A Return to Salem's Lot (1987) - Blu-ray Forum

DR Herbert West · 06-01-2021, 03:11 PM

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in this sleepy town, there is no rest for the living ... Or the dead.

The terrifying tale of salem's lot continues in the shocking and satirical a return to salem's lot! Beneath the quaint, picture-perfect exterior of a small new england community lurks an unsettling, undead evil: Vampires. When fresh blood comes to town in the form of amoral anthropologist joe weber and his son jeremy, the vampires employ the father to document their story. But when the stakes are raised, joe must take on the hellish horde or lose his son ... And his soul.

Directed and co-written by genre legend larry cohen (the it's alive trilogy, black caesar, god told me to) and featuring michael moriarty (the star of cohen's q: The winged serpent), a return to salem's lot is a ghoulishly clever follow-up to the hit miniseries based on master of horror stephen king's acclaimed novel.

DukeTogo84 · 06-01-2021, 03:15 PM

Can anyone answer this question in relation to this film from the first film.

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DR Herbert West · 06-01-2021, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Can anyone answer this question in relation to this film from the first film.

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jaws3dfan · 06-01-2021, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Can anyone answer this question in relation to this film from the first film.

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Mr. Barlow is awesome looking but the vampire in "Return" is rather cheesy looking.

dallywhitty · 06-01-2021, 05:03 PM

Never actually watched this one, although I've always been meaning to.

styrofoamboats · 06-01-2021, 05:05 PM

Glad they are releasing this, I almost bought a DVD copy a few months back because I was curious to see this. About all I know is Sam Fuller is in it and Larry Cohen directed this one.

DR Herbert West · 06-01-2021, 05:19 PM

The Shout page is back up.

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The Great Escape · 06-01-2021, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by styrofoamboats

Glad they are releasing this, I almost bought a DVD copy a few months back because I was curious to see this. About all I know is Sam Fuller is in it and Larry Cohen directed this one.

I did buy this a few months ago on the last Warner Archive sale. Depending on the extras I may double dip

dressedtokill · 06-01-2021, 05:38 PM

I'm not expecting much in the way of extras, Larry Cohen (writer-director) is dead and due to the pandemic and his age, I just don't see Michael Moriarty agreeing to an interview. I could maybe see someone from the special effects department or even Tara Reid, but that's about it.
I've actually never seen this one, while I know it's no classic, is it at least cheesy fun?

BluPat · 06-01-2021, 05:40 PM

Awesome! Finally can get this on Blu-ray.

Love the opening credits and music. Really cool.

Rayjg · 06-01-2021, 05:47 PM

I love this film even more than the first one. Cohen's best film

Jay H. · 06-01-2021, 05:50 PM

This is so bad...which is liable to delight many people on this board. Two words: Tara Reid.

Enjoy!

jaws3dfan · 06-01-2021, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dressedtokill

I've actually never seen this one, while I know it's no classic, is it at least cheesy fun?

That's exactly what it is

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deltatauhobbit · 06-01-2021, 09:21 PM

I've been wanting this on blu-ray for a long while. It's a horrible movie but it's cheesy as heck which makes it a pretty fun watch. Should make a great double billing with Spookies (I wouldn't pair it with the original Salem's Lot).

dissention · 06-01-2021, 10:55 PM

A new Larry Cohen disc is always great news; I've always loved this and enjoy it much more than the miniseries. Sam Fuller as a Nazi hunter turned vampire killer? If that doesn't tickle your fancy, you suck.

darkness2918 · 06-01-2021, 11:32 PM

Always wanted to watch this one so I’ll pick it up.

Toddarino · 06-01-2021, 11:41 PM

I love Larry Cohen. Easily one of my favorite directors. While this is by no means bad, I always thought the concept was better than the execution. That being said I’ll be picking this up for sure. Gotta support the king on Blu-ray.

captainron_howdy · 06-01-2021, 11:52 PM

Larry Cohen was figgin' awesome!

mansonfan666 · 06-02-2021, 12:33 AM

I really dig this film. Had it recorded on VHS back in the late 80’s and early 90’s because HBO used to play it a lot I’ve probably seen it 20-25 times. Watched it as recently as three years ago and still had fun watching it. Very nostalgic for me. It can’t even be compared to the original though. Very different movie.

Wtdk · 06-02-2021, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jaws3dfan

That's exactly what it is

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Yikes. Horrible make up.

06-01-2021, 03:15 PM	#2
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4931 Blu-ray reviews: 62 Trading Score:138	Can anyone answer this question in relation to this film from the first film. [Show spoiler]

06-01-2021, 05:03 PM	#5
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:319 Blu-ray collection:1679 DVD collection:178	Never actually watched this one, although I've always been meaning to.

06-01-2021, 05:05 PM	#6
styrofoamboats Expert Member Member since:Nov 2017	Glad they are releasing this, I almost bought a DVD copy a few months back because I was curious to see this. About all I know is Sam Fuller is in it and Larry Cohen directed this one.

06-01-2021, 05:19 PM	#7
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	The Shout page is back up. https://www.shoutfactory.com/product...roduct_id=7643

06-01-2021, 05:38 PM	#9
dressedtokill Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2011 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:421 Trading Score:1	I'm not expecting much in the way of extras, Larry Cohen (writer-director) is dead and due to the pandemic and his age, I just don't see Michael Moriarty agreeing to an interview. I could maybe see someone from the special effects department or even Tara Reid, but that's about it. I've actually never seen this one, while I know it's no classic, is it at least cheesy fun?

06-01-2021, 05:40 PM	#10
BluPat Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:240 Blu-ray collection:1454 Blu-ray reviews: 80 Trading Score:4	Awesome! Finally can get this on Blu-ray. Love the opening credits and music. Really cool.

06-01-2021, 05:47 PM	#11
Rayjg Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2016	I love this film even more than the first one. Cohen's best film

06-01-2021, 05:50 PM	#12
Jay H. Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2019 Trading Score:2	This is so bad...which is liable to delight many people on this board. Two words: Tara Reid. Enjoy!

06-01-2021, 09:21 PM	#14
deltatauhobbit Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2014 Location:Maine, USA Home Theater Gallery:29 4K collection:297 Blu-ray collection:7832 DVD collection:224 Digital collection:976 Prime collection:80 Trading Score:6	I've been wanting this on blu-ray for a long while. It's a horrible movie but it's cheesy as heck which makes it a pretty fun watch. Should make a great double billing with Spookies (I wouldn't pair it with the original Salem's Lot).

06-01-2021, 10:55 PM	#15
dissention Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:156 Blu-ray collection:1880 DVD collection:225	A new Larry Cohen disc is always great news; I've always loved this and enjoy it much more than the miniseries. Sam Fuller as a Nazi hunter turned vampire killer? If that doesn't tickle your fancy, you suck.

06-01-2021, 11:32 PM	#16
darkness2918 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2014 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:2046 DVD collection:493 Trading Score:157	Always wanted to watch this one so I’ll pick it up.

06-01-2021, 11:41 PM	#17
Toddarino Active Member Member since:Oct 2020 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:27 DVD collection:1	I love Larry Cohen. Easily one of my favorite directors. While this is by no means bad, I always thought the concept was better than the execution. That being said I’ll be picking this up for sure. Gotta support the king on Blu-ray.

06-01-2021, 11:52 PM	#18
captainron_howdy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2017 Location:Extreme Northern New Jersey Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	Larry Cohen was figgin' awesome!

06-02-2021, 12:33 AM	#19
mansonfan666 Active Member Member since:Dec 2016	I really dig this film. Had it recorded on VHS back in the late 80’s and early 90’s because HBO used to play it a lot I’ve probably seen it 20-25 times. Watched it as recently as three years ago and still had fun watching it. Very nostalgic for me. It can’t even be compared to the original though. Very different movie.

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