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A Haunting in Salem

A Haunting in Salem

20114.21h 26mR

Overview

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.

Directed by Shane van Dyke
Written by H. Perry Horton
Produced by David Michael Latt
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Top Cast

Bill Oberst Jr.

Bill Oberst Jr.

Wayne Downs

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Courtney Abbiati

Carrie Downs

Jenna Stone

Jenna Stone

Ali Downs

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Nicholas Harsin

Kyle Downs

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Carey van Dyke

Mike Goodwin

Gerald Webb

Gerald Webb

Mayor Avery Collins

Jason Paul Field

Jason Paul Field

Sheriff Underhill

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Courtney DeCosky

Mrs. Underhill

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Sam Kinsey

Underhill's son

Sonny King

Sonny King

McSwain

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Themes & Keywords

drowninghaunted housepossession

About A Haunting in Salem

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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