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When Ben is reading old newspapers on microfilm in the library, a headline reads "Local Couple Victims of DUI"
Narrative
An author returns to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lot in search of inspiration for his next book, only to discover that the townspeople are being attacked by a bloodthirsty vampire.. Writer Gary Dauberman told Den of Geek in June 2019 that his goal with the new version of Salem's Lot is to make vampires frightening again. He wants to get away from the sexier, more romanticized undead that have infested pop culture for much of the past quarter century, thanks to everything from Interview with the Vampire to Twilight to The Vampire Diaries..
What makes the book a masterpiece is the slow burn
The paper was supposedly printed in 1956, at a time when the term "DUI" was not yet in use.. References Trog (1970). SundownWritten and Performed by Gordon LightfootCourtesy of Warner RecordsBy arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing.
The budding love affair
The vignettes of strange things happening around town. The eventual gathering of a gang of misfit heroes that come together in perfect King fashion.All of that is gone. The pacing is largely incoherent.
But, unfortunately, this adaptation is defanged
Characters jump to conclusions (the right ones, always) without a second thought. It's hard to love any of characters because they all lack the depth they need to make the story move forward.There are some really amazing moments here, and some small sparks of genius. Looking for something different to add to your Watchlist?