Salem's Lot (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, Salem's Lot is a notable film directed by Tobe Hooper.
What it’s about. A novelist and a young horror fan attempt to save a small New England town which has been invaded by vampires. This version contains the original unedited miniseries (without commercials) but it edits out the end credits of part 1, a preview of what would happen in part 2, a lengthy recap at the beginning of part 2, and the opening credits of part 2 (which were now shown at the beginning of part one as they have Reggie Nalder's name added to the cast list, which was not included in the original credits to part 1). So this version, instead of being presented in its original two-part format, is instead shown as a 3-hour long movie.
Who’s in it. Salem's Lot stars Elisha Cook Jr. as Gordon 'Weasel' Phillips, George Dzundza as Cully Sawyer and Kenneth McMillan as Constable Parkins Gillespie.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Salem's Lot page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salem's Lot (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Salem's Lot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Salem's Lot?
- Salem's Lot stars Elisha Cook Jr., George Dzundza and Kenneth McMillan.
- When was Salem's Lot released?
- Salem's Lot was released in 1979.