From the first glimpse of the trailer though, it’s clear that "Salem’s Lot" will thrill fans of King’s chilling narratives. The journey from a long-awaited theatrical release to its new home on Max has only heightened my excitement, and I can’t wait to see these vampires in action. Check out the trailer below:

Stephen King adaptations are in abundance, with the horror author's works being adapted for the big and small screen regularly. Sometimes they've been masterpieces (check out our list of the best Stephen King movies ), other times total flops, but Max 's recent take on Salem's Lot is already shaping up to be promising.

Max has finally released the long-awaited first trailer for Salem's Lot, an upcoming horror film based on Stephen King's novel.