A Return to Salem's Lot (1987)
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- R
- 1h 41min
- Comedy, Horror
- 11 Sep 1987 (USA)
- Movie
A man and his son vacation to the quiet vampire populated town of Salem's Lot.
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Cast verified as complete
| Michael Moriarty | ... |
Joe Weber
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Ricky Addison Reed | ... |
Jeremy
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| Samuel Fuller | ... |
Dr. Van Meer
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| Andrew Duggan | ... |
Judge Axel
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| Evelyn Keyes | ... |
Mrs. Axel
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| Jill Gatsby | ... |
Sherry
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| June Havoc | ... |
Aunt Clara
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| Ronee Blakley | ... |
Sally
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| James Dixon | ... |
Rains
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David Holbrook | ... |
Deputy
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Katja Crosby | ... |
Cathy
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| Tara Reid | ... |
Amanda
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| Brad Rijn | ... |
Clarence
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Janelle Webb | ... |
Sarah
(as Georgia Janelle Webb)
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| Robert Burr | ... |
Doctor Fenton
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Jacqueline Britton | ... |
Mrs. Fenton
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Gordon Ramsey | ... |
Allen
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David Ardao | ... |
Car Salesman
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| Kathleen Conway | ... |
Vampire Woman
(as Kathleen Kichta)
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Edward Shils | ... |
Farmer Vampire
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| Richard Duggan | ... |
Farmer Vampire
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Stewart G. Bay | ... |
Jeremiah
(as Stewart G. Day)
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Lynda A. Clark | ... |
Townsperson
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Nancy Duggan | ... |
Farm Girl
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| Ron Millkie | ... |
Townsperson
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Ted Noose | ... |
Hobo
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Jim Gillis | ... |
Hobo
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Rick Garia | ... |
Cameraman
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Bobby Ramsen | ... |
Jungle Guide
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Peter Hock | ... |
Farmer Drone
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| Larry Cohen | ... |
Female Zombie (uncredited)
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Michael Gingold | ... |
Monster's Hands (uncredited)
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Timothy J. Lonsdale | ... |
School Janitor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Larry Cohen | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Stephen King | ... | (based on characters created by) |
| Larry Cohen | ... | (screenplay by) & |
| James Dixon | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Larry Cohen | ... | (story by) |
Produced by
| Larry Cohen | ... | executive producer |
| Paul Kurta | ... | producer |
| Barry Shils | ... | associate producer |
| Janelle Webb | ... | associate producer (as Janelle Cohen) |
Music by
| Michael Minard | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Daniel Pearl | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Armond Lebowitz | ||
Editorial Department
| Rosanne Lebowitz | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Michael A. Candela | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Richard A. Frisch | ... | (as Richard Frisch) |
Costume Design by
| Catherine Zuber | ||
Makeup Department
| Gigi Williams | ... | hair supervisor / makeup supervisor |
| Dan Frye | ... | special makeup effects: New York (uncredited) |
Production Management
| David Kern | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Paul Kurta | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jenny Fitzgibbons | ... | second assistant director |
| Timothy J. Lonsdale | ... | first assistant director (as Timothy Lonsdale) |
Art Department
| Claudia Berman | ... | art department assistant |
| Laurel E. Douglas | ... | scenic artist (as Laurel Douglas) |
| Tony Feher | ... | art department assistant |
| J. Simon Jutras | ... | scenic carpenter |
| David Knudsvic | ... | scenic carpenter |
| Eva Machauf | ... | art department assistant |
| Barbra Robbins | ... | property master |
| John Schabel | ... | set dresser |
| Chris Wagganer | ... | assistant art director (as Chris Wagoner) |
Sound Department
| Vanessa Theme Ament | ... | foley walker (as Vanessa Ament) |
| Arthur J. Codron | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Tom Gerard | ... | re-recording mixer (as Thomas Gerard) |
| Robert Ghiraldini | ... | sound mixer |
| Daniel Gross | ... | sound effects |
| Charles Hunt | ... | boom operator |
| Stanley Kastner | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Bruce Markoe | ... | sound manager: JDH Sound |
| Greg Steele | ... | recordist |
| Rick Waddell | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Steve Neill | ... | special effects makeup designer |
| Carl Sorensen | ... | on-set effects makeup |
| Mark Williams | ... | on-set effects makeup |
Stunts
| Danny Aiello III | ... | stunt double |
| Jery Hewitt | ... | stunt double |
| Peter Hock | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael C. Blundell | ... | grip (as Michael Blundell) |
| Brown Cooper | ... | second unit assistant camera |
| John L. Dardis | ... | electrician (as John Dardis) |
| J. Christian Ingvordsen | ... | key grip (as Chris Ingvordsen) |
| Larry Justice | ... | electrician |
| Tom Krueger | ... | second assistant camera |
| John Layton | ... | still photographer |
| Richard Ludwig | ... | grip |
| J. Michael McClary | ... | second unit director of photography |
| Charlie McNamara | ... | electrician |
| Peter Mercurio | ... | first assistant camera |
| Michael 'Spike' Ryan | ... | best boy (as Michael Ryan) |
| Roger Sassen | ... | gaffer |
| Frank Stubblefield | ... | best boy |
| William J. Taylor | ... | best boy |
| Gail Warren | ... | second assistant camera |
| Luc G. Nicknair | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Jeffery J. Tufano | ... | assistant camera: second unit (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Donna Hamilton | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Charlotte Wagster | ... | costume supervisor |
| Laura Rice-Iacofano | ... | location costume designer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Michael Thomas | ... | locations: Vermont, September Films |
| Roni Zimmer | ... | locations: New York |
| Barbara Zitwer | ... | locations: New York (as Barbra Zitwer) |
Music Department
| Gershon Kingsley | ... | music producer |
| David Lebowitz | ... | music engineer |
| Michael Minard | ... | orchestrations |
| Blackie Pagano | ... | music engineer |
| Michael Gordon Shapiro | ... | music producer (as Michael Shapiro) |
| David Snider | ... | additional music producer: Snider Sound |
| D. Kim Stanley | ... | music engineer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mindy Rodman | ... | script supervisor (as Nindy Rodman) |
Additional Crew
| Gardner E. Baldwin | ... | production assistant (as Gardner Baldwin) |
| Christopher Berwick | ... | assistant: Vermont |
| Mathew Corby | ... | key production assistant (as Mathew Corey) |
| Julian Davis | ... | production assistant |
| Raymond de la Cruz | ... | production assistant |
| Karen Eisenstadt | ... | production auditor |
| Peter Hammer | ... | assistant: Vermont |
| Melissa Higgins | ... | production office coordinator |
| Mark 'Hawk Eye' Hoxsie | ... | craft service |
| Dan McGuire | ... | production assistant |
| Mathew Moriarity | ... | production assistant (as Mathew Moriarty) |
| Cecilia Kate Roque | ... | production office coordinator (as Cecilia Roque) |
| Keith Salkowski | ... | production assistant |
| Roy Welch Jr. | ... | assistant: Vermont |
| Carol Welch | ... | assistant: Vermont |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1987) (United States) (theatrical) (as WARNER BROS. PICTURES A WARNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
- Warner Bros. (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1991) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Scream Factory (2021) (Canada) (Blu-ray)
- Scream Factory (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- VideoVisa (Mexico) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1988) (Spain) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2010) (United States) (DVD) (as Warner Archives Collection)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- D.R. Reiff & Associates (insurance)
- Deluxe (prints by)
- Duart Film Laboratory (color by)
- Helen Uffner Vintage Clothing (special thanks to)
- Hollywood Optical Systems (titles)
- JDH Sound (post-production and re-recording facilities)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Panavision (camera and lenses)
- Paris Film Productions (generator and lighting equipment)
- September Films (locations: Vermont)
- Servisound (recorded at)
- The New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting (special thanks to)
- Trans World Airlines (TWA) (travel services)
- Vermont Film Commission (special thanks to)
- West Coast Editorial (negative cutting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
Written by Patrick D. Rockwell |
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| Taglines | Salem's Lot. Population: Dwindling. Primary industry: Terror. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $12,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Ricky Addison Reed, who played Jeremy Weber, never appeared in any movie before or after this movie. See more » |
| Goofs | (at around 4 mins) When Joe socks his camera man on the river in the jungle, he socks the guys left eye. When the guy reacts, he initially grabs his left eye but quickly moves to the right eye and makes a big fuss. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Movie Sequels You Never Knew About (2017). See more » |
| Quotes |
Van Meer:
I'm not a Nazi hunter. I'm a Nazi killer! See more » |