
Salem's Lot
Be careful what you invite inside.
Directed by Gary Dauberman
Produced by New Line Cinema, Atomic Monster
A gothic supernatural horror about a man returning home to find his town corrupted by an ancient vampire, blending religious dread with intimate character stakes.
Author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem's Lot only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire.
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Questions people ask
Is Salem's Lot scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of films.
Is Salem's Lot violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is Salem's Lot easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Does Salem's Lot end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Salem's Lot sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
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