TV series
Salem's Lot
1979, English, on CBS.
The ultimate in terror!
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 92 min
- Status
- Ended in 1979
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 562 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Part Two
Aired 24 November 1979
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- David SoulBen Mears · 2 ep
- James MasonRichard K. Straker · 2 ep
- Lance KerwinMark Petrie · 2 ep
- Bonnie BedeliaSusan Norton · 2 ep
- Lew AyresJason Burke · 2 ep
- Julie CobbBonnie Sawyer · 2 ep
- Elisha Cook Jr.Gordon 'Weasel' Phillips · 2 ep
- George DzundzaCully Sawyer · 2 ep
- Ed FlandersDr. Bill Norton · 2 ep
- Clarissa Kaye-MasonMajorie Glick · 2 ep
- Geoffrey LewisMike Ryerson · 2 ep
- Barney McFaddenNed Tibbets · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 November 1979
- Last aired
- 24 November 1979
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-PG
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News & fan talk
What Salem's Lot is based on
Salem's Lot is based on 'Salem's Lot, a 1975 novel by Stephen King, published by Doubleday.
Novel · 1975
'Salem's Lot
By Stephen King
Published by Doubleday
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Salem's Lot: quick answers
Is Salem's Lot worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 562 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Salem's Lot are there?
Salem's Lot has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 92 minutes each.
Is Salem's Lot finished?
Yes. Salem's Lot ended in 1979, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Salem's Lot on?
Salem's Lot isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Salem's Lot parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Salem's Lot is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Salem's Lot?
If you liked Salem's Lot, try Rose Red, Goosebumps, Crooked House.
What is Salem's Lot based on?
Salem's Lot is based on 'Salem's Lot, a 1975 novel by Stephen King, published by Doubleday.