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When Ben is reading old newspapers on microfilm in the library, a headline reads "Local Couple Victims of DUI"
Scenario
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..
The movie had some decent scares
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.
Too many storylines were dropped while others were strangely created
The acting was solid but the plot was rushed and, something I'll never understand, they felt the need to rewrite one of the greatest writers of our time. I just wish the story had been properly developed which is where an episode series would have been appropriate. The Marsten house murdee backstory could have been given some time, as well, as that's a great subplot and explanation as to why Barlow and Straker choose the house/location.
Do films still do test audiences?
Barlow's makeup was beautiful done, however, so that's something. It doesn't seem to be the case anymore.. The final season of "What We Do in the Shadows" is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month.