The Lords of Salem

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The Lords of Salem

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Released Apr 19, 2013

1h 40m

Horror

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A radio DJ (Sheri Moon Zombie) in Salem, Mass., is plagued by nightmarish visions of vengeful witches after she plays a record by a mysterious group known only as "The Lords."

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Critics Consensus

The Lords of Salem has lots of atmospheric portent, but it's unfortunately short on scares.

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Drew Hunt

Chicago Reader

Polished and calculated, this is a nerve-shattering fright fest bolstered by immaculate technique.

Apr 25, 2013

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Ian Buckwalter

The Atlantic

It's a credit to Zombie's interest in growing as an artist that he's drawing from more mature inspirations here, but it's also part of why the movie doesn't work.

Rated: 4.5/10

Apr 19, 2013

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V.A. Musetto

New York Post

Movies by Rob Zombie, the goth rocker turned cult filmmaker, aren't for everybody. But he couldn't care less.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 19, 2013

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Zombie finally abandons his "hellbilly" aesthetic for something more hypnotic and meditative, resulting in a hallucinatory brain-melter that marks the peak of his directing career.

Rated: 5/5

Sep 20, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Neither suspenseful nor disturbing as intended, The Lords of Salem may resist Zombie’s previous shock-fest style, but his detour into goat-sacrificing Satanism doesn’t prove any more watchable.

Rated: 1/4

Sep 6, 2022

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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

An atmospheric and enthralling take on demonic possession featuring a stacked cast of female genre stars. Low-key Zombie and Sheri Moon's best film

Rated: 4

Mar 9, 2022

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Emma L

1/5 This film held some promise at the start, the backstory seemed interesting and the Salem witch trials are something many find interesting, however this film was a complete disaster. Sheri Moons acting was dull and lacklustre, and instead and making you feel empathetic towards her character who was evidently going through it, you just felt boredom. The cinematics were the only half interesting thing about the film, the visuals were semi okay but again I felt fell flat and lacked interest. Overall I wouldn't recommend

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/13/24

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Catelyn T

If it weren't for Zombie's style (which I love), there would be nothing likable about this film. The acting is bad, and the story is even worse.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/05/24

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Yuri M

It’s was kind of boring I need to rewatch

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/29/24

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Thirdi A

Love Rob Zombie. This was boiling hot caca. So boring with bad acting. Visually it is very good but the story has tiny payoffs

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/27/24

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Audience Member

Possibly Rob Zombies best film

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/20/24

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Marc Z

This movie is a little different from many of Rob Zombie's other films. It is less grotesque, and less scary, but it is a more mature horror tale in many other respects. The acting by Sheri Moon Zombie, as has been written in many other articles is the best of her career, and the best in a Zombie film. While this is not my favorite Rob Zombie movie it is one of his best. Zombie amazes me in his deep, rich understanding of the history of horror films. This one is deeply rooted in the English derivative horror films of the 1970's. There are elements of Rosemary's baby and The Omen, as well. The story, the filmmaking, the Direction, the Cinematography, and the special Effects are top notch. As always, the music is seminal to the experience. Great find.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/10/23

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Synopsis

A radio DJ (Sheri Moon Zombie) in Salem, Mass., is plagued by nightmarish visions of vengeful witches after she plays a record by a mysterious group known only as "The Lords."

Director: Rob Zombie
Producer: Rob Zombie, Jason Blum, Andy Gould, Oren Peli
Screenwriter: Rob Zombie
Distributor: Anchor Bay
Production Co: Alliance
Rating: R (Disturbing Violent Content|Disturbing Sexual Content|Graphic Nudity|Language|Some Drug Use)
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 19, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.2M
Runtime: 1h 40m

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