Salem’s Lot director Gary Dauberman addresses the movie’s long delay and Stephen King’s support during that time. The adaptation of King’s 1975 vampire novel was originally slated for a theatrical release in 2022 before being delayed for two years. During this time, it remained uncertain whether the movie would ever be released, but King remained a staunch and vocal supporter of the project, which eventually helped the Salem’s Lot adaptation secure a streaming debut on Max in 2024.
