SALEM'S
LOT

1979 ****
Full-Length Mini-Series - 184 mins.
The Movie - 111 mins.

A writer (David Soul) returns to his home town to write a book about a strange house. Meanwhile, an odd man (James Mason) has moved into the house, saying that his partner, a Mr. Barlow, is out on a buying trip. When people from the town begin . . . "dying" . . . suspicions are aroused. Stay away from the "sequel", A Return to Salem's Lot.

After re-reading the novel and watching both versions of the film again, I have decided that I prefer the shortened version to the full-length miniseries. The Movie, which was cut for international release, just cuts right to the point and tells the story in a way that's easier to sit through. Plus, it adds a little bit to the scene where Cully is pointing the shotgun at Larry.
Not Rated; contains violence.

• Original televised aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Television premiere: November 17, 1979

• EDGAR ALLAN POE AWARDS NOMINATION: Best Television Feature or Miniseries (Paul Monash)
• EMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS: Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design and Title Sequences (Gene Kraft [Graphic Designer]), Outstanding Achievement in Makeup (Ben Lane and Jack H. Young), and Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Limited Series or a Special (Dramatic Underscore) (Harry Sukman)

• Warner Bros. 75th Anniversary Promo Spot
• Full-Length Miniseries presented in its original full screen aspect ratio
• Hi-Fi Mono soundtrack

• Cable TV/International Cut presented in its original full screen aspect ratio
• Hi-Fi Mono soundtrack