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If horror movies have taught us anything it’s this: Don’t go anywhere. Don’t leave your house, and if you do leave your house, don’t leave your hometown. And if you do leave your hometown, don’t go out to the middle of nowhere. And if you do go out to the middle of nowhere and someone asks you all to surrender your cell phones, skip to the end and run away in terror right now. It’ll save everybody — you and the killer cultists included — a lot of bother.

Writer/director Mark Anthony Green’s “Opus” is the latest in a long line of films where city folk are invited to somewhere creepy, ignore obvious red flags for most of the runtime, then have the audacity to act surprised when scary things happen. Specifically this is the creepy cult version, where everyone they meet is a...

Though they don't have nearly as many big-screen appearances as zombies or vampires, werewolves are still popular characters depicted in several films. It's not always the case, but most films with the hairy supernatural species show the werewolf characters as ordinary people turning into vicious killers. However, it's not a rule that werewolf stories must be told within the horror genre. Films like Teen Wolf have used lycanthropy to tell relatable coming-of-age stories through a comedic lens.

Stories of lycanthropy align with the 1980s cultural shift when conversations around sex and puberty were seeping into pop culture. Many of the '80s werewolf films deal with supernatural characters entering a new phase of life, with the physical transformation from human to wolf being representative of this change. Many of these transformations depicted in '80s werewolf films are presented as being painful, which happens to pair well with gory imagery typically associated with horror films.

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Stephen King is wildly prolific. That may be an understatement but it's still worth pointing out. Not only does the man have an impressive level of output, but King's stuff is consistently very popular. As such, for virtually as long as he's been a writer, his works have been adapted for the screen, both big and small. Sometimes that goes well, with King being particularly fond of "The Shawshank Redemption" and "Stand By Me," as a couple of examples. Naturally, Hollywood being Hollywood, those adaptations aren't going to work sometimes. For his part, King was willing to call at least one of them an outright trainwreck.

In a 2007 interview with Time, King was asked about quality control as it relates to adaptations of his work. For starters, the author made it clear that he doesn't generally maintain a lot of control in that department.

Stephen King’s 1975 novel gets its first big screen treatment, courtesy of Gary Dauberman. Here’s our Salem’s Lot review.

There’s a particular flavour of horror films that don’t often get a lot of appreciation, especially as so-called “elevated horror” dominates the screens and critics’ notebooks. These horrors aren’t necessarily what we’d call good in the most traditional sense, but they’re perfectly fine and most importantly, hugely accessible for everyone.

Which brings us to Salem’s Lot, Gary Dauberman’s adaptation of Stephen King’s 1975 vampire novel. Dauberman’s version of Salem’s Lot is the first time the book has been adapted to the big screen, although a shortened version of the 1979 miniseries did enjoy a short stint in cinemas, as did a feature film sequel to the miniseries, A Return To Salem’s Lot.

The film follows Ben Mears (played by Top Gun: Maverick’s Lewis Pullman...

Stephen King's Salem's Lot is his quintessential vampire story, with adaptations of the story ranging in quality. The book, about a small town in Maine beset with horrifying versions of vampires, has so far been adapted into two TV miniseries, a prequel show, and two movies. King has written several vampire tales at this point, but Salem's Lot remains a fan favorite that influenced generations of vampire storytelling. It was only King's second published novel, released in 1975. It's also just a really good book, showing right away just how formidable a presence in horror King was destined to become.

As good and scary as Salem's Lot's Barlow is, the story has never been adapted definitively. While the 1979 TV miniseries is well-remembered, critics and fans bemoaned some elements that failed to match the original novel. The same can be said for the 2004 miniseries, while Return to Salem's Lot and Chapelwaite...

The audience score for the 2024 adaptation of Stephen King's Salem's Lot has been unveiled on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Gary Dauberman and starring Lewis Pullman, Mackenzie Leigh, Alfre Woodard, and Bill Camp, the new version of the classic King story was initially slated to release in theaters before plans changed, and the film dropped on Max on October 4. The Stephen King movie received mixed reviews from critics, currently sitting at a 48% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 54 reviews.

Now, the audience score for the 2024 movie has been revealed on Rotten Tomatoes, and it's the second-lowest among all Salem's Lot adaptations with 41%. The score is not as low as the 24% audience score given to the sequel to the 1979 adaptation, A Return to Salem's Lot. However, it's also not as high as the original Salem's Lot television miniseries and its 2004 adaptation, which sit at 65% and 48%, respectively. Check out a table that...

Stephen King isn’t just an author by this point: He’s an institution, a legacy of classic horror stories that capture our imaginations, fuel our nightmares, and speak — when he’s at his best — to our shared experiences as flawed, emotional beings. The best King stories scare so many of us that we all feel connected, and even the worst are usually pretty fun.

King’s books and short stories quickly became hit movies, many of them celebrated in their time, and some flopped so hard that hardly anybody remembers them. Cataloguing every adaptation might be a fool’s errand, so we made some tough choices and decided to focus only on his theatrical releases.

And even then, there are so many King adaptations that it gets tricky. The sequels to King’s work rarely have anything to do with the source material, so they’re all disqualified. We...

At this point in his illustrious career, Stephen King has seen so many of his novels, short stories, and even a few screenplays produced by Hollywood that not only have many of those movies already been remade, but some of those remakes have remakes of their own. The sheer number of adaptations that have been made out of King's work has made one thing abundantly clear: not all of them are hits. And guess what? The author, himself, knows it.

When someone has been slinging words for as long as Stephen King, sharing your thoughts and opinions on the newest movies and television shows comes as naturally as breathing. Over the years, Stephen King has served as a guest critic for Entertainment Weekly, occasionally sharing his thoughts on some of Hollywood's biggest releases, but he's also always been just as willing to criticize adaptations of his work. Whether it was creative differences,...

Misery has a new number one fan. Just in time for Halloween, the acclaimed 1990 Stephen King adaptation can now be viewed on a new streamer.

Directed by Rob Reiner, Misery is now streaming on Max. The psychological thriller, which is based on King's 1987 novel of the same name, stars James Caan as an author who is held captive by an obsessive fan, played by Kathy Bates, who forces him to rewrite the finale to his novel series. Bates' performance as the crazed fan, Annie Wilkes, was widely praised by critics, leading her to win the Academy Award for Best Actress at the 63rd Academy Awards. Misery remains the only movie based on a King novel to win an Oscar.

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Today marks the launch of No Sleep October, a month-long celebration for Halloween and horror fans alike. Max’s brand new exclusive films, horror library, imaginative curations, designs, and specially designed art featuring iconic stars from fans’ favorite scary movies will haunt viewers and keep them up all night with fear.

No Sleep October brings horror fans three films only available to stream on Max, including Salem’s Lot on October 3. In the film, author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot in search of inspiration for his next book, only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire.

The new Max Original film Caddo Lake debuts on October 10. When an eight-year-old girl mysteriously vanishes, a series of past deaths and disappearances start to link together, forever altering a broken family’s history. And in Trap, debuting October 25, a father and teen daughter attend a pop concert,...

Stephen King is celebrating the release of the long-delayed adaptation of Salem's Lot with an excited new post about the upcoming movie. Originally completing filming in 2022, the upcoming Salem's Lot remake is finally getting released on Max after multiple delays in its release schedule. While the movie was supposed to arrive in theaters, its continuous delayed release due to calendar shifts and the 2023 Hollywood strikes resulted in the movie going to streaming instead. However, it's still highly-anticipated due to it being the first movie adaptation of the King novel, following two TV miniseries in 1979 and 2004.

Now, King himself has posted about the Salem's Lot remake, expressing excitement for the delayed adaptation by posing with a framed poster of the film. He can also be seen holding a small toy of Dracula, referencing how the original novel came from the idea of having the famous vampire arrive in America during the 20th century.

October is here! Which means peak Halloween season is now underway, and that includes the launch of “No Sleep October,” a month-long celebration for Halloween and horror fans alike at Max. Max’s brand new exclusive films, a best-in-class horror library, imaginative curations, and specially designed art featuring iconic stars will keep you busy all month long.

Look for new Max Original Film, Salem’s Lot on October 3. In the film, “Author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot in search of inspiration for his next book only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire.”

Max Original Film Caddo Lake arrives on October 10. “When an eight-year-old girl mysteriously vanishes, a series of past deaths and disappearances start to link together, forever altering a broken family’s history.” Celine Held & Logan George (Topside) wrote and directed for New Line Cinema, and the film...

Ready for Halloween? So is Max. The streamer just debuted their month-long Halloween and horror movie celebration, dubbed “No Sleep October,” and we’ve got the full list for your perusal.

There’s a batch of A24 horror movies that includes favorites like “Bodies Bodies Bodies” and “Midsommar” alongside new releases “MaXXXine” and “I Saw the TV Glow.”

Timed to the release of Max’s “Salem’s Lot” adaptation from “Anabelle Comes Home” director Gary Dauberman, which debuts on Oct. 3, Max also has a collection of Stephen King movies, including Tobe Hooper’s 1979 mini-series adaptation, “It” and “It: Chapter Two,” “The Shining” and “Doctor Sleep.”

And with the streaming debut of “Trap” landing on Max on Oct. 25, M. Night Shyamalan is also getting the spotlight with a collection that includes “Unbreakable,” “The Sixth Sense” and “The Visit.”

Finally, there are of course plenty of horror and Halloween classics, including “A Nightmare on Elm Street,...

The lineup of new movies and TV shows on Max in October 2024 is just as packed with known Warner Bros. and HBO classics as ever, alongside a steady stream of slick recent releases. After launching in 2020 as HBO Max, the primary streaming home for Warner Bros. titles, Max changed its name and rebranded in 2023. While the name change also comes with some changes to subscription tiers, Max will still release new hit titles every month, which in October includes yet more highly acclaimed movies and the most anticipated TV shows.

Max features a varied collection of new releases and returning favorites for Max users to enjoy in the coming month. The long-delayed adaptation of Salem's Lot will finally be making its debut on Max while there are also some big horror movies from 2024, including MaXXXine and Trap. October 2024 will also see Max adding a number of classic horror movies to...

Alfre Woodard, John Benjamin Hickey, Makenzie Leigh, Lewis Pullman, and Jordan Preston Carter in ‘Salem’s Lot’ (Photo by Courtesy of New Line Cinema/Max)

Max’s October 2024 lineup includes a new adaptation of Stephen King’s bestselling vampire novel Salem’s Lot and the premiere of the eight-episode comedy series The Franchise starring Himesh Patel. Jordin Sparks hosts and Johnny Weir and Terrell Ferguson judge the new competition series Roller Jam debuting on October 10th. And Dylan O’Brien stars in Caddo Lake, a mystery thriller premiering on October 10th.

The streamer’s October calendar of new series and films also includes the documentaries I Am Not A Monster: The Lois Riess Murders, Louder: The Soundtrack of Change, and Breath of Fire. Writer/director M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap starring Josh Hartnett makes its streaming premiere on October 25th, and Maxxxine with Mia Goth debuts on October 18th.

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A Return to Salem's Lot is officially headed to a new streaming home ahead of the upcoming remake's release.

Per Max, the 1987 feature film sequel to 1979's original Salem's Lot miniseries is set to arrive on the streaming platform on Oct. 1. This will make A Return to Salem's Lot available for audiences to watch just two days before the new Salem's Lot feature film premieres on the very same platform.

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Based on Stephen King's 1975 novel of the same name, 1979's Salem's Lot followed Ben Mears, a successful author who returns to his childhood hometown of Jerusalem's Lot, Maine, where he intends to research for his latest book about the area's old and storied Marsten House.

The 2024 feature film adaptation of Stephen King's second novel 'Salem's Lot will hit Max on October 3, but until then there are plenty of ways for fans to explore the vampire-infested village. It was the setting for the novel and two short stories; two TV miniseries; an oddball '80s movie sequel; and even a radio play co-starring Hellraiser's biggest icon. The author has even hinted that the legacy of the town extends through more books than most people know.

The 1975 novel was adapted for television in 1979 and 2004, and the short story was adapted in 2021. In 1987, cult movie king Larry Cohen directed legendary filmmaker Sam Fuller in a black comedy sequel, and in 1994 the BBC staged a seven-part radio play starring Doug Bradley Hellraiser's original Pinhead as the terrifying Barlow. And King has responded to questions about a 'Salem's Lot sequel with hints about his Dark Tower novels.

“Annabelle” writer Gary Dauberman is sinking his teeth into one of Stephen King’s most famous tales with the first trailer for the upcoming “Salem’s Lot,” streaming on Max on Oct. 3.

Based on King’s 1975 novel, “Salem’s Lot” follows Ben Mears (Lewis Pullman), a successful writer who moves back to his hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot to write his next novel, inspired by an experience he had in an abandoned house in the town. His arrival coincides with the purchase of the house by Kurt Barlow (William Sadler), an ancient vampire using his human familiar Richard Straker (Pilou Asbæk) to turn the citizens of the town. As more and more locals are transformed into vampires, Mears and his human allies are trapped in a fight for their lives.

In addition to Pullman, Sadler and Asbæk, the film also stars Makenzie Leigh as Susan Norton, Ben’s love interest; Bill Camp...

The latest adaptation of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot will bypass movie theaters altogether.

As previously reported, New Line Cinema’s take on King’s 1975 bestselling novel will forego a theatrical release and launch exclusively on streaming service Max. On Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed that it would bow in Thursday, Oct. 3. Watch a trailer above.

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As we inch closer and closer to the spooky season, we're getting more exciting updates regarding the horror lineup for the fall. One announcement that's come out today is that the new Salem's Lot movie is finally being released, and we don't have long now to wait to watch it! Vanity Fair went behind the scenes on the upcoming Stephen King adaptation and has broken the news that the movie will be released on Max this October. The exact release date is Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.

Salem's Lot is written and directed by Gary Dauberman, who is best known for horror titles like Annabelle, The Nun, It, and It Chapter Two. The movie was first reported in 2019, and while filming took place between 2021 and 2022, it was caught in post-production issues which led to multiple delays. Though it was first set for a theatrical release, reports of it moving to streaming only began...

The latest adaptation of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot will bypass movie theaters altogether.

Warner Bros. Discovery announced Tuesday that New Line’s take on King’s 1975 bestselling novel will forego a theatrical launch and premiere exclusively on streaming service Max in 2024.

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Stephen King is vocal about his dissatisfaction with adaptations that fail to capture the essence of his stories and vision. Some of King's own adaptations, such as Maximum Overdrive, have been critically panned, leading him to openly criticize his own work. King's criticisms of adaptations range from changes to the story and characters to overall poor execution, regardless of the filmmakers involved.

Stephen King is responsible for a growing number of movies inspired by his stories, but when the adaptation fails to capture his vision, he is often among the first to speak out against it. King has been writing novels and short stories since 1967, when he sold his first short story. Following that, his debut novel, Carrie, was released in 1974, and in 1976, it received a film adaptation that kicked off King's legacy as the Master of Horror.

Since then, King's work has been adapted for both film and TV in more than 100 different projects.

Recent delays and a shift to streaming for Salem's Lot suggest that it will likely be another failed Stephen King movie adaptation, disappointing audiences who were excited for the remake. The decision to forgo a theatrical release and stream the film instead indicates that Salem's Lot may not be strong enough to be successful with audiences and critics. The failure of Salem's Lot is not surprising, as recent Stephen King adaptations have not lived up to the quality of previous adaptations like Gerald's Game, It, It: Chapter Two, and Doctor Sleep. Let's hope this marks the end of half-hearted Stephen King adaptations.

Though anticipation was high for the newest film adaptation of Stephen King's Salem's Lot, recent bad news means that this could be yet another flopped King adaptation. Since 1974, Stephen King has penned some of the most popular horror stories in recent literary history, many of which have been brought to the big screen,...

New Salem's Lot movie may skip theatrical release and debut directly on Max due to the Hollywood crisis and delays in production. Warner Bros. Discovery considering releasing titles directly on Max to provide more content and nourish its catalog. Salem's Lot, based on Stephen King's novel, follows a man's investigation in a seemingly quiet American town with dark secrets and creatures lurking in the shadows.

Bad news for the fans of one of Stephen King's oldest and most popular stories. The new Salem's Lot movie, which was set to hit theaters next year, may skip theatrical release and debut directly on Max. With the current crisis in Hollywood pausing the production of several films and series, 2024 is starting to look complicated for Max. Although the streaming platform will deliver big releases like the second season of House of the Dragon, many other titles will not be able to meet their debut date,...

If you’re looking for something to watch on HBO Max this month, you may want to prioritize the following titles that are leaving the streaming service throughout February. Below, we’ve assembled a complete list of everything leaving HBO Max in February, which ranges from Oscar-winning blockbusters to stone-cold classics to delightful comedies.

Noteworthy films leaving HBO Max this month include “Dunkirk,” “Blade Runner 2049,” “Amistad,” “Pitch Perfect,” “Independence Day,” “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” “The Goonies,” “Joker” and “The Lego Batman Movie.” It’s also last call for DC films “Wonder Woman,” “Aquaman,” “Birds of Prey” and “Suicide Squad.”

The end of February will also mark the departure of a number of documentary series that aired on CNN, including “The Bush Years,” “The Seventies,” “The Eighties,” ”The Nineties,” ”The Movies” and ”The Story of Late Night.”

Check out the full list of everything leaving HBO Max in February 2022 below.

Alfre Woodard has boarded the cast of Salem's Lot, an upcoming movie adaptation at New Line based on the novel by Stephen King. The Oscar-nominated actress has reportedly been cast in the role of Dr. Cody, who's depicted as a male character named Dr. Jimmy Cody in the original King novel. Another version of Dr. Cody was played by Robert Mammone in the 2004 miniseries adaptation.

Several other cast members for the new Salem's Lot have also been announced. Lewis Pullman was cast as Ben Mears. Other actors attached include Makenzie Leigh as Susan Norton, Bill Camp as Matt Burke, and Spencer Treat Clark as Mike Ryerson. Like the novel, Salem's Lot follows Ben Mears returning to his childhood home of Jerusalem's Lot in search of inspiration for his next book, only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire.

James Wan is producing the new Salem's Lot...

New Line's Salem's Lot movie has secured Lewis Pullman for the lead role. Salem's Lot follows Ben Mears (Pullman), a man who "returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem's Lot in search of inspiration for his next book only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a vampire, leading him to band together a ragtag group that will fight the evil presence." This is similar to the original 1975 novel by Stephen King and the subsequent miniseries adaptation.

Based on the Stephen King novel, the new script for New Line's movie comes from Gary Dauberman. He previously found success with tackling King's work as the writer of It and It: Chapter Two, both of which were very well received. Dauberman is also on board to direct this time around after making his directorial debut with 2019's Annabelle Comes Home. Along with writing and directing, Dauberman executive produces Salem's Lot with Michael Bederman,...

Hello, dear readers! We’re back with a brand new assortment of horror and sci-fi home media releases this week, and as we creep closer and closer towards Halloween, there are definitely a handful of titles coming out on Tuesday that would be fun to check out as you get ready for the spooky season. Arrow Video is keeping busy with a handful of releases, including a 4K version of Dario Argento’s The Cat O’ Nine Tails and Blind Beast. And speaking of Argento, Blue Underground is showing Two Evil Eyes - his collaboration with George A. Romero - some love with their 4K presentation of the film. Larry Cohen’s A Return to Salem’s Lot is finally getting a Blu-ray, and if you missed the latest Conjuring film in theaters earlier this year, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is headed home on multiple formats this week as well.

Last year it was revealed that after teaming up to bring nightmares to life in The Conjuring cinematic universe, James Wan and Gary Dauberman are looking to bring one of Stephen King's classic stories to the big screen with a film adaptation of ’Salem's Lot, with Wan producing and Dauberman executive producing and writing the screenplay. Nearly one year later, it's now been reported that Dauberman will also direct the latest adaptation of King's beloved 1975 book.

The news comes from The Hollywood Reporter, who report that Dauberman "has closed a deal to direct the feature thriller" for New Line Cinema. This will mark Dauberman's second movie as director, as he made his directorial debut with last year's Annabelle Comes Home.

According to THR, Roy Lee and Mark Wolper will produce the new 'Salem's Lot adaptation alongside Wan. A release date has yet to be announced.

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After teaming up several times to bring nightmares to life in The Conjuring cinematic universe, James Wan and Gary Dauberman are now looking to bring one of Stephen King's classic stories to the big screen.

According to multiple sources, including The Hollywood Reporter, a movie adaptation of King's 1975 novel ’Salem's Lot is in the works at New Line Cinema, with James Wan producing and Gary Dauberman executive producing and writing the screenplay based on King's beloved book. Roy Lee and Mark Wolper are also on board as producers. A director has yet to be named.

A story about an author who moves back to his hometown only to discover that it's being overrun by vampires (thanks to the enigmatic new resident in town known as Kurt Barlow), ’Salem's Lot was adapted as a TV miniseries in 1979 by Tobe Hooper and in 2004 by Mikael Salomon. A sequel to the 1979 miniseries,...

We've got some sad news to report for big fans of the horror genre. Pioneer filmmaker Larry Cohen has passed away. Circumstances surrounding Cohen's passing are not yet clear, but the filmmaker reportedly died today at the age of 77. The veteran director and screenwriter had contributed to dozens of genre movies since the start of his career, and had built a passionate fan following in the decades since. Needless to say, the community is already in mourning, with many fans and colleagues taking to social media to express their sorrow over the loss.

Cohen's career in the entertainment industry dates all the way back to the 1950's, starting with work on television scripts. He had spent a lot of time in his early career writing for crime and detective shows, such as The Defenders and The Fugitive. By the '70s, Cohen opted to step behind the camera as well,...

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Larry Cohen has revealed that he and J.J. Abrams are working on a new anthology series together...

In an interview with Broke Horror Fan, B-movie maestro Larry Cohen has confirmed that he and J.J. Abrams are in the process of bringing a new anthology series to life on cable.

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Abrams is a noted fan of Cohen, who has previously directed cult classics like The Stuff and A Return To Salem's Lot, having even recently appeared in a documentary celebrating his career called King Cohen: The Wild World Of Filmmaker Larry Cohen.

"We’re working on a series now for cable with J.J. Abrams, who is a big fan of mine, and his company, Bad Robot,...

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Highwaymen, a project once earmarked for Robert Redford and Paul Newman, is set to star Paul Newman and Robert Redford...

The mighty Kevin Costner is adding another film project to his work slate, with the news that he’s set to co-star with Woody Harrelson in a new film for Netflix by the name of Highwaymen.

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It’s a project that’s been around a long time this one, at one stage a possible vehicle for Robert Redford and Paul Newman. The current guise of the film will be directed by John Lee Hancock, who previously wrote the Kevin Costner-headlined A Perfect World, and directed The Founder and Saving Mr Banks.

Hancock has re-written the script too, from an earlier draft by John Dusco.

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The film: Anthropologist Joe Weber (Michael Moriarty) is given custody of his wayward son, Jeremy (Ricky Addison Reed) and decides to take him back to the town in Maine where he lived as a boy, Salem’s Lot. His memories of a happy childhood are soon swept aside by the alarming discovery that the town has been taken over by vampires. They want Joe’s professional help to write their bible, the story of their society, and Joe has to choose between his professional curiosity or getting the hell out of Vampire Dodge. Apparently, this is...

Read More: Raised in Fear: Coping with Excess in Larry Cohen's It's Alive Larry Cohen, the writer behind 2002's "Phone Booth" and director of "A Return to Salem's Lot," will be recognized for his work spanning from the 1970s to the 1990s with special screenings courtesy of American Cinematheque and Cinefamily. On August 6 at 7:30pm at the Egyptian Theater, American Cinematheque will show a Cohen double feature in "A Night of the Living '80s: A New Wave of Horror." Cohen's "Special Effects," starring Eric Bogosian, as well as "The Ambulance," starring Eric Roberts, Janine Turner, Red Buttons and James Earl Jones, will be screened. The double feature will be followed by a discussion moderated by film historian David Del Valle.  Cinefamily will have a midnight screening of Cohen's "God Told Me To" (1976) on August 21 at the Silent Movie Theater, which will be followed by a Q&A with Cohen.

Just when you thought it was safe to travel to New England, Rock and Shock announces Tara Reid is among the newest crop of guests attending the 11th annual event. We all know wherever Tara goes, a sharknado can't be far behind.

In anticipation for the October 17-19 event in Worcester, Ma, Rock and Shock organizers have been busy over the past couple of weeks announcing the guest list a few names at a time in true cliffhanger fashion, keeping fans of the event glued to social media to catch the next name.

In addition to Reid, Rock and Shock has announced a slew of other guests, including festival favorites Kane Hodder, Bill Moseley, Sid Haig, and William Forsythe. Also, Andrew Divoff, Tom Savini, Lynn Lowry, John Russo, Kristina Klebe, Justin Beahm, and Jack Bennett have been added as well.

Saturday's headline musical act was also revealed. Gwar will be...

Have you ever seen Larry Cohen's A Return to Salem's Lot?  Well, depending on who you talk to, it's either an interesting little gem or a piece of garbage.  Today, William Bibbiani and Ryan Turek debate whether you should check it out or avoid like the plague in today's Kings of Horror.

Kings of Horror a month-long series in which ShockTillYouDrop.com's Turek (@_RyanTurek) and CraveOnline's Bibbiani (@williambibbiani) reflect on the big screen theatrical offerings of Stephen King's works.

31 days, 31 films, 31 reviews!  The series began with Carrie and will end with the Carrie remake.  Head inside for the video.

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Michael Moriarty, who starred in such classic films as Who’ll Stop the Rain and Pale Rider, exiled himself to Canada in 1995, following a nasty confrontation with U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno in a Washington, D.C. hotel room. Moriarty was invited along with network television executives and producers to hear Reno’s views on censorship of TV violence. Law and Order, one of the least violent shows on television, was cited as a major offender. Incensed by Reno's campaign to “forcibly end violence on television and trample on rights of free expression as guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution,” Moriarty quit the series and left the U.S. in protest. He has been a landed immigrant in Canada ever since. Why the fateful encounter with Reno led to a radical (and seemingly overnight) transformation of Moriarty’s...

Looks like we jumped the gun a bit reporting that the new working title for David R. Ellis' Shark Night 3D is The Briar Lake Murders. Instead it's looking like The Briar Lake Murders is actually one of Ellis' Next projects.

According to a website called thebriarlakemurders.com, Ellis' cinematographer on the project will be the legendary Daniel Pearl (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 1974, A Return to Salem's Lot, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003), and here's the synopsis:

A group of rude and insensitive city kids take a weekend vacation to Briar Lake, a picturesque town overlooking a beautiful lake, which to most outsiders would appear to be a peaceful small town. Having zero respect for anyone outside of their group, they are confronted by the hostile and eccentric residents. Following a bizarre experience in the town’s diner, they quickly retreat to the protection of their borrowed vacation lake house,...