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A Return to Salem's Lot

  • 1987
  • R
  • 1h 41m
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4.3/10
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A Return to Salem's Lot (1987)
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A man and his son vacation to the quiet vampire populated town of Salem's Lot.A man and his son vacation to the quiet vampire populated town of Salem's Lot.A man and his son vacation to the quiet vampire populated town of Salem's Lot.

  • Director
    • Larry Cohen
  • Writers
    • Stephen King
    • Larry Cohen
    • James Dixon
  • Stars
    • Michael Moriarty
    • Samuel Fuller
    • Ricky Addison Reed
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    4.3/10
    5.3K
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    • Director
      • Larry Cohen
    • Writers
      • Stephen King
      • Larry Cohen
      • James Dixon
    • Stars
      • Michael Moriarty
      • Samuel Fuller
      • Ricky Addison Reed
    • 97User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Michael Moriarty
    Michael Moriarty
    • Joe Weber
    Samuel Fuller
    Samuel Fuller
    • Dr. Van Meer
    Ricky Addison Reed
    • Jeremy
    Andrew Duggan
    Andrew Duggan
    • Judge Axel
    Evelyn Keyes
    Evelyn Keyes
    • Mrs. Axel
    Jill Gatsby
    Jill Gatsby
    • Sherry
    June Havoc
    June Havoc
    • Aunt Clara
    Ronee Blakley
    Ronee Blakley
    • Sally
    James Dixon
    James Dixon
    • Rains
    David Holbrook
    • Deputy
    Katja Crosby
    • Cathy
    Tara Reid
    Tara Reid
    • Amanda
    Brad Rijn
    Brad Rijn
    • Clarence
    Janelle Webb
    • Sarah
    • (as Georgia Janelle Webb)
    Robert Burr
    Robert Burr
    • Doctor Fenton
    Jacqueline Britton
    • Mrs. Fenton
    Gordon Ramsey
    • Allen
    David Ardao
    • Car Salesman
    • Director
      • Larry Cohen
    • Writers
      • Stephen King
      • Larry Cohen
      • James Dixon
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    4/10

    Good premise Awful construction

    There's an interesting story buried under the awful execution. Many interesting ideas and threads that warrant further exploration. It's a true shame this is what the result was.
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    • Release date
      • September 11, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La hora del vampiro II: el regreso
    • Filming locations
      • Peacham, Vermont, USA
    • Production company
      • Larco Productions
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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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