Salem's Lot

Salem's Lot

Be careful what you invite inside.

Directed by Gary Dauberman

Produced by New Line Cinema, Atomic Monster

2024113 min6.0 / 10

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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  • 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.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

26/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity42

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise16

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Salem's Lot

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Salem's Lot

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Salem's Lot, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Salem's Lot, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Salem's Lot, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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