A Return to Salem's Lot
Seen it?1987 | 100 min | Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 37K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Larry Cohen
- Michael MoriartyJoe Weber
- Samuel FullerVan Meer
- Andrew DugganJudge Axel
- Ricky Addison ReedJeremy
- June HavocAunt Clara
- Evelyn KeyesMrs. Axel
- Tara ReidAmanda
- James DixonRains
- Jill GatsbySherry
- Ronee BlakleySally