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The haunted Lambert family seeks to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world.


When the new sheriff of Salem, Massachusetts discovers that he is the victim of a centuries-old curse, he must protect his family from the vengeful ghosts that torment his home.

Bill Oberst Jr.
Wayne Downs
Courtney Abbiati
Carrie Downs

Jenna Stone
Ali Downs
Nicholas Harsin
Kyle Downs
Carey van Dyke
Mike Goodwin

Gerald Webb
Mayor Avery Collins

Jason Paul Field
Sheriff Underhill
Courtney DeCosky
Mrs. Underhill
Sam Kinsey
Underhill's son

Sonny King
McSwain
A Haunting in Salem is a horror, thriller film released in 2011 exploring themes of drowning, haunted house, possession. Directed by Shane van Dyke, it stars Bill Oberst Jr., Courtney Abbiati, Jenna Stone. When the new sheriff of Salem, Massachusetts discovers that he is the victim of a centuries-old curse, he must protect his family from the vengeful ghosts that torment his home.
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