"The miniseries had a warm critical reception - Toronto's Globe and Mail said the series delivered the scares, and even though Time Out preferred the film's shorter, theatrical cut, they praised director Tobe Hooper's horror craft."
"King even had good things to say about screenwriter Paul Monash's script. The series received four Emmy nominations and over the years developed a cult reputation, no doubt because so many youngsters were permanently scarred by the glinting eyes and bared teeth of the leering, levitating vampires."
Salem's Lot, Stephen King's second novel, was adapted into a miniseries that aired on CBS in November 1979. The series, which runs for three hours, was well-received, ranking 35th in viewership and estimated to have been watched by around 25 million people. Critics praised its atmospheric storytelling and horror elements, with the series earning four Emmy nominations. Over time, it developed a cult following, particularly among those who found the portrayal of vampires haunting. The miniseries is now available on a 4K-restored Blu-ray.
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