Although I'll admit it is incredibly dated, it still manages to be thoroughly creepy
Salem's Lot: The Mini-Series (1979)
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Reviews Counted:1
Fresh:1
Rotten:0
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Runtime: 3 hrs 4 mins
Genre: Television
Synopsis: Ben Mears, a best-selling author, returns to his hometown in Maine only to find it overrun by vampires. Many of the strange goings-on are attributed at first to an eerie antiques dealer, but... Ben Mears, a best-selling author, returns to his hometown in Maine only to find it overrun by vampires. Many of the strange goings-on are attributed at first to an eerie antiques dealer, but further investigation reveals that the creepy old man is simply the mortal assistant to the vampire's leader -- a Nosferatu look-alike, known as Kurt Barlow, who plans to steal the blood and souls of the entire community. [More]
Starring: David Soul, James Mason, Lance Kerwin, Bonnie Bedelia
Starring: David Soul, James Mason, Lance Kerwin, Bonnie Bedelia, Lew Ayres
Director: Tobe Hooper
Director: Tobe Hooper
Screenwriter: Paul Monash
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