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A Return to Salem's Lot

1987Movie1 h 40 minR

34

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A scary, tense horror movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

Skip it if you scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

American Vampires as only Stephen King could create them.

Anthropologist Joe Weber takes his son on a trip to the New England town of Salem's Lot, unaware of its vampire population. When the inhabitants reveal their secret, they seek Weber to write a bible for them.

Feels like

Vampire Horror
Small Town Horror
Religious Corruption
Occult Mystery
Folk Horror
New England Setting
Writer's Struggle
Psychological Horror

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by: Larry Cohen
Written by: James Dixon, Larry Cohen
Produced by: Paul Kurta
Music by: Michael D. Minard

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Facts

September 11, 1987 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released: September 11, 1987
Runtime: 1 h 40 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Horror, Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $12 million
Available in: 37 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

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Questions about A Return to Salem's Lot

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Where can I stream A Return to Salem's Lot?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A Return to Salem's Lot from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is A Return to Salem's Lot worth watching?

34

BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 4.3).

Will A Return to Salem's Lot scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will A Return to Salem's Lot make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.