Salem's Lot (2024) Movie Download
"Salem's Lot" is a 2024 American supernatural horror film based on Stephen King's 1975 novel of the same name. The movie follows writer Ben Mears as he returns to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lot in search of inspiration, only to discover that it's being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire ¹.
Directed and written by Gary Dauberman, the film stars Lewis Pullman as Ben Mears, alongside Makenzie Leigh, Bill Camp, Pilou Asbæk, and Alfre Woodard. This adaptation is the first feature film version of King's novel, following two previous miniseries in 1979 and 2004 ¹.
The film premiered at Beyond Fest on September 25, 2024, and was released on Max on October 3, 2024 ¹. However, the release date was initially set for September 9, 2022, but was delayed multiple times due to COVID-related delays in post-production and the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike ¹.
*Cast:*
- _Lewis Pullman_ as Ben Mears
- _Makenzie Leigh_ as Susan Norton
- _Bill Camp_ as Matthew Burke
- _Pilou Asbæk_ as Richard Straker
- _Alfre Woodard_ as Dr. Cody
*Reception:*
The film has received mixed reviews from critics, with a 49% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 51 out of 100 on Metacritic ¹.