A Return to Salem's Lot (1987) Horror Thriller Comedy
A Return to Salem's Lot (1987) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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A Return to Salem's Lot Plot Synopsis:
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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A man and his son vacation to the quiet vampire populated town of Salem's Lot.
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A Return to Salem's Lot Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1987 (more 1987 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / A Return to Salem's Lot Release Dates DVD: Jun 23, 2010
Writers: Stephen King, Larry Cohen, James Dixon
Producers: Larry Cohen, Paul Kurta, Barry Shils, Janelle Webb
Musicians: Michael Minard
Cinematographers: Daniel Pearl
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A Return to Salem's Lot (1987) Cast (Click to Expand)
A Return to Salem's Lot Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Moriarty | ... | Joe Weber |
| Ricky Addison Reed | ... | Jeremy Weber |
| Samuel Fuller | ... | Dr. Van Meer |
| Andrew Duggan | ... | Judge Axel |
| Evelyn Keyes | ... | Mrs. Axel |
| Jill Gatsby | ... | Sherry |
| June Havoc | ... | Aunt Clara |
| Ronee Blakley | ... | Sally |
| James Dixon | ... | Rains |
| David Holbrook | ... | Deputy |
| Katja Crosby | ... | Cathy |
| Tara Reid | ... | Amanda |
| Brad Rijn | ... | Clarence |
| Janelle Webb | ... | Sarah (as Georgia Janelle Webb) |
| Robert Burr | ... | Dr. Fenton |
| Jacqueline Britton | ... | Mrs. Fenton |
| Gordon Ramsey | ... | Allen |
| David Ardao | ... | Car Salesman |
| Kathleen Conway | ... | Vampire Woman (as Kathleen Kichta) |
| Edward Shils | ... | Farmer Vampire |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Michael Moriarty (b. April 5, 1941) – Joe Weber
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Ricky Addison Reed – Jeremy Weber
- Samuel Fuller, as Dr. Van Meer, passed away at age 85 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Sammy Fuller | Sam Fuller - Andrew Duggan, as Judge Axel, passed away at age 64 in Westwood, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Andy Duggan - Evelyn Keyes – Mrs. Axel
- Jill Gatsby (b. April 15, 1967) – Sherry
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Victoria Jill - June Havoc – Aunt Clara
- Ronee Blakley (b. August 24, 1945) – Sally
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Ronnie Blake | Roneé Blakley - James Dixon – Rains
Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Jim Dixon - David Holbrook – Deputy
- Katja Crosby (b. March 18, 1967) – Cathy
Sign: Pisces - Tara Reid (b. November 8, 1975) – Amanda
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Brad Rijn – Clarence
Also known as: Brad Rinn - Janelle Webb – Sarah (as Georgia Janelle Webb)
Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m)
Also known as: Janelle Cohen | Georgia Janelle Webb - Robert Burr, as Dr. Fenton, passed away at age 78 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces
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