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  • Format: PAL
  • Language English, Spanish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 10 Jul 2006
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000FDFWYG
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,695 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Synopsis
The full length made-for-television mini-series based on Stephen King's novel about a writer who returns to his New England home town only to find its genteel citizens are turning into vampires.

DVD Description
A young novelist returning home to Salem's Lot after many years is disturbed by the strange behaviour of its people. He begins to believe that the source of the trouble may be the eerie old Marsten House that overlooks the town.

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 'Salem's Lot, the Tobe Hooper version., 24 April 2006
By Daddio C. "Keyzersoze2" (Aberdeenshire, Scotland) - See all my reviews
This, in it's time, was probably the most terrifying thing I'd seen on tele, when I was a kid. It also provided me with more nightmares than any other show at the time. True, is does look quite dated by todays standards, but just you try watching it with the lights out on a foggy night, with the curtains wide open! Was that a scratching I hear at the window? It also has some great actors Like James Mason for one, and a young David Soul. But it's the wonderful atmosphere that's the real star here, the hazy dream-like quality of the day-time photography that hypnotises you into believing that it could happen in your hometown. Yes it is a little different from the original Stephen King story, but trust me when I tell you, there is nothing better for scaring the living bejesus out of your older sister! Enjoy! Keyzersoze2...
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrifiying, 8 Sep 2006
I do so agree.
I remember watching the original ; one cold, late November ,alone in the house.I haven't been so scared since the night I watched Psycho for the first time while babysitting .
It has to be the only adation of a Stephen King novel to successfully make the transition to TV/film.
James Mason is just awesome ,and I never realised that David Soul could act.
This is a classic!!
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood memories of a tv movie classic, 19 Sep 2007
By G. Pace (Halesowen, West Midlands) - See all my reviews
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I remember as a twelve year old watching the concluding part of this original version and it frightened me so much that i actually got into my parents bed (much to my fathers utter disbelief), because i didn't want to sleep alone in my bedroom that night. He kicked me out after five minutes and later that night thought it would be a good idea to creep into my room in the dark, jump on my bed and hiss like a vampire---bringing me to tears and only stopping when my mother shouted at him to leave me alone. For weeks after i couldn't sit in my room at night without the curtains being drawn together -- with no gaps showing.
Such was the impact of this tv movie (although when i later read the novel by Stephen King, i found that if the movie had have been adapted even more closer to the novel then it would have been much better.
Three key scenes from the book are translated to the screen brilliantly
--Danny Glicks nocturnal visit to Mark Petries bedroom window
--Matt Burkes confrontation with an undead Mike Ryerson, is also a classic--with an exceptional change in the fact that when Burke opens the bedroom door, Ryerson is in a rocking chair as opposed to lying on the bed as in the novel and last but not least---
--Ben Mears and Doc Nortons vigil with Marjorie Glick in the mortuary where she rises to join the undead and is promptly banished with a crucifix.
The change to Barlow from a dracula like vampire to a hideous nosferatu like creature was probably a big risk when the film was being made but it pays off beautifully here, as in the scene where we first see him still makes me jump. The vampires in this film are probably the best looking vampires put on film as they look so evil, it's a pity that we don't see more of them. Although the film has dated, it still has an impact and like i said earlier---if Tobe Hooper would have followed Kings novel more closely, then i think this film would be very hard to beat. Then again if you have had the misfortune of watching the dreadful Rob Lowe remake, you will appreciate this version even more. I think it will be a long,long time before someone makes an adaptation of the lot that is as good as this. If you haven't seen this then you are in for a real treat and don't forget to close the curtains and lock all the doors of your house before you watch it. Pleasant dreams.
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I was haunted by this vampire-movie for years after I had first watched it when I was a teenager. I often had a really creepy feeling while watching it and when I went to bed, it... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Scared the bejesus out of me
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5.0 out of 5 stars Salem's Lot
Brilliant masterpiece of its time !
Best vampires ever seen !
Sequel to this film, Return to Salems Lot. Rubbish !
Remake of this film with Rob Lowe. Rubbish !
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5.0 out of 5 stars THANKS ALOT.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite horror
Work this out then. I detest vampire films, yet Salems lot is my favourite horror film as its not a blood in your face type film. Read more
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