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Pod Mortem: A Horror Podcast

Episode 200 - Salem's Lot (1979)

Pod Mortem: A Horror Podcast

Reneé Hunter Vasquez, John Paul Vasquez, Travis Hunter-Sayapin

Film Reviews, Tv & Film:film Reviews, Tv & Film

4.7659 Ratings

🗓️ 22 January 2024

⏱️ 334 minutes

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Summary

Open the window...open the window, Mark! Join Reneé, John Paul, and Travis as they discuss Tobe Hooper's 1979 supernatural horror miniseries "Salem's Lot" based upon the novel by Stephen King.   Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepodmortem    Pod Mortem would like to thank Original CINematic for sponsoring this week's episode! https://www.ogcinpro.com/  Feel free to contact: William Rush: wrush@ogcinpro.comXxena Rush: xrush@ogcinpro.com    Where to listen to the podcast and follow us on social media: https://allmylinks.com/thepodmortem   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepodmortem https://twitter.com/bloodandsmoke https://twitter.com/realstreeter84 https://twitter.com/travismwhFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodmortem https://www.instagram.com/travismwh https://www.instagram.com/bloodandsmoke https://www.instagram.com/juggalodaddy84   What would you rate Salem's Lot and what should we watch next? Email us at thepodmortem@gmail.com    "Pod Mortem Theme" written and performed by Travis Hunter. https://youtube.com/travismwh

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0:00.0

Pod Morton would like to thank Original Cinematic for sponsoring this week's episode.

0:04.9

Original Cinematic is an independent production company that has made it their mission to create, produce, and promote films that are inclusive, honor women, promote the LGBTQIA plus community, and provide prominent positions and roles to POC actors and filmmakers

0:21.0

and promote the films of marginalized and underrepresented populations.

0:26.3

These are all things that are extremely important to our podcast as well.

0:30.4

Original Cinematic is currently accepting scripts and treatments.

0:34.3

Both William and Zena Rush are also available via email or Zoom to discuss writing

0:39.4

and provide input and resources to all aspiring writers free of charge. Their information

0:45.3

will be made available in the show notes. Original Cinematic has multiple exciting projects on

0:50.8

the horizon. Their next film, immersion, is slated for release in early

0:55.0

2024. Upcoming films fetish, sweetener, and run, and their documentary drag the most

1:02.6

targeted art form, are anticipated for 2024 releases as well. Their new award-winning film

1:09.0

group is currently on the festival circuit, and very generously,

1:13.2

Original Cinematic will be providing a link for our patrons to screen the film on Zoom.

1:18.3

It is truly an honor to partner with Original Cinematic, and we can't thank them enough

1:22.5

for their contribution to our show. And now, back to ourmortem.

1:58.6

I'm Renee Hunter Vasquez, joined as always by my co-hosts, my husband, and my brother.

2:02.8

Hi, I'm John Paul Vasquez. Hi, I'm Travis Hunter. This week, we're recording live from the Marston House discussing the 1979 supernatural mini-series, Salem's Lot.

2:13.7

This mini-series was directed by Toby Hooper and written by Paul Monash based off the novel by Stephen King.

2:20.6

After several hiccups in development, Salem's Lot was the first in what would become multiple miniseries adaptations of Stephen King's works.

2:29.2

While there are many changes between this miniseries and its source material, that didn't stop the mini-series from

2:34.7

terrifying and unsuspecting generation. With its talented cast, skillful direction, and iconic

2:40.9

moments of chilling horror, Salem's Lot would go on to subsequently influence and impact

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