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Salem's Lot

Sinister events bring together a writer (David Soul) fascinated with an old hilltop house; a suave antiques dealer (James Mason) whose expertise goes beyond bric-a-brac; and the dealer's mysterious, pale-skinned "partner" (Reggie Nalder) in Salem's Lot—a blood-curdling shocker based on Kings' novel and directed by Tobe Hooper (Poltergeist).

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David Soul
Ben Mears
James Mason
Richard K. Straker
Lance Kerwin
Mark Petrie

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Part 1

Sat, Nov 17, 1979120 mins

Jerusalem's Lot, Maine. Intent on writing a book on the notorious Marsten House--an age-old, rumour-filled residence perched on an allegedly haunted hilltop--successful novelist Ben Mears returns to his peaceful hometown after years of absence. But things have changed. Nowadays, two new tenants live in the sinister house: eerily cryptic newcomer Richard Straker and Kurt Barlow, his always absent business partner. And as a spate of unaccountable disappearances and unusual deaths sends shivers down the spine, suspicion overcomes the worried townsfolk. As a result, people are quick to point the finger at newly arrived outsiders. In this strange, knotty case, who is behind the veil of terror shrouding Salem's Lot?

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Awards

  • 1980 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design and Title Sequences - nominated
  • 1980 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Makeup - nominated
  • 1980 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Limited Series or a Special (Dramatic Underscore) - nominated
  • 1980 - Edgar - Best Television Feature or Miniseries - nominated

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