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.”
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
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!”
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:
