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Interview with the Vampire to Twilight to The Vampire Diaries
Chronology
An author returns to his hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot in search of inspiration for his next book, only to find that the townspeople are under attack by a bloodthirsty vampire. Author Gary Dauberman told Den of Geek in June 2019 that his goal with the new version of Salem’s Lot is to make Vampire terrifying again. As Ben reads old newspapers on microfilm at the library, the headline reads «Local Couple Victims of Drunk Driving.» The paper was supposedly printed in 1956, at a time when the term «DUI» was still in use.
was not yet in use
References Trough (1970). SundownWritten and performed by Gordon LightfootCourtesy of Warner RecordsBy arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing. The film had some decent scares.
Too many plot threads were left out, while others were oddly recreated
The acting was solid, but the plot was rushed, and what I’ll never understand is they felt the need to rewrite one of the greatest writers of our time. I just wish the story had been properly developed where an episodic series would have been appropriate. They could have also devoted some time to the backstory to the Marsten house murder, as it’s a great subplot and explanation for why Barlow and Straker chose the house/location.
Do movies still test audiences?
Barlow’s makeup was beautifully done, though, so that’s something. That doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. Looking for something else to add to your watchlist?