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A Return to Salem's Lot

"American Vampires as only Stephen King could create them."

September 11, 1987 1h 40m 5.9/10 (311 votes)

Originally released in 1987. A Return to Salem's Lot is a horror/comedy film. directed by Larry Cohen.

Starring Michael Moriarty, Samuel Fuller, and Andrew Duggan

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 11, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (311 votes)
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Budget $12M Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$12,000,000

Production Companies

  • Larco Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Return to Salem's Lot about?

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 bibl...

Who directed A Return to Salem's Lot?

A Return to Salem's Lot was directed by Larry Cohen.

How long is A Return to Salem's Lot?

A Return to Salem's Lot has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was A Return to Salem's Lot released?

A Return to Salem's Lot was released on September 11, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Return to Salem's Lot?

The main cast of A Return to Salem's Lot includes Michael Moriarty, Samuel Fuller, Andrew Duggan, Ricky Addison Reed, June Havoc.

Is A Return to Salem's Lot worth watching?

A Return to Salem's Lot has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 311 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.