'SALEM'S LOT' Remake Will Skip Theaters And Premier Directly On MAX; Stephen King Shares Reaction
During the 2020 to 2021 pandemic, it was common to see new films go directly to streaming services. Everyone was at home and nothing was open for a short while, this made total sense but not we’re in 2023 and studios are still a bit skeptical in bringing certain films to the big screen. This is where the latest adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘Salem’s Lot’ comes in.
Last summer, we got word that Warner Bros. and New Line's upcoming re-adaptation had been pushed back to April 21, 2023 after previously being scheduled to open on September 9, 2022. Since then, the movie appeared to be removed from the schedule altogether, and subsequently shelved for the time being.
Now, Variety reports that the current plan is for the Gary Dauberman-directed horror film to debut on the Max streaming service, although "no decision has been made" just yet.
According to the trade, the move from the big screen "is not a reflection of the film’s quality, but is due to the fact that the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike has created a growing need for Max content."
A trailer debuted at CinemaCon last year, but has yet to be released online. In fact, the only official look we've had at the movie is the following promo image showing the lead characters looking at the Marsten house, so let's hope the studio shares a teaser as soon as a decision is made.
What does the books author, Stephen King, have to say on the matter? Well King has indeed seen the film and has a few choice words for us he delivered in a tweet yesterday.
The movie stars Lewis Pullman, Alfre Woodard, Bill Camp, Pilou Asbæk, Makenzie Leigh, and Spencer Treat Clark. Recent IT adaptation writer Gary Dauberman (Annabelle Comes Home) directs, and also penned the screenplay.
We’ll bring you more as it develops.
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