Salem's Lot [Blu-ray] [1979]

I WAS 7 YEARS OLD I SAW SALEM’S LOT IN TV 3 HOURS NOW FINALLY FIND IN BESTBUY IN BLURAY STEELBOOK RECOMMEND TO PEOPLE LOVE REAL CLASSIC VAMPIRE MOVIE!!!!!

what a great, great horror film. It is a must see, the vampires finest moment. its a warner brothers classic!!!!

I remember this movie when I was a kid, had to buy it when I saw it

More years ago than I care to remember, 'Salem's Lot was the first book I ever read by Stephen King. I have always been a horror fan, in books & movies, and though this filmed 'Salem's Lot was a TV film, it was very well done and retained it's scary atmosphere. Coincidentally, I reread the book not long ago when recovering from an operation, and it held up well. When I had the opportunity to pick up the Blu Ray recently, I took it and I must say, I probably enjoyed it even more this time around than I did originally back in the 70's.(Seems like a long time ago!) David Soul was never a favorite actor of mine, but he did a very creditable job in the lead role in this film. Tobe Hooper is a very experienced Horror Film director, having done the classic Texas Chainsaw Massacre, among many others, so all the elements clicked together well. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a creepy evenings viewing.

Not a bad idea for a TV movie way back in 1979. Tobe Hooper (yes that director who made 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre') directed this scary masterpiece based on the Stephen King novel. The debonair James Mason playing a ugly twisted servant to his hideous Vampire Master (played with gory delight by Reggie Nalder). David Soul (Yes - that " Hutchinson " of 'Starsky & Hutch' fame) portraying the savior trying to stop all forms of evil before it engulfs the populace. Horrorific and diabolical in atmosphere yet bloody and terrifying in pace. Enjoy this rare TV treasure which could've done very well at the box office.......

Salem's Lot, while not the most popular horror film out there, is made of the same ilk that the classics are and is a worthy viewing for any even casual fan of the genre. It creates a dense, consistent and creepy atmosphere that very much lends itself to the vampiric mythos that the film so passionately nourishes. The blu-ray transfer of this release is strong and I am also glad that the full-screen aspect ratio was kept intact as opposed to it being cropped to widescreen (and, in effect, losing part of its picture). At any rate, I highly recommend this gem to anyone with even a remote interest in horror films.

This in my opinion is one of the all time great horror movies, and my favorite vampire movie. I remember watching it on a Beta-max in the early 80's. I was excited to watch it again on Blu-Ray. The picture quality is amazing! It is full screen which was a bit disappointing. But I would rather it be full screen as to preserve the aspect ratio and not have them crop out part of the picture. The steel book looks great with the graphics they used. If you are looking for a classic horror movie, I would definitely recommend this one. For the price, you can't go wrong.

Salem's Lot based on Stephen King's novel of the same name is an enjoyable movie despite it's slow pace. The movie was released on tv in 2 parts during the 70's. It stars acting legend James Mason as one of the villains and was directed by Tobe Hooper who made Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The movie has a spooky atmosphere which overcomes some of the wooden performances. Unlike most made-for-tv movies, Salem's Lot was shot on film, not video, which makes this an impressive hi-def presentation. I wanted to watch this movie many years ago when I was child. I don't remember why I missed the premiere, but I am glad that I watched it on blu-ray for the first time. The picture quality is outstanding. Salem's Lot may not compare to today's best horror movies, but it still is creepy