Salem's Lot(1979)
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Salem's Lot Synopsis
Ben Mears has returned to his hometown to write a book about the supposedly haunted Marsten House. When people around the Marsten House start dying mysteriously, Mears discovers that the owner of the mansion is actually a vampire who is turning them into an army of undead slaves.
Salem's Lot (1979) is a mystery series that premiered on November 17, 1979, spanning 1 season and 2 episodes. It stars David Soul, James Mason, Lance Kerwin and Bonnie Bedelia. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 551 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1979-11-17
- Last aired:
- 1979-11-24
- Producers:
- Stirling Silliphant
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Salem's Lot Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Soul
as Ben Mears
James Mason
as Richard K. Straker
Lance Kerwin
as Mark Petrie
Bonnie Bedelia
as Susan Norton
Lew Ayres
as Jason Burke
Julie Cobb
as Bonnie Sawyer
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Gordon 'Weasel' Phillips
George Dzundza
as Cully Sawyer
Ed Flanders
as Dr. Bill Norton
Clarissa Kaye-Mason
as Majorie Glick
Geoffrey Lewis
as Mike Ryerson
- Barney McFadden
Barney McFadden
as Ned Tibbets
Key crew
Executive produced by Stirling Silliphant.
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Salem's Lot Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 551 ratings.
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Salem's Lot – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Salem's Lot?
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How many seasons of Salem's Lot are there?
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Salem's Lot has 1 season and 2 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 17, 1979.
Is Salem's Lot still running?
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No. Salem's Lot is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on November 24, 1979.
Who is in the cast of Salem's Lot?
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Salem's Lot (1979) stars David Soul, James Mason, Lance Kerwin, Bonnie Bedelia and Lew Ayres. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Salem's Lot any good?
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Salem's Lot (1979) is rated 6.8 out of 10 from 551 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like mystery series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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