A Return to Salem's Lot (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1987, A Return to Salem's Lot is a comedy and horror film directed by Larry Cohen, running about 101 minutes. “American Vampires as only Stephen King could create them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joe Weber is an anthropologist who takes his son on a trip to the New England town of Salem's Lot unaware that it is populated by vampires. When the inhabitants reveal their secret, they ask Joe to write a bible for them.
Who’s in it. A Return to Salem's Lot stars Michael Moriarty as Joe Weber, Samuel Fuller as Van Meer, Ricky Addison Reed as Jeremy and June Havoc as Aunt Clara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Return to Salem's Lot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Return to Salem's Lot page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Return to Salem's Lot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Return to Salem's Lot (1987)?
- In US, A Return to Salem's Lot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Return to Salem's Lot worth watching?
- A Return to Salem's Lot holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Return to Salem's Lot?
- A Return to Salem's Lot stars Michael Moriarty, Samuel Fuller, Ricky Addison Reed, June Havoc and Andrew Duggan.
- When was A Return to Salem's Lot released?
- A Return to Salem's Lot was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.