Max has released the first trailer for Salem\u2019s Lot<\/i>, the highly anticipated adaptation of Stephen King\u2019s 1975 vampire novel. Directed by Gary Dauberman, known for his work on the It<\/i> franchise, the film is set to premiere on the streaming service on October 3.<\/p>\n Salem\u2019s Lot<\/i> follows author Ben Mears, played by Lewis Pullman, as he returns to his hometown of Jerusalem\u2019s Lot seeking inspiration for his next book. However, he soon discovers that the town is under siege by a terrifying vampire, leading to a deadly battle for survival.<\/p>\n The film\u2019s supporting cast, includes Alfre Woodard, Makenzie Leigh, Bill Camp, and Pilou Asb\u00e6k. Despite concerns that Salem\u2019s Lot<\/i> might be shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery after the studio\u2019s shift away from theatrical releases, the project was confirmed for release on Max earlier this year.<\/p>\n Dauberman not only directed but also wrote the script, with production led by James Wan and Michael Clear of Atomic Monster, Roy Lee of Vertigo, and Mark Wolper. The film adapts King\u2019s second novel, which solidified the author\u2019s reputation in the horror genre and introduced key elements of his larger universe, with characters from Salem\u2019s Lot<\/i> reappearing in works like The Dark Tower<\/i> series.<\/p>\n This latest adaptation follows the 1979 CBS miniseries directed by Tobe Hooper and is expected to bring a fresh take on the vampire classic for modern audiences.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/th-i.thgim.com\/public\/entertainment\/movies\/862ggu\/article67614345.ece\/alternates\/SQUARE_80\/Welcome%20to%20Derry.JPEG\")
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<\/picture><\/div>\n\nA still from \u2018Salem\u2019s Lot\u2019
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