The highly anticipated adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘Salem’s Lot‘, directed by Gary Dauberman (Annabelle Comes Home), is set for release later this year. Vanity Fair has revealed that the film will premiere directly on Max in October 2024.

Take a look at the first-look images below and check out more on Vanity Fair’s website.

In a preview of his take on the classic horror tale, Dauberman shares, “You could make a very dry version of this movie, but that’s not really my style. I aim to balance the highs and lows, mixing fun moments with scares to create a thrilling and complete experience.”

Originally slated for a September 9, 2022, theatrical release, the film was later rescheduled to April 21, 2023, before ultimately being pulled from theaters.

Stephen King recently praised the film on Twitter, stating, “I’ve seen the new ‘Salem’s Lot’ and it’s quite good. It’s a return to old-school horror with a slow build and a big payoff. Not sure why WB is holding it back; it’s definitely not embarrassing.”

Set around 1975, the story follows author Ben Mears, who returns to his hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot seeking inspiration for his next book. He soon discovers that the town is under attack by a vampire and his loyal servant.

The cast includes Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, Alfre Woodard, Bill Camp, John Benjamin Hickey, Nicholas Crovetti, Jordan Preston Carter, William Sadler, Spencer Treat Clark, Cade Woodward, Debra Christofferson, and Pilou Asbaek.

Dauberman’s creative team features director of photography Michael Burgess (Annabelle Comes Home, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It), production designer Marc Fisichella (Ma, The Maze Runner), editor Luke Ciarrocchi (Glass, Split), composers Nathan Barr (The House with a Clock in Its Walls, The Great) and Lisbeth Scott (American Son, Tumble Leaf), costume designer Virginia Johnson (The New Mutants, Mile 22), and first assistant director Jeffrey “JP” Wetzel (Malignant, Annabelle Comes Home).

The original 1979 adaptation of *Salem’s Lot* was directed by Tobe Hooper, with a new mini-series following in 2004.

Photo Credit: Justin Lubin

Photo Credit: Justin Lubin

Photo Credit: Justin Lubin

Photo Credit: Justin Lubin

Photo Credit: Justin Lubin

Photo Credit: Justin Lubin