Salem’s Lot

Based on Stephen King’s vampire novel., When Ben (David Soul) returns to his hometown to work on his novel, he discovers a series of strange events that lead him to suspect that a vampire is stalking the community. It’s something to do with the mysterious antique dealer, Mr. Straker (James Mason). This two-part, TV movie is one of the better adaptations of a Steven King story, and Marie Windsor admirers will like seeing her again in a good role. But King or Windsor fans should be sure to rent the three-hour, 2-tape version, rather than the butchered 112-minute digest., Based on Stephen King’s vampire novel. David Soul, James Mason, Lance Kerwin, Bonnie Bedelia. Jason: Lew Ayres. Weasel: Elisha Cook. Norton: Ed Flanders. Also known as “Salem’s Lot: The Movie.” Tobe Hooper directed.