied that the Vampire Danny Glick did kill Mike offscreen at Jason Burke's house, there was no way I would have known that there was a scene like that written in the Novel if I had not seen it onscreen in the miniseries with my own eyes. That scene was too important to be disregarded by Tobe Hooper because Mike Ryerson was invited to stay the night at Jason Burke's house, the same night where he was killed by a Vampire, and to the same house where he would later return as a Vampire himself. The 1979 version ran for 3 hours and 17 minutes on CBS and The version that people have now are 3 hours and 3 minutes. Where are the deleted 17 minutes?

[@DannyEverything101]

Wow, I didn't realize that. I don't remember that scene from '79 but it has been a long time. Now I'm wondering...

[@Titan52berg]

I recorded the mini-series on the two nights that it originally PREMIERED back in 1979 onto VHS tape... watched it many times, and there was never a scene depicting Danny Glick actually visiting Mike Ryerson a second time at Jason Burke's house. The 'visit' was implied, after Burke invited Ben Mears over and, together, they went to check on Mike, discovering the two punctures on the left side of his neck, afterwards, calling Chief Gillepsie and the coroner to pick up Ryerson's dead body. That night, having undergone the transformation into a blood-sucking parasite, Mike confronts Burke in the darkened upstairs bedroom where he previously died, hissing and rasping like a hell-spawn demon with glittering eyes.... "Loo-o-o-o-k at me, teacher! Loo-oo-ook at me-e-e!"

[@gereminguyen4923]

@@Titan52berg I don’t believe you. In 1979, A VCR would cost $1000 or more. No one in their right mind would pay $1000 for A VCR especially at minimum wage. People would buy houses, cars, travel but not for VCRS even if they’re $500. People in their 20’s and 30’s couldn’t afford it. How old were you in 1979?

[@stephensams9784]

The visit is in the 3 hour version. Jason is lying in bed writhing in terror and you can hear a child's laughter within the music score.

[@johnbleakley4125]

TV ads. Apparently. 😁

[@christopherrosindale3175]

In the 1995 BBC Radio drama of Salem's Lot, Susan's window scene with Mark is included for the first time. Check the 7-episode series out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWHRmIZ9gMZ8brM

[@DannyEverything101]

Thanks!!

[@johnbleakley4125]

Yeah great scene in the book and neither of the two previous screen adaptations have included it , but I do hope it shows Susan coming to marks window in the new one , saying : " I'll kiss you all over , mark , like your mother never did. There are lots more of us now ... " . The ' window scenes ' in the new one have been executed very well. Apparently. The vampires have pale skin and glowing eyes , just like in Hooper's fabulous original.

[@drewhenriksen]

Mike Flanagan's Midnight Mass is basically "Salem's Lot.

[@DannyEverything101]

Interesting. I need to check that out.

[@ericcartman7361]

Lijas library said it’s coming out on Blu-ray July 3rd

[@DannyEverything101]

Thanks!

[@ericcartman7361]

Wonder how the test screenings went?

[@DannyEverything101]

I'm dying to know. Trying to reach out to a few people but haven't heard yet.

[@Slimymarbles]

Any updates on the screenings?

[@outpost31737]

Someone posted that the film was full of jump scares and Sadler is Barlow after all. They also said he's a cross between a human and nosferatu creature.

[@ericcartman7361]

@@outpost31737 I’m guessing it was bad if it was just full of jumpscares

[@slate49]

Thnx for the updates guys

[@DannyEverything101]

No problem!

[@npc3po301]

It's been done fellas, lightning got bottled, it's rare, so rare we're still talking about it but without the 'vital' ingredients we're just sadly chasing that first hit, I'm not even being negative it's more the objective things that are out of our hands.. 1. We're not 9 years old any more, we've neither the sense of vulnerability, the unknown or wonder of that age now, nostalgia of the impact it viscerally had on our youthful minds is a huge component to our love of SL, not that that detracts from the merit of the presentation itself, on its own it's a fantastic feature of course but the timing of it in our lives can't be underrestimated 2. The kind of film used in '79 allows for dark corners, things can lurk there, the graininess of quality added to the atmosphere vignetting the action, now with HD 4k etc. everything is so visually clear and concise there's little room for the viewers imagination to wander, half of a good horror movie is what you don't see, it takes a great director to lean into that, Hooper had it in spades, every angle was from a voyeurs perspective, sometimes we're watching, sometimes we're being watched, like when we're looking down through the cellar doors at Ned and Mike delivering Barlow, we're desparate for them to get out, we're a safe distance away but still not safe, them getting to where we are is still only halfway to the van, it's that kind of knowhow of layered visual intensity that made it so thrilling 3. Calibre of actors, it's a stellar cast, all accomplished and perfect in their roles, as you've said James Mason looked like he was having a ball and he was, he'd been through decades of psychological dramas. mysteries etc. so he effortlessly knew exactly the note to strike with Straker, indeed his mastery of the part nails the whole production down so firmly, his wife Clarissa showed incredibly experienced chops too, the sight of her dead-eyed Ma Glick calling out maternally as she rises on the hospital gurney is truly inspired, something so knowing and profound about it, could they even get such informed experienced actors of such stock now? It's like the Beatles, it comes around once, a confluence of factors colliding at a specific moment but alter any component of it you undo the magic, Ronaldo can play for whatever team but without those around who know where to put the ball for him he can't shine like he did in the last team, it takes a 'getting it right' that can't be written, magic can't be quantified, correlated or engineered, it's in the ether and few catch it, Salem's Lot did it, it can't be replicated or 'upped', no 're-do' ever can, better to draw a line under it, study it and let it inform something new and unique

[@DannyEverything101]

You're right, it can't be replicated.

[@Christian_Ada1]

I was 9 years old when the original Salem's Lot 4-hour mini series was released for tv on CBS in 1979. I loved David Soul as he was one of the stars of Starsky and Hutch i brgged my mom to ket ne sray up and watch it Well we both warched it sbd it scared us both!! The Rob Lowe Salem's Lot version paled in comparison.

[@DannyEverything101]

I totally understand, scared me to death. Rob Lowe had his good points, but it just didn't come off as well.

[@heypaisan9384]

FYI... I just noticed that IMDb is now showing William Sadler as playing Barlow so I guess it's official.

[@Slimymarbles]

He’s not Barlow anyone can update that. Cast is never locked on IMDb until a few days before release when the studio has someone confirm/lock cast list

[@outpost31737]

He isn't Barlow. Sadler's playing Parkins.

[@heypaisan9384]

@@Slimymarbles I just wonder why it took so long for someone to update IMDb.

[@heypaisan9384]

@@outpost31737 That would be cool. I didn't really want Sadler to play Barlow and I also don't want Alexander Ward. I don't think it's in WB's best interest to recreate the 1979 miniseries. Maybe Ward will play the monster version of Barlow. I always felt Barlow should have three forms in the film: 1) normal guy, 2) normal guy with eyes, fangs and claws and 3) full blown monster. The full blown monster would come out just before Ben kills him. Anyway, my 2 cents.

[@DannyEverything101]

I hadn't noticed that change on IMDB. I guess we'll know when it comes out.

[@outpost31737]

I've read a fairly extensive review of the remake from someone who attended the final test screening. Barlow is almost identical to the 79 version but without the blue make up. There is no character development which is a huge mistake, they seemed to have relied upon cheap jump scares. The window scenes are done well apparently and the vampire designs are reminiscent of the 79 version. The finale is very different from the book specifically the location. Not sure why Dauberman even bothered I mean the lack of character development is a sin. Salem's Lot is all about the characters not cheap jump scares.

[@DannyEverything101]

I recently heard this about Barlow. I'm not big on jump scares so that really is a disappointment. My biggest hopes are that they pull off the window scenes, and Mike Ryerson's reappearance.

[@sskoog]

What is... interesting... about this line of thinking is the April 2022-ish William Sadler interview (with 'Traversing the Stars'), where, facing the predictable "Are you playing Barlow" question, Sadler unsurprisingly deflects, but keeps referencing "This is a new generation of film-goers, many of them haven't seen the previous adaptations," and "You can't play Stanley Kowalski from Streetcar Named Desire and ignore the fact that Brando played it before." Sure sounds like a Barlow admission. Sadler even refers to his casting as "an Easter Egg," given his previous King-film roles.

[@outpost31737]

He isn't playing Barlow anymore. The role has gone to Alexander Ward.

[@sskoog]

@@outpost31737 Yes. And, nine days ago, you were posting that "Sadler plays Barlow after all." What changed your mind? An anyone-can-edit IMDB webpage?

[@outpost31737]

@@sskoog Nothing changed my mind. Another poster spoke to someone who attended the third test screening he confirmed that Sadler WAS Barlow.

[@DannyEverything101]

Interesting!

[@johnbleakley4125]

@@outpost31737 well my thinking is Sadler is Parkins Gillespie. A certain Cassidy Neal has been cast as Nolly Gardner , constable Gillespie's deputy , therefore I should think Gillespie himself will be appearing.

[@jpop3638]

Great chat fellas! Dont agree with everything you all said but its nice to see people like myself who have an admiration for not only the movie but the actual story. Im of the same generation as all of you and my memories of this film are in line with your personal memories of it. I couldnt even watch all of it as a kid. It was that scary. On a side note, Ben is absolutely correct on Excorcist 3. Great acting and chemistry between George C. Scott and Ed Flanders. And that movie has one of the most frightening jump scares you will ever watch on film. Just ask Ben..the Master will know what scene im referring to. Keep up the good work brother!

[@DannyEverything101]

Thank you! I appreciate your thoughts. Now I have to find out what scene you're talking about.

[@tojorozombie]

It’s his best novel, imho. It’s augmented by a wonderful prologue, as well as an equally as wonderful epilogue, found in his first short-story collection, Night Shift…🖤💀 Seek out Jerusalem’s Lot and One For The Road audiobooks!👍🔥😈

[@DannyEverything101]

I'll check that out!

[@ericcartman7361]

Jesus Christ what is going on with this movie? I thought we would hear something after the test screenings, but it has been silent since then.

[@DannyEverything101]

I was hoping so too. All we're getting is info from the rumor mill.

[@outpost31737]

It hasn't been cancelled according to someone on Reddit and it's showing as in post-production.

[@ericcartman7361]

@@outpost31737 thanks, hoping we get to see something from this movie

[@jimmycrackkorn1596]

Its December 2023, in a few days I'll be 2024....... and still nothing...

[@DannyEverything101]

Nothing.... who knows if we'll ever see it.

[@peterconlon8234]

1) it's probably the shake ups at WB...those are ALL about tax write offs of a similar nature like Disney+, and others, recent content purges 2) My initial reading/remembrance was Sadler was hired as Barlow...I say this because I remember talking about it with friends 3) when I first caught wind of Sadler suddenly unattached...it was a rumor tied up with someone new at WB wanting more vicious vampires and they were all to be redone as cgi/motion capture...which I thought was THE craziest thing ever but THAT would take time 4) remember...there was a complete, well recieved trailer released spring 2022 (?)...so...how much tweaking might be needed ? 5) there've been several online rumors that it's going straight to streaming soon 6) Unka Stevie has been uncharacteristically quiet about this ...and just saw a rumor it might...might land on Hulu in September

[@outpost31737]

Fantastic video guys! Agree about the negativity and I am guilty of spreading doom but only info that's leaked. Maybe the film will be a success I certainly hope so but from what I've heard over the past year I'm really sceptical. Anyway great stuff guys!

[@ericcartman7361]

Wonder how the test screenings went?

[@outpost31737]

@@ericcartman7361 Good question. I can't find anything online as yet. I guess we'll have to wait.

[@DannyEverything101]

Thanks!

[@tgarnett25]

Bat Girl was a rare case, and the wait for The Flash movie with Ezra Miller has actually been longer. I think Salem’s Lot has been slowed by Covid restrictions, and regime changes at Warner Bros. I do think they made a major casting error with Barlow. Originally, this project probably leaned more towards the novel, but mid-way through, someone realized just how popular the 1979 mini series was.

[@DannyEverything101]

You could definitely be on to something here. Barlow is absolutely the most difficult character to cast. Too hard to pull it off.

[@TheMatthew5252]

This movie is suffering from the Guns and Roses Chinese Democracy syndrome.

[@DannyEverything101]

I just hope we get to see it and be done with it.

[@heypaisan9384]

Update: Alexander Ward has now been removed from IMDb. What a crazy production.

[@DannyEverything101]

I saw that the other day. I'm definitely confused now.

[@outpost31737]

Anyone can edit IMDB. Means nothing.

[@TVBoomCity]

for SALEMS LOT the best way they should go/gone is probably a scene for scene shoot from the 79 version with modern VFX it is possible for a remake stand up to the original eg THE BLOB

[@DannyEverything101]

That would be really interesting.

[@dhherion]

Maybe they are debating on giving this the IT treatment, chapter 1 and chapter 2, rather than 1 film?

[@DannyEverything101]

Interesting thought

[@jfq7223]

Setting in the 70's will help. That framework has some slow burn and psychological built-in. If they are delaying out of concern for what the fanbase thinks, then that's good. They can't very well be concerned about it AND not deliver on it. Well, I suppose they could...

[@DannyEverything101]

I sure hope it's worth the wait.

[@iameligrey]

David Zaslav head of Discovery and the new team at WB who acquired WB, HBO, and DC from AT&T has put a higher quality standard on all of the movies which is why Batgirl was axed. Like Walking Dead’s final season and The Batman delays happened. Anything that was cut including actors by the regime has been announced look at the new DC under James Gunn. From the reaction from the trailer at Cinema Con which came from a reputable source The John Campea Show, my guess would be they believe in it and they want to make sure it’s executed correctly. Look at the time between Dune movies and the quality Zaslav is imposing on everything under the WB umbrella like The Last of Us series.

[@popey129]

The film will make money. Release it on Halloween or late October.

[@DannyEverything101]

That would be fun.

[@SidewaysBurnouts]

i think the real problem is the desire to make everything into a trillogy or tentpole, maybe they want to rework the script into from something dismal and fatalistic to opening a future franchize like the end of the original. also im not sure how it relates the tv show with adrian brody that looked like a prequel.

[@outpost31737]

They completed re shoots and Barlow has been re cast. The first two test screenings bombed the third was apparently 'on the right track'. They are in post production and editing the final cut.

[@DannyEverything101]

Good points. Maybe we'll find out in '23.

[@DannyEverything101]

Interesting info.

[@SidewaysBurnouts]

@@outpost31737 sounds like a good move if they didnt use the nosfaratu look from 79. id prefer that. on an unrelated but similar note the it! actor is doing a nosfaratu movie with tye northman director which wasnt horror but has moments a horror fan would appreciate.

[@outpost31737]

@@SidewaysBurnouts Well let's hope this info is correct! The person who relayed this to me has no reason to lie but as ever have to be careful who we listen to.

[@manuelfedericocachazasanju5294]

I WOULD LOVE TO GO TO VISIT FERNDALE WHERE SALEM'S LOT WAS FILMED....SPECIALLY THE CEMENTAR Y....I LOOKS SO BLOODY SCARY....FOR REAL ! 😱😂😂😂😂💖🙏

[@DannyEverything101]

You really need to go! I absolutely love that town and I'm looking forward to going back this summer.

[@manuelfedericocachazasanju5294]

@@DannyEverything101 TO BE HONEST WITH YOU I CAN'T AFFORD IT ! ,STILL I GUESS THE NEXT BEST THING IT IS OWING THE FILM AND ENJOY THE SCENARY IN IT ! ...UNFFORTUNATELY WE CAN'T HAVE EVERYTHING IN LIFE ! ..,THAT'S IS LIFE ! 🤔🤔

[@tonyrocco6981]

I hope they do keep the part in the book about Ralphie Glick being killed by Straker as a ritual sacrifice for the arrival of Barlow instead of him becoming a vampire and turning his brother. I always wanted to ask Stephen King how did Barlow get into the Petries house without ever being invited in.

[@DannyEverything101]

Good points. I've wondered how closely they'll stick to the book. And I've thought the same thing about Barlow coming into the kitchen.

[@johnbleakley4125]

Well if you've read the book you should know that Mark Petrie invites the evil into the house when he opens his bedroom window and the Glick thing takes two paces forward , before Mark lays his cross against against the Glick things cheek.

[@tonyrocco6981]

That makes sense sine Glick was an underling his invitation extended to his master being Barlow

[@haydengilbert6317]

I’m pretty confident in the filmmakers. Some Horror purists don’t like their movies because they’re very mainstream with their scares and whatnot, but as horror blockbusters, I think they’re very successful and aesthetically gorgeous. I genuinely think all of the problems are with Warner Brothers. Apparently the studio has just been leaking money, causing them to cancel so many movies in development. It’s hard to believe, but I read they literally only have the money to put out and promote Black Adam for the rest of the year, which led to the cancellation and schedule moves for all these movies.

[@DannyEverything101]

You could be right. I just hope we see it sometime.

[@primate4]

Why redo the original masterpiece????????? It’s perfect!

[@DannyEverything101]

You could be right. I would still like to see this new version out of curiosity.

[@501sqn3]

.... Exactly!! 👍

[@roberterniso5475]

Definitely a budget issue for reshoots, Discovery has taken priority on other film productions first especially DC films. WB is financially hurting, I believe. Hopefully we'll see this film next Spring or Fall.

[@outpost31737]

There is no budget issue. They are not happy with what Dauberman has come up with so far.

[@DannyEverything101]

Yes, I guess we'll see.

[@gregorypeck1606]

I'll say I think that 79 lot has aged well if it's dated....it's more fresh then the 2004 turd was when that was new 😆

[@DannyEverything101]

You are absolutely correct!

[@jamesdorsey5503]

There’s no doubt in my mind this new movie will not be good. It’s rare for a studio to shelve a completed film for this long. When they do it’s because they know it’s going to bomb. I hear they are going to release it on HBO Max.

[@DannyEverything101]

I am afraid you're right. I want to see it out of curiosity, but who know if we ever will.

[@ericcartman7361]

The way WB has handled this movie is pathetic. They know Salem’s Lot has a big fan base and they decide to not say anything about it during their cinemacon panel. It feels like they’re trying to piss us off.

[@DannyEverything101]

I agree.

[@johnbleakley4125]

They are not trying to piss us off they already have lol 😡

[@ericcartman7361]

@@johnbleakley4125 True

[@gavvo-7640]

I wonder if they have totally over-done it with CGI like the remake of Carrie did... us fans would be horrified!!!

[@outpost31737]

It was already confirmed by someone who worked on the production that Dauberman caused huge problems for the studios FX team there was a back log because of the reaction to so called Covid but Dauberman only added to their problems besides it's not ever coming out theatrically.

[@gavvo-7640]

@@outpost31737 thanks for the inf9 Jeremy ✌️

[@DannyEverything101]

Yes, we're hearing a little bit more about it recently.

[@Saber808]

Barlow TALKS in the book version

[@DannyEverything101]

True. Is that scarier or less scary to you?

[@austinfahrenbrook123]

will the new Salem's Lot movie ever coming out?

[@DannyEverything101]

I REALLY hope so Austin. Heard through the grapevine it IS actively being edited.

[@DannyEverything101]

I REALLY hope so Austin. Heard through the grapevine it IS actively being edited.

[@outpost31737]

@@DannyEverything101 Interesting if that's true. Someone posted that they are still not happy with it and were talking about cancelling Salem's Lot. I don't know who to believe on the web anymore! (Not doubting you of course).

[@ericcartman7361]

If they cancel it, I will be neither sad or happy. The production on this movie has just been weird and if they cancel it, find a director that’s more skilled behind the camera to make Salem’s Lot. My pick is Ari Aster.

[@northsea177]

the thing they need to do to make the new movie to work. 1 the psychological horror effect and story has to be there it should make you afraid to sleep next to windows and afraid to go outside at night. 2 treat it like a drama and not try to make it a horror movie because some times move that try to hard are dumb. 3 79 Barlow.

[@DannyEverything101]

You nailed it.

[@beyond72deepsoulfulhousemixes]

Sam has my SL fanart on his wall, I really need to a better one though if I ever get the time.

[@DannyEverything101]

It’s amazing!

[@beyond72deepsoulfulhousemixes]

@@DannyEverything101 Thanks, but nah it's the one on the top left. Just done in Photoshop BUT I tried to cover every amazing scene lol! I have the BR at least now!

[@outpost31737]

Interesting that William Sadler has been taken OFF the cast list...

[@DannyEverything101]

Really? I hadn't seen that. Thanks for letting me know.

[@outpost31737]

@@DannyEverything101 Yep looks like he has been re cast and Ward is Barlow.

[@paulthomas7243]

Hope this movie is just as good or better than the original and scary as well? I did not care for the remake with Rob Lowe, didn't think it was as good as the original! Didn't even come close to it, But that's what good about when reboots or remakes are made & sometimes flops and doesn't do well at the box office, We always have the original to fall back on. Hope Barlow is as tall as the original vampire from 1979? It would be nice to hear how Barlow got turned into an ancient vampire, & also Straker had super natural powers too! Hope they don't rush when making this movie, & hope the story is good as the book or even better!

[@DannyEverything101]

You are exactly right! I would love to know Barlow's backstory.

[@tonyrocco6981]

He talks about himself in a not so humble way in the note he left for Ben and father Callahan he tells father Callahan he was ancient when his church hid in caves and drew fish on the walls

[@tonyrocco6981]

But if they keep it like 79 and just change the part of ralphie glick being a sacrifice to welcome Barlow and was never a vampire and never seen again I would be satisfied

[@libertycowboy2495]

Hope it's a close actual adaptation of the book rather than a remake of the mini series

[@DannyEverything101]

That would be great!

[@ericcartman7361]

Have you guys heard Ben Stiller is doing a Stephen King movie? I’d rather see that than Salem’s Lot at this point

[@sidneysalcido9314]

Yes, I agree that it is a huge risk to remake an iconic classic. That is why the 2004 version fell very flat.

[@DannyEverything101]

Agreed

[@gavkaraoke]

I love the original mini-series. The second mini-series was okay but unnecessary. I feel this next adaptation is delayed because they are still deciding which character/s to gender and race swap. 😂

[@DannyEverything101]

It'll be interesting to see it, IF it ever comes out.

[@johnbleakley4125]

Enter Dr Doris Cody 😂😂

[@gavkaraoke]

🤣

[@outpost31737]

Yup Barlow will be non-binary LGBT badger or something.

[@oroshri163]

Its one of my favorite stories by Stephen king. I really do hope so they won't cancel it 😕

[@DannyEverything101]

Me too! Crossing my fingers.

[@outpost31737]

It's looking likely that it won't be cancelled but a theatrical release is unlikely.

[@oroshri163]

@@outpost31737 we will see . I do hope that eventually we will get to see this movie. But as it seems I have a hunch they will cancel it just like batgirl

[@martinclark6610]

I just hope they haven't made it like some of the other James Wan films where it's 'quiet quiet quiet BOO! quiet quiet quiet BOO!!!' Salems Lot isn't so much about the jump scares, Ralphie Glick never just appeared at the window, he was just coming at you slowly & maybe they don't know how to do that these days. Cheers for the video, as long as you guys are still talking about it, it gives me hope it's still coming out.

[@DannyEverything101]

Great thoughts Martin. I firmly believe they have to do things a certain way to capture the essence of the book. And you're right, jump scares aren't the answer... the scenes just have to have a certain look, feel, music, etc.

[@tinaalexander2827]

Barlow in the jail is the only jump scare I can remember from the 1979 one. Mostly there was scenes of slow buildup. Like the crate scene.

[@martinclark6610]

@@tinaalexander2827 that scarred me for life, you have the shape infront of Ralphie Glick & the hand in front of Larry Crocker, but that is pretty much it jump scare wise, but the whole tension of everything else is so good

[@aeirialechols]

Jehovah bless you

[@DannyEverything101]

Thank you so much!

[@robertgallagher5285]

The chapter in the priest's home study where Father Callahan is drinking and trying to clean up his spill is interesting but Mrs. Glick rising in the morgue should be a horrible scene!!!

[@DannyEverything101]

Definitely!

[@greglavers]

I would love to know what people, who are saying it, mean by the 1979 version being "Dated". The film works brilliantly. Is it because it isn't "Woke"?

[@DannyEverything101]

I think it still holds up today, the same as it did in '79.

[@mikemcconville2495]

I’ve seen it 3 times in The last year. It’s a great film. 70s horror rocked!

[@Francisco54553]

Ive just told my sister that today

[@rmm1966]

I just hope it cracks up to or surpasses the original because the original was great!

[@DannyEverything101]

Agreed

[@outpost31737]

I just hope it's an enjoyable movie. I'm all for different takes on King's stories and some of the most terrifying scenes were left out in the book such as the baby scene!

[@ericcartman7361]

@@outpost31737 that was the scariest scene from the book

[@mikeharvey2748]

Paramount completely screwed up the recent remake of “The Stand” it was awful and it shouldn’t of been. Now “The Stand” in my opinion is King’s opus and the original novel was over 700 pages so making it into even a TV movie was gonna be difficult but they had over 9 hours and they just dropped the ball. If WB is doing what Paramount and CBS did with “The Stand” to “Salem’s Lot” then I hope the movie doesn’t get released because too me I have the book which is a classic we have Tobe Hooper’s 1979 movie so unless they’re doing this right, leave it alone.

[@DannyEverything101]

I really hope that's not what's going on and like you, if they're going to release it, it has to be done right.

[@HorrorGuy999]

I honestly think this movie (2022) turned out to be a disaster and they have no idea what to do now. If there was even a glimmer of this being good they would be releasing press, still shots, interviews, etc. The fact nothing is happening is a tell tale sign for a disaster. My guess is they will edit the hell out of this and quietly release it on a streaming app or its going to be stored with the bonus footage of Event Horizon.

[@outpost31737]

The test screenings were a disaster, before Reddit took the comments down there were plenty of mini reviews. Apparently no marketing for SL until March at the earliest. I will bet a large sum of money that it will not be released theatrically.

[@DannyEverything101]

Great thoughts. I would just love to see anything!

[@tate1312]

he directed annabelle movies, which i dont like but i did like "the nun" directed by him

[@DannyEverything101]

He definitely has potential. I'm just hoping their choices do the story justice.

[@Cazaly66]

It’s usually plain old fashioned 💵 when something like this happens. What was the original budget? Where is the current spend? Actors don’t make money sitting around. Are any of the cast rumoured to be on other projects? Might give a clue as to what’s occurring…? 🤷

[@DannyEverything101]

Interesting thoughts.

[@taylor197]

I think things are being complicated things a little too much- almost certain the unknown release date is because of the studio's budgetary issues. Warner Bros delayed quite a few things this year because they only had enough money to promote and release two more films for the remainder of 2022- those movies happening to be black adam and don't worry darling. The only reason they haven't set a new release date yet is because they're probably still figuring out how to spend their money in how they release and promote the rest of their projects- including salem's lot. Who knows, maybe it does have another big issue that we don't know about, but it had amazing reactions and opinions from test screenings and I doubt there's much of a big thing behind it. Salem's lot is well beloved by people who follow King's work, but barely anyone even knows it exists outside of that fandom- I seriously doubt that Warner Bros is all scared and apprehensive about living up to the original miniseries that barely anyone remembers. It's not this big well-beloved miniseries like the original 'IT' was before the 2017 version came out. That's not to diminish the work, both the novel and the miniseries were great, but just to be realistic, it's not like some big pressure for them to "please the fans".

[@DannyEverything101]

They are definitely being complicated too much. At least some type of communication would be great.

[@taylor197]

@@DannyEverything101 no, I meant some people in the video were complicating things too much

[@outpost31737]

It did not receive amazing reactions. There were a lot of reviews on Reddit from people who attended the test screenings (they've been taken down for NDA reasons) who said the film was garbage.

[@buda3d2007]

I hate recent modernisations of old classics, the only one in recent memory that feels like a continuation of the old films is Blade Runner 2049 and the Cobra Kai show, they are two examples out of hundreds that I can actually say respect their original source material.

[@DannyEverything101]

This one is a classic that can't be replaced, in my opinion.

[@TrayYUH]

hi mr it’s trayson

[@DannyEverything101]

What's up Trayson!

[@evanwalters63]

I liked Cell. But the ending was very disturbing to me. I can't watch it again because of that.

[@DannyEverything101]

Weird ending for sure.

[@tonyrocco6981]

Best ending to a Stephen king story way better than his short story ending is the mist I mean the movie version not tv series

[@matthockin4282]

As someone who loved the book and the 79 mini series and one who actually thinks it needs an update, I don't think the book version of Barlow is capable of translating to a truly frightening movie vampire. He's too urbane and well spoken and way too "Dracula". Having Straker as the human representative and Nalder as the Max Shreck monstrous vampire was perfectly nailed Hooper, although I'm sure Stephen King would disagree. This movie is a tough pull-off regardless. The miniseries, as great as I think it is, isn't really loved by people who didn't read the book and it's very much a painfully slow burn. Still think it would've been better as a series, and Epix's "Chapelwaite" may have been the perfect intro. Have no idea what the long term plans are for that series but following that location through the original story to the Hubie Marsten murders to Barlow's eventual arrival could've been 3-4 seasons of awesome storytelling.

[@outpost31737]

I think they should fess up and tell the fans that the project did not get off the ground and they tried the best but decided to cancel. I don't think we'll ever see Dauberman's version.

[@DannyEverything101]

You're exactly right. It will be very tough to translate to the screen.

[@bramlintrent1145]

No real way to get the necessary "Salem's Lot slow build" in a 90-minute feature film. This was a bad idea from the beginning, in my opinion.

[@DannyEverything101]

You may be right.

[@bramlintrent1145]

@@DannyEverything101 If I remember right, in the first two-hour installment of the 1979 miniseries, we only got ONE vampire (Ralphie Glick), and then in the final scene, Danny Glick sitting up in his casket while Mike Ryerson was digging the grave. That's how you do a slow-build. With this feature film, they're planning to tell the entire story in less time than it took Danny Glick to become a vampire in 1979.

[@jpop3638]

If I didnt know this story, i would have no interest in seeing it. The cast is all wrong. No headliners.

[@DannyEverything101]

Definitely some interesting choices in the casting.

[@Francisco54553]

By the way, instead of a literal reproduction of the book, i wud complete It; for example, making the team kill more vampires/neighbours, or the authorities investigating because the article of the PressHerald...

[@DannyEverything101]

Very interesting idea!

[@Francisco54553]

@@DannyEverything101 Thank youuuu 😍😊

[@geoffjoffy]

I'm baffled why the movie is being set in the 1970s. Seems odd to me. When I rewatch the 1979 original, I don't see it as a 1970s movie. There is nothing 1970s about it. A modern-day setting seems right. Regarding the delay, maybe what they've filmed so far, they think it's not good enough and comes nowhere near the original or the high expectations people have for this latest remake. I heard a young actor in his 30s had been cast as Straker. I'm not keen on that. I see him as an old guy. Maybe an older actor, perhaps a respected movie star would work. I don't know who, but there must be many seasoned veteran actors capable of playing that part and who have the gravitas.

[@DannyEverything101]

I think there must be more pressure with this project than most other movies. Too many people are doubtful they can make it work.

[@geoffjoffy]

@@DannyEverything101 Well, as I said, as a fan of the movie since I was 17 in 1979, I am not happy with most of what I've heard about it.

[@bramlintrent1145]

If they set it "today", they'd be texting one another in the Marsten house while they're looking for Barlow. lol. And taking selfies.

[@geoffjoffy]

@@bramlintrent1145 Good point! 🤣

[@manuelfedericocachazasanju5294]

DON'T BOTHER WITH A NEW FILM ABOUT SALEM'S LOT, IT WILL BE A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY....LETS JUST ENJOY TIME AND TIME AGAIN THE 1979 ORIGINAL 1, ....FOR THE SAKE OF LANCE,JAMES MASON,REGGIE NALDER,BONNIE BEDELLIA,,DAVID WOULD AND ALL THE OTHERS ACTORS AND ACTRESSES THAT MADE THIS TERRIFYING FILM....A MASTERPIECE !👍👍👍👍👍💖💖💖💖💖😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😂😂😂😂

[@DannyEverything101]

I don't have high hopes for the new one, but I'm totally curious.

[@manuelfedericocachazasanju5294]

@@DannyEverything101 THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I MEANT IN MY COMMENTS ABOVE !🤔👍👍

[@jjphoenix4055]

Its problably a woke thing... they realized Barlow should be played by a non-binary person with new pronoums and problably Ben needs to become a Benjamina too. The original Salem's Lot is too white male focused for the sillyness hollywood likes to release nowadays. Jokes aside, people saying a "classic" is dated are idiots. You can't look at a classic movie or tv series or mini-series and expecting to see digital cgi effects. That only shows stupidity. As long as I care, I don't need any new Salem's Lot movie, I'm way happier revisiting Tobe Hooper's masterpiece, and its totally woke free wich is always a plus.

[@DannyEverything101]

Who knows... I just hope we get to see it at all.

[@outpost31737]

@@DannyEverything101 You will as it has not been cancelled.

[@davidmaestas6487]

Danny Evans William Sadler is CONFIRMED as Kurt Barlow!

[@Slimymarbles]

He is not playing Barlow he’s the constable.

[@outpost31737]

Utter rubbish.

[@DannyEverything101]

I saw that but several are disputing the info.

[@johnbleakley4125]

Since when ? Thought it was Alexander Ward ?