Helmed by Gary Dauberman, ‘Salem’s Lot’ is based on Stephen King’s eponymous 1975 horror novel. It is the first time the source material has been adapted for a film, having already been released as a miniseries in 1979 and 2004, respectively, both of which have garnered a cult following. The film follows author Ben Mears (Lewis Pullman), who returns to his hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot AKA Salem’s Lot, in Maine, after 25 years to find inspiration for his next book. His search takes a sinister turn after he realizes that an ancient evil is turning the town’s residents into vampires.

Ben, thus, takes up the responsibility of ending the plague of the undead and saving his town. While there are many films about vampires, what separates ‘Salem’s Lot’ from the rest is its treatment of the genre. It has a dark tone devoid of comedic elements. If you are seeking narratives that deal with vampires or evil forces ravaging a small town or a particular place, here we bring you movies similar to ‘Salem’s Lot.’

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