Horror fans will want to check out HBO GO this October for the debut of Salem’s Lot. New Line Cinema’s film adaptation of Stephen King’s 1975 bestselling novel will make its digital premiere on October 3 on the streamer.

Masters Of Horror

The Max Original film Salem’s Lot reunites the producing teams behind the record-breaking horror franchises The Conjuring universe and the IT films. Gary Dauberman writes, directs, and executive produces the film. Producers are James Wan and Michael Clear for Atomic Monster, Roy Lee for Vertigo, and Mark Wolper.

In this story, 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.

Salem’s Lot was originally adapted into a two-part miniseries in 1979 for CBS in America. That production starred James Mason and David Soul.

Star Power

Salem’s Lot stars Lewis Pullman (Ben Mears), Alfre Woodard (Dr. Cody), Makenzie Leigh (Susan Norton), Bill Camp (Matthew Burke), Spencer Treat Clark (Mike Ryerson), Pilou Asbæk (Straker), and John Benjamin Hickey (Father Callahan).

Gary Dauberman writes, directs, and executive produces the film, producers are James Wan and Michael Clear for Atomic Monster, Roy Lee for Vertigo, and Mark Wolper.

Stream Salem’s Lot from October 3 exclusively on HBO GO.

(Photo: New Line Cinema / HBO GO)