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Salem's Lot Episode Guide: Seasons, Cast and Facts

A TMDB-backed guide to Salem's Lot, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Salem's Lot (1979) — an evergreen reference for this TV series: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. The ultimate in terror!

Where to watch

Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.

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

About Salem's Lot

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.

More like Salem's Lot

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Salem's Lot?

Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.

Who is in the cast of Salem's Lot?

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

Is this Salem's Lot guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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