A Return to Salem's Lot
“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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About A Return to Salem's Lot
A Return to Salem's Lot is a 1987 English-language horror and comedy film directed by Larry Cohen. The cast is led by Michael Moriarty, Samuel Fuller, Andrew Duggan. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
A Return to Salem's Lot was produced by Larco Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 11, 1987, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Larry Cohen
- Writers
- James Dixon, Larry Cohen
- Release date
- September 11, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Production
- Larco Productions
A Return to Salem's Lot cast & crew
A Return to Salem's Lot was directed by Larry Cohen and written by James Dixon and Larry Cohen.
The cast features Michael Moriarty as Joe Weber, Samuel Fuller as Van Meer, Andrew Duggan as Judge Axel, Ricky Addison Reed as Jeremy, June Havoc as Aunt Clara, and Evelyn Keyes as Mrs. Axel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael D. Minard, cinematography is by Daniel Pearl, and it was produced by Paul Kurta and Larry Cohen.
Is A Return to Salem's Lot worth watching?
A Return to Salem's Lot holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 317 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and comedy, A Return to Salem's Lot is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Return to Salem's Lot
A Return to Salem's Lot isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of A Return to Salem's Lot
Michael Moriarty
Joe Weber
Samuel Fuller
Van Meer
Andrew Duggan
Judge Axel
Ricky Addison Reed
Jeremy
June Havoc
Aunt Clara
Evelyn Keyes
Mrs. Axel
Tara Reid
Amanda
James Dixon
Rains
Jill Gatsby
Sherry
Ronee Blakley
Sally
David Holbrook
Deputy
Katja Crosby
Cathy
A Return to Salem's Lot — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Return to Salem's Lot in United States?
A Return to Salem's Lot is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is A Return to Salem's Lot in?
A Return to Salem's Lot is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Return to Salem's Lot?
A Return to Salem's Lot runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is A Return to Salem's Lot rated?
A Return to Salem's Lot is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 317 ratings.
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