Hollyweird #030 - Boot/Re-Boot: Salem's Lot (1979, 2004, 2024)

In this episode, hosts Sean and Lexi dive deep into an in-depth review of all three versions of 'Salem's Lot'—1979, 2004, and 2024. They provide a detailed analysis by scoring various aspects such as character portrayal, town design, Stephen King vibes, cinematography, and more. Despite its shortcomings, a particular fondness is held for the 2004 version. Additionally, upcoming events are teased, including a live show at the LA Film School and an interview with James Jude Courtney. Join the hosts as they wrap up Stephen King Month with fascinating insights and dumb banter. 00:00 Introduction and Banter 00:53 Upcoming Live Show Announcement 04:38 Guest Appearances and Collaborations 05:54 Salem's Lot Deep Dive 20:38 Rating the Salem's Lot Adaptations 48:03 Rating the Accents 49:33 Town Design Critique 53:26 The Marston House 55:13 Overall King Vibes 58:10 Acting Performances 01:00:50 Dialogue Analysis 01:02:51 Cinematography and Pacing 01:11:23 Music and Sound 01:26:51 Final Scores and Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hollyweird #030 - Boot/Re-Boot: Salem's Lot (1979, 2004, 2024) is an episode from The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast by IHATEHORROR.

This episode is 01:34:25 long.

This episode was published on Sep 30, 2025.

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