A Return to Salem's Lot
“American Vampires as only Stephen King could create them.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-03
Top Cast
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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
Brad Rijn
Clarence
Janelle Webb
Sarah
Robert Burr
Doctor Fenton
Jacqueline Britton
Mrs. Fenton
Gordon Ramsey
Allen
David Ardao
Car Salesman
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 24, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- James Dixon, Larry Cohen
- Original Score
- Michael D. Minard
- Original Title
- A Return to Salem's Lot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Production Studios
- Larco Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Cohen
James Dixon, Larry Cohen, Stephen King
Michael D. Minard
J. Michael McClary, Daniel Pearl
Armond Lebowitz
Paul Kurta, Larry Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Cohen
Director
Peter Hock
Stunt Coordinator
Catherine Zuber
Costume Design
Armond Lebowitz
Editor
James Dixon
Screenplay
Paul Kurta
Producer
Daniel Pearl
Director of Photography
Michael D. Minard
Original Music Composer
Larry Cohen
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Return to Salem's Lot
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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 bible for them.
Who directed A Return to Salem's Lot?
A Return to Salem's Lot was directed by Larry Cohen.
Who stars in A Return to Salem's Lot?
The principal cast of A Return to Salem's Lot includes Michael Moriarty, Samuel Fuller, Andrew Duggan, Ricky Addison Reed, June Havoc.
When was A Return to Salem's Lot released and how long is it?
A Return to Salem's Lot was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for A Return to Salem's Lot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Return to Salem's Lot was composed by Michael D. Minard.
Is A Return to Salem's Lot based on a book or true story?
A Return to Salem's Lot is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Stephen King".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Return to Salem's Lot?
A Return to Salem's Lot holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).