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.
First Air Year
1979
Seasons
1
Audience Score
6.8
Genres
Mystery
Series Snapshot
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.
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Salem's Lot is a mind-bending pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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