Salem’s Lot movie: Release date and where to watch in Australia


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Stephen King’s classic novel Salem’s Lot is getting a feature film adaptation and it’s set to debut straight on streaming TV. 

The producers of “The Conjuring” universe and “It” movies reunite to bring the 1975 horror novel Salem’s Lot to life. While this isn’t the first adaptation, it’s the first time in twenty years that we’re returning to the creepy world of Jerusalem’s Lot after it was adapted for television in 2004. 

Confirmed to stream this week in Australia, here’s everything to know about the new movie.

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Salem’s Lot 2024 release date Australia

The new Salem’s Lot movie is heading straight to streaming TV. It’s confirmed to premiere on BINGE, Thursday, 3 October, then on Friday, 4 October at 8.30pm on Foxtel and simultaneously on Foxtel Now. 

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Where is Salem’s Lot 2024 streaming in Australia?

A Max original (formerly HBO Max), you can watch the new Salem’s Lot movie in Australia via BINGE, Foxtel, and Foxtel Now, where it specifically launches on the Movies Premiere channel. 

You can even stream the movie for free if you sign up on BINGE or Foxtel Now using a free trial.

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How to watch Salem’s Lot on BINGE?

The new adaptation of the Stephen King novel, “Salem’s Lot”, has been confirmed to stream on BINGE in Australia. To begin, you’ll need a subscription in order to access BINGE full catalogue of shows and movies. 

There are three plans available when signing up, available on a monthly basis. First is the Basic (with ads) plan, streaming in HD on one screen at only $10 monthly. Next is the Standard plan, which allows streaming TV shows and movies on up to two screens in HD or 4K on selected content for $18/month. 

If you want to elevate your streaming experience with 4K and four concurrent streams, you’ll need to upgrade your subscription to Premium at $22/month. BINGE still offers a 7-day free trial for new customers.  

To sign up, go to the BINGE website, select ‘New to BINGE? Click Here’ and follow instructions. After entering your email address and password, you’ll need to select a subscription type, and submit your payment information. New customers also get a free trial to help you decide if you want to keep your BINGE subscription

How to watch Salem’s Lot on Foxtel or Foxtel Now?

Another option to watch the new Salem’s Lot movie is Foxtel, which is launching the horror film on the Movies Premiere channel. In addition to getting the base Foxtel Plus bundle, you’ll need to add the Movies Pack in order to access Movies Premiere. 

To get started, choose a Foxtel entertainment plan you want to sign up for. The cheapest package is Foxtel Plus, which includes over 50 channels of drama, lifestyle, news, kids TV, music channels, and more. Of course, you’ll need to get the Movies Bundle to access Foxtel’s movies channels. 

You can also stream Salem’s Lot (2024) in Australia when you sign up for Foxtel’s online streaming service, Foxtel Now, which still offers a free 10-day trial for new customers. 

On the Foxtel Now website, select the ‘Start free trial’ button to get started. After the free trial, Foxtel Now plans start at $25 per month for the base Essentials pack.

You can also choose to add more channels with premium packs: Drama Extra, Movies, Sport, or get everything with All Packs. Just like with Foxtel, you’ll need to get the Movies Pack in order to watch movies on Foxtel Now.

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What is Salem’s Lot about? 

Salem’s Lot follows author Ben Mears (Lewis Pullman), who returns to his hometown, Jerusalem Lot, in search of inspiration for a new story. However, he might need to put his writing on hold considering the residents of the town are starting to turn into vampires. 

Prior to getting a movie adaptation that’s set to premiere on Max, Salem’s Lot was made into a miniseries twice before, in 1979 and 2004. Meanwhile, the upcoming 2024 movie is written and directed by Gary Dauberman. Acting as producers for the film are James Wan, Michael Clear, Roy Lee, and Mark Wolper.

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Salem’s Lot trailer

Check out the trailer for the new Salem’s Lot movie below: 

Cast of Salem’s Lot movie

The cast of the Salem’s Lot film consist of the following actors:

  • Lewis Pullman as Ben Mears
  • Makenzie Leigh as Susan Norton
  • Alfre Woodard as Dr. Cody
  • William Sadler as Parkins Gillespie
  • Bill Camp as Matthew Burke
  • Pilou Asbæk as Richard Straker
  • John Benjamin Hickey as Father Callahan
  • Jordan Preston Carter as Mark Petrie
  • Spencer Treat Clark as Mike Ryerson
  • Nicholas Crovetti as Danny Glick
  • Cade Woodward as Ralph Glick
  • Alexander Ward as Kurt Barlow

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