Salem's Lot (1979) DVD Re-Release - April 29th, 2014

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Originally Posted by ditcin

There is a very good chance actual 35mm film was used due to the fact that it had a planned European theatrical release. It would only be a few yes later that WB would produce for NBC "V" The Original Mini-Series, which was on 35mm - and by the early 80's the use of video tape was in high swing. I was in contact with Kenneth Johnson, the writer/producer/director of "V" who informed of the production.
So, if this is the case a Blu-ray would look wonderful. I know from Kenneth that although "V" was originally mixed in MONO for TV airing. He was allowed by WB to go back and re-mix a stereo, Dolby compatible, surround mix for the DVD release. (Pro-logic w/MONO surround). It was WB who wouldn't go for a 5.1 mix due to cost believing the sales of the DVD wouldn't support the extra cost of 5.1. Turn out they were very wrong and it sold beyond expectation.
A high quality score was done for Salem's Lot with the recording sessions in stereo. Now, what would be really nice is WB did a re-mix in stereo. In the case of "V" it was done due to the pro-active push from the producer. In the case of Salem's Lot if left up to those at WB I would think there would be less of change since I doubt any exec there would even remember or give much credence to it. It awful but those working in the positions that make the choices are usually have a lesser knowledge of what's in the vaults - and it's getting worse.
- Scott B.

I remember Television broadcasting in Mono sound until 1985 when the revamped Twilight Zone started airing and it was one of the first shows to come through in Stereo.

The 'Salem's Lot soundtrack is available here:

http://www1.screenarchives.com/title...ALEMS-LOT-2CD/

Entire score mixed, presented from pristine condition multi-channel stereo masters vaulted at Warner Bros. Two-disc set also has cues Sukman subsequently re-fashioned for edited feature version of picture.