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March 16, 2009 by

Salem’s Lot – Part 4: The Second Miniseries (2004)

Director: Mikael Salomon

Written by: Peter Salardi (based on the novel by Stephen King)

Starring: Rob Lowe, Donald Sutherland, Andre Braugher, Samantha Mathis, Robert Mammone, Dan Byrd, James Cromwell, Rutger Hauer.

Tagline: “In a small town, evil spreads quickly.”

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January 26, 2009 by

Salem’s Lot – Part 3: A Return To Salems Lot (1987)

Director: Larry Cohen

Starring: Michael Moriarty, Ricky Addison Reid, Samuel Fuller, Andrew Duggan, Tara Reid, Evelyn Keyes, Jill Gatsby, Ronee Blakely

Written by:Larry Cohen & James Dixon

Music by: Michael Minard

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December 4, 2008 by

Salem’s Lot – Part 2: The First TV Miniseries (1979)

Director: Tobe Hooper

Written by: Paul Monash, based on the novel by Stephen King

Starring: David Soul, James Mason, Bonnie Bedelia, Elisha Cook Jr., George Dzundza, Ed Flanders

Taglines: “The ultimate in terror!”

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November 25, 2008 by

Salem’s Lot – Part 1: The Novel

I was gearing up to review the 1987 movie, A return To Salem’s Lot, but I realised that it makes little sense to review that without reviewing the 1970s TV movie first. I then realised that talking about the book would be the best way to start. So, here’s the first part of a four part review, covering the book. I’ll follow that in the coming weeks with reviews of the TV movie/miniseries, the sequel and the newer TV miniseries starring Rob Lowe. But first, here’s King’s original:

Salem's lot UK Paperback

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