Salem's Lot
“The ultimate in terror!”
Series Overview
Ben Mears has returned to his hometown to write a book about the supposedly haunted Marsten House. When people around the Marsten House start dying mysteriously, Mears discovers that the owner of the mansion is actually a vampire who is turning them into an army of undead slaves.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
92 min per episode
1979 – 1979
Premiered: Sat, Nov 17, 1979
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part Two”
More and more, as the unsuspecting inhabitants of Salem's Lot die one after another, Ben Mears, his former school teacher, Jason Burke, and Dr. Bill Norton come to realize that the curse that plagues the town is starting to spread. Now, under those grave circumstances, Ben must summon up every last ounce of courage to enter the Marsten House, the dark lair of the ancient vampire, for the final confrontation between the forces of good and the inexhaustible source of evil. However, the immortal army of darkness is unstoppable, and the archfiend's black coffin rests safely in the bowels of the unholy place. Can one man alone cleanse Salem's Lot, the bloodsuckers' sanctuary?
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-30
Cast & Creators
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David Soul
Ben Mears
James Mason
Richard K. Straker
Lance Kerwin
Mark Petrie
Bonnie Bedelia
Susan Norton
Lew Ayres
Jason Burke
Julie Cobb
Bonnie Sawyer
Elisha Cook Jr.
Gordon 'Weasel' Phillips
George Dzundza
Cully Sawyer
Ed Flanders
Dr. Bill Norton
Clarissa Kaye-Mason
Majorie Glick
Geoffrey Lewis
Mike Ryerson
Barney McFadden
Ned Tibbets
Kenneth McMillan
Parkins Gillespie
Fred Willard
Larry Crockett
Marie Windsor
Eva Miller
Reggie Nalder
Kurt Barlow
Barbara Babcock
June Petrie
Bonnie Bartlett
Ann Norton
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen King
Harry Sukman
Jules Brenner
Tom Pryor, Carroll Sax
Richard Kobritz, Stirling Silliphant
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Kobritz
Producer
Jules Brenner
Director of Photography
Tom Pryor
Editor
Carroll Sax
Editor
Mort Rabinowitz
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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What is Salem's Lot about?
Ben Mears has returned to his hometown to write a book about the supposedly haunted Marsten House. When people around the Marsten House start dying mysteriously, Mears discovers that the owner of the mansion is actually a vampire who is turning them into an army of undead slaves.
How many seasons does Salem's Lot have?
Salem's Lot comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Salem's Lot?
Key cast members in Salem's Lot include David Soul, James Mason, Lance Kerwin, Bonnie Bedelia, Lew Ayres.
Who created or directed Salem's Lot?
Salem's Lot was developed and directed by Not specified.