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TMDB19871h 40mHorror / Comedy

A Return to Salem's Lot

American Vampires as only Stephen King could create them.

Anthropologist Joe Weber takes his son on a trip to the New England town of Salem's Lot, unaware of its vampire population. When the inhabitants reveal their secret, they seek Weber to write a bible for them.

TMDB audience score

Based on 338 votes

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Availability in the US

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A Return to Salem's Lot at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 40m

At 1h 40m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Comedy

TMDB files it under horror and comedy.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 338 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch A Return to Salem's Lot tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 40m.
  • It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about A Return to Salem's Lot

Is A Return to Salem's Lot scary?
MyCinema has not rated A Return to Salem's Lot for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and comedy film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch A Return to Salem's Lot in the US?
A Return to Salem's Lot can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is A Return to Salem's Lot?
A Return to Salem's Lot runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Is A Return to Salem's Lot suitable for kids?
A Return to Salem's Lot is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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