A Return to Salem's Lot 1987

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
75%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
74%
Splat

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.

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

Evelyn Keyes

as Mrs. Axel

Tara Reid

as Amanda

James Dixon

as Rains

Jill Gatsby

as Sherry

Ronee Blakley

as Sally

Director:

Larry Cohen

Writer:

James Dixon, Larry Cohen, Stephen King

Genres:

Horror,Comedy

Release Date:

1987 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

100 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

A Return to Salem's Lot

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

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

Evelyn Keyes

as Mrs. Axel

Tara Reid

as Amanda

James Dixon

as Rains

Jill Gatsby

as Sherry

Ronee Blakley

as Sally

David Holbrook

as Deputy

Katja Crosby

as Cathy

Brad Rijn

as Clarence

Janelle Webb

as Sarah

Robert Burr

as Doctor Fenton

Jacqueline Britton

as Mrs. Fenton

Gordon Ramsey

as Allen

David Ardao

as Car Salesman

Kathleen Kichta

as Vampire Woman

Edward Shils

as Farmer Vampire

Richard Duggan

as Farmer Vampire

Stewart G. Day

as Jeremiah

Lynda Clark

as Townsperson

Nancy Duggan

as Farm Girl

Ron Millkie

as Townsperson

Ted Noose

as Hobo

Jim Gillis

as Hobo

Rick Garia

as Cameraman

Bobby Ramsen

as Jungle Guide

Peter Hock

as Farmer Drone

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