A Return to Salem's Lot

Name: A Return to Salem's Lot
Director: Larry Cohen
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Released: 1987-01-01
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Michael Moriarty, Samuel Fuller, Andrew Duggan, June Havoc, Evelyn Keyes

1987Dir. Larry Cohen1h 40m

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Runtime1h 40m

Released1987

Budget$12M

DirectorLarry Cohen

About This Movie

A Return to Salem's Lot is a curious blend of comedy and horror that strays from the traditional vampire lore. The setting in the eerie town of Salem's Lot creates this darkly whimsical atmosphere, almost like a twisted fairy tale. Joe Weber, the anthropologist, and his son are unwittingly caught up in this bizarre community of vampires who seek to create their own scripture. It's got this offbeat pacing, where the humor sometimes clashes with the horror elements, giving it a unique rhythm. The practical effects aren't groundbreaking but have a certain charm, and the characters are a mix of quirky and unsettling. It’s definitely not your standard vampire flick, which makes it interesting to explore, especially for collectors who appreciate the genre's oddities.

Interesting vampire lore twistQuirky character dynamicsMix of humor and horror elements