The Lords of Salem
“We've been waiting...we've always been waiting.”
Synopsis
Heidi, a radio DJ, is sent a box containing a record - a "gift from the Lords". The sounds within the grooves trigger flashbacks of her town's violent past. Is Heidi going mad, or are the Lords back to take revenge on Salem, Massachusetts?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Australian TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-28
Top Cast
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Sheri Moon Zombie
Heidi Hawthorne
Bruce Davison
Francis Matthias
Jeff Daniel Phillips
Herman Whitey Salvador
Judy Geeson
Lacy Doyle
Meg Foster
Margaret Morgan
Patricia Quinn
Megan
Ken Foree
Herman Jackson
Dee Wallace
Sonny
María Conchita Alonso
Alice Matthias
Richard Fancy
AJ Kennedy
Andrew Prine
Reverend Jonathan Hawthrone
Michael Berryman
Virgil Magnus
Sid Haig
Dean Magnus
Suzanne Voss
Elizabeth Jacobs
Torsten Voges
Count Gorgann
Lisa Marie
Priscilla Reed
Barbara Crampton
Virginia Cable
Michael Shamus Wiles
Jarrett Perkins
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 19, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 28, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.78x
-$334K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Zombie
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Zombie
- Original Score
- Griffin Boice, John 5
- Original Title
- The Lords of Salem
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- IM Global, Alliance Films, Haunted Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie
Griffin Boice, John 5
Brandon Trost
Glenn Garland
Andy Gould, Rob Zombie, Jason Blum, Oren Peli, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Gould
Producer
Rob Zombie
Writer
Rob Zombie
Director
Rob Zombie
Producer
Griffin Boice
Original Music Composer
Jennifer Spence
Production Design
John 5
Original Music Composer
Brandon Trost
Director of Photography
Glenn Garland
Editor
Jason Blum
Producer
Oren Peli
Producer
Craig A. Mumma
Visual Effects Supervisor
Leah Butler
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lords of Salem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lords of Salem about?
Heidi, a radio DJ, is sent a box containing a record - a "gift from the Lords". The sounds within the grooves trigger flashbacks of her town's violent past. Is Heidi going mad, or are the Lords back to take revenge on Salem, Massachusetts?
Who directed The Lords of Salem?
The Lords of Salem was directed by Rob Zombie.
Who stars in The Lords of Salem?
The principal cast of The Lords of Salem includes Sheri Moon Zombie, Bruce Davison, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Judy Geeson, Meg Foster.
When was The Lords of Salem released and how long is it?
The Lords of Salem was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Lords of Salem?
The Lords of Salem had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (0.78 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Lords of Salem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lords of Salem was composed by Griffin Boice, John 5.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lords of Salem?
The Lords of Salem holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).