Review – Salem’s Lot

Tobe Hooper directs this four-hour (including commercials) made-for-TV epic based on the Stephen King novel about a small town in Maine infested by vampires. The result’s not too bad, especially considering vampires aren’t exactly my favorite denizens of the supernatural world. The production suffers from some of the usual Hooper technical difficulties, including a “final  battle” sequence that is occasionally difficult to follow due to poor lighting. On the other hand, the script is pretty good, and even the acting’s not half bad for a made-for-TV movie. And for those who can’t stand the full running time, there’s a shorter version available on video. Mildly amusing